Yesterday, I was just scrolling through the TV channels and came across Magnum PI (The ORIGINAL one! AND only one as far as I’m concerned 😉 ), and started strolling down memory lane. Back in the day, we actually had about 5 channels, and we had to walk to the TV to actually, turn the…

It’s been just over a month since the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 1/2 percentage point. If you’re still unsure what “Federal Reserve rate cuts” refers to or would like to learn about the effects of cutting interest rates on the housing market, you’ve come to the right place! Let’s dig into what cutting…

Have you ever thought you could create long term wealth, and even more, have left overs for your generations to come? I didn’t! I grew up with fairly humble beginnings. I didn’t know you could do more than what I grew up with. We were comfortable, but of course I always thought we were lacking…

The Washington Post published an article that perfectly illustrates the advantages of owning a home for a family’s life and legacy: 85 years later, Chinese family honors the Black couple who rented to them (if you can’t read the whole article, try this link). The impact that renting, then buying, their home in Coronado, CA,…

“Real estate is an imperishable asset, ever increasing in value. It is the most solid security that human ingenuity has devised. It is the basis of all security and about the only indestructible security.” -Russell Sage When one of the richest Americans in history says that real estate is a valuable asset for wealth-building, you…

These temperatures have been brutal this summer! Lots of things lately seem bordering on the extreme limits of possibilities. I am so ready for the cool breeze in my face, and the smell of crackling logs on the fire! But, I do believe we still have a little while to go before it cools off.…

How are you doing financially? I hope you are one who is stable. But most are not. Most people are living paycheck to paycheck and have so much debt that it would take a lifetime plus 5 other incomes to pay off. This is heartbreaking! Do you know that one of the top 5 reasons…

Everyone knows about mortgage payments, but there are additional costs of home ownership that buyers should anticipate when calculating their budget. Known as “the hidden costs of owning a home,” these expenses are often overshadowed by the initial purchase price, and these bills for new homeowners can be a nasty shock if they haven’t planned…

Sometimes I think I live in a bubble. I’m just living my happy little life, often unaware and unaffected by things that others have to deal with on a daily basis. Issues such as prejudice, addictions, hidden home lives, limited freedoms. I am fortunate that I have, for the most part, been spared by many…

At Key Performance Team, we understand that navigating property taxes can be a daunting part of buying a home. That’s why we’ve provided answers to frequently asked questions about Alabama property taxes we hear from potential new homeowners. We hope they’ll be a helpful resource as you research or budget for home ownership in our…