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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.
Landlords, are you looking to take some of the maintenance and administrative headache out of investment property ownership? Give us a call and learn more about our property management services.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Should I Require Security Deposits On My Rental House?
Not sure whether to require security deposits or not on your rental property? Let us help you decide through this informative article. We’re weighing out the pros and cons of requiring a deposit...
Alabama Greek Picnic Weekend 2019 – August 1st
One of the great things about Alabama is the many cultures that come together, and this is especially so in the summer months when events of all kinds take place throughout the state. Alabama has a...
When Should a Landlord Consider Hiring a Property Management Company?
Have you been unable to come up with a decision on whether you should be hiring a property management company or not? We know very well that as a landlord, hiring a property management company is...
Best Ways to Collect Rent from Your Tenants?
Are you a landlord trying to establish a method for collecting rent from your tenants? If so, let us help you decide by giving you some of the best ways to collect rent. You need to keep in...
Top suburbs around Birmingham – Ranked on shortest commute times
Living in the wonderfully busy city of Birmingham is amazing, but it can sometimes be exhausting and you may find yourself looking for a quiet place to chill out. Well, you may want to start...