FEBRUARY 2022 As we step into the second month of 2022, real estate may be on your mind. If so, I'm here to help!  Moving can be a stressful experience, especially in today's market. There are so many details to think about: selling your current property, finding a new home, getting financing, checking out the local area, schools, shopping, and hiring a moving company – just to name a few. All of this can be simplified with an experienced agent advocate by your side. And that’s where I come in. The moving process is very familiar to me as I deal with it EVERY DAY!  And, I've had several moves of my own through the years.  I’d be honored to guide you through the process, answer your questions, and provide you with advice and suggestions to make the home selling/buying process smooth and hassle-free. When you’re ready, I’m ready. Let’s do this together! Happy February! A message from Deb   Deciding Whether to Stay Or Sell  Deciding whether to stay in your current home or look for a new one is tough. So tough in fact, that there are several reality TV shows about it!    If you’re struggling to make that decision, here are some tips that may help: Find out the current market value of your home, here. This will give you a clear idea of how much your property is likely to sell for in today’s market. Find out how much you can afford to invest in a new home. This is calculated, in part, by how much of a mortgage you qualify to receive. Use our calculator as a resource. Determine whether your current home still suits your needs. Do you need to move up to a larger place? Downsize to a smaller property? Figure out whether this is the right time to move to a neighborhood that you’ve always dreamed of living in. Our strategies can help navigate the "transition" phase of moving.  Here are some options. Assess whether your neighborhood has changed in a way that you don’t like. Decide whether you are still happy where you live. Is it time for a change? As your REALTOR® I can help you answer these questions and provide the information you need to make the right decision. And, I'm only a call or text away! BIRMINGHAM's FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES February  4 - 6, 2022: O’Reilly World of Wheels Custom Auto Show. Info here. February 9, 2022: National Pizza Day - FREE LUNCH WITH ME!  11 am at Sanpeggio Pizza on Valleydale Road     February 10 & 11, 2022: Honeycreeper Chocolate’s Valentine’s Day Chocolate Tasting. Info here. February 11 – 13, 2022: Mercedes-Benz Marathon Weekend. Info here. February 16, 2022: Celebrating Olmstead at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Info here. February 17 - 2022: CATS at BJCC Concert Hall.  Info here. February 17 – 26, 2022: Winter Restaurant Week. Info here. February 24: Reba McEntire at Legacy Arena. Info here. February 26, 2022: Mardi Gras Market at Ross Bridge Farmers’ Market. Info here. February 26, 2022: 30th Annual Red Nose Ball. Info here. NOTABLE, QUOTABLE, QUOTES “The road to success is always under construction.” James Miller “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” Vincent Van Gogh “Be the best. If others don’t see it, who cares?” Oprah Winfrey  Make sure to celebrate your special someone, and let them know how much they mean to you.  Cheer's to the month of Love.