Notes from the field
Observations written on site and after the showing: what the renovation actually includes, what to ask before you finance it, and what this corner of Alabama is really like to live in.
Journal entry · 2026-09-30
Reading the renovation: what was actually done at 1306 Garth Ave SW
A room-by-room read of the renovation at 1306 Garth Ave SW: the wood beams, the quartz kitchen, the tiled showers, and the new roof, HVAC, and water heater.
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Journal entry · 2026-09-24
No money down financing: five questions to ask before you make an offer
The listing mentions no money down financing. Here are the questions worth asking a lender before you rely on it, from what the program actually covers to who qualifies.
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Journal entry · 2026-09-18
A field guide to Decatur, Alabama
River, lake, wave pool, and a 25-minute commute: the observed facts about Decatur worth knowing before you move here.
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Open house Sunday, Sept 13 · 2 to 4 PM.