The Story Behind the Signs: What Shelby County’s Buyer’s Market Means for Buyers and Sellers Hi, friends. It’s Deb Long. WOW, mind blown that it is already the middle of September 2025! I am fully realizing the old adage, Time Flies! As I prepare for fall by updating my household decor, I am exc

Relational Connectedness:Coming out of Hiding! We, at Today's Home, recently launched a social campaign called "The Story Behind the Sale", where we pull back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes information that home buyers and sellers encounter as they navigate a transaction. The goal is to share

🏡 Why This Market Might Be the Break Buyers Have Been Waiting For As we near the end of Q3 and begin to look towards 2026, one thing keeps rolling through my mind, and that is... this is a great time to buy a house! Last week, I showed a client a property that needed some repairs and updating. I s

Proud to Be an American: A Grateful Heart for the Country I Love By Deb Long | Today's Home Real Estate There are moments in my life when gratitude wells up and overflows. One of those days comes around each year, known as Independence Day, also commonly referred to as July 4th. The day of America

Chicago to Sweet Home Alabama: A Story of Change, Love, and God's Hand in the Details   I didn't move to Alabama for the weather (though trading lake-effect snow for sunny skies wasn't a bad deal). And I didn't move because I was looking for an adventure (though I definitely found one). I moved ou

Achieving an Energy-Efficient Home: A Guide for Homeowners Welcome, December, with shorter days and cooler weather. I have a love-hate relationship at this time of year. Coming from the state of Illinois, I do appreciate colder weather. I enjoy sweaters, fires in the fireplace, hot chocolate, and

FOOTBALL: AMERICA'S GAME The American Pastime: My Football Story The anticipation grows for the upcoming weekend. It's the second weekend of high school football and week one of college football. It's in my excitement that I write this Blog. For the record, I LOVE FOOTBALL!! Where did it start for