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Tips for homeowners, property managers, and real estate investors. Plus local insights into the greater Birmingham area by Continental Realty.
We manage over 600 properties for our owners/investors in and around Birmingham. As you can imagine, we’ve seen it all! From plumbing leaks to major storm damage, we’ve been there to help local property owners all over Jefferson and Shelby counties. We’re bringing you some of that expert know-how with our blog articles on home maintenance and improvement below. You’ll also find local insights into upcoming events and attractions all over the Magic City.
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5 Ways Technology is Helping Property Management
There is no doubt that business in the 21st century is driven and supported by technology. After all, the tools we have at our disposal now – think smartphones, tablets and powerful computer systems – were not available just 20 years ago. When it comes to the world of...
A Weekend Guide to Birmingham, Alabama
Once an industrial powerhouse at the center of the iron industry in the USA, Birmingham, Alabama, is now a thriving and charming city. There is plenty to see and do in what is truly a fascinating place. Perhaps not the first city you would think about for a weekend...
Why is the Rating of an AC Unit Specified in Tons?
If you have at least a bit of an idea on how AC ratings work, you might already know that a 4-ton capacity air conditioner doesn't actually weigh 4 tons, or even 8,000 pounds because an AC’s number of tons doesn’t refer to its weight at all. This number, in actuality,...
The 7 Deadly Sins of Rental Property Management
Handling a rental property requires a serious commitment, so you need to be very careful with your decisions and overall management. To help you be on the right track, we’re giving you the top 7 deadly sins rental property owners should avoid. These should help you...
Foothills Festival 2019 – 6th and 7th September
The great thing about summer in Alabama is that there is so much to do! Whether you are looking for entertainment as a couple, as a family, or with a group of friends, you’ll find an event close by that you will all enjoy. What could be better than an event that...
Getting Fit! Top Running Tracks Near Downtown Birmingham
Craving for some outdoor fun to burn some of those extra calories? If so, check out some of the best running tracks near downtown Birmingham below. Jemison Trail Jemison trail is a concrete path through the Mountain Brook neighborhood that is incorporated into the...