1. CATS & DOGSTo many agents, pets are a big pet peeves when showing a home.  Whether it’s a cat that follows your steps for the entire walkthrough, an escape artist dog that simply sees you as a window of opportunity, a distinct pet smell or droppings throughout the backyard, pets are a nuisance during a home showing and there is no two ways about it.2. HIDDEN LOCKBOXESWhile we’re sure the home owners appreciate your extra “security precautions” there is nothing more frustrating th... read more

When you hear of Dubai, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Cloud reaching, attention-grabbing skyscrapers? Glitz and glamour? Or perhaps you think of wealth and investment. All of these are what Dubai is composed of. The beautifully designed skyscrapers are why Dubai is considered one of the glitziest cities in the world. Within these skyscrapers are businesses, ultra-luxurious hotels, and massive shopping centers. It quickly became a city of interest for high-end investments in the commercial real es... read more

There's no better way to spend your holidays off by cozying up on a couch and watching Christmas movies, and your streaming services have you covered this year. We searched through Amazon, HBO Go, Hulu and Netflix to find the best holiday movies you can stream right now. CHECK THEM OUT HERE.  Thanks Ben Flanagan bflanagan@al.com for compiling this site!

By all estimates, the back-to-school season will have pulled in more than $75 billion dollars. It is second only to holiday shopping in the highest grossing retail season. With more consumers shopping via mobile than ever before, where can retailers expect to see the highest sales this holiday; online or in store retail? Mobile Will Factor Big this Holiday Shopping Season For retailers, the best of both worlds is seeing high sales figures coming from online retail as well as their brick-and-mortar stores. A r... read more