Archives for May 23, 2024

Monroeville Main Street has been chosen for a 2024 Great American Main Street Award.

The national honor recognized Main Street programs that have achieved success in downtown revitalization that preserves a historic commercial district. Only 110 programs across the country have received the award in its 30-year existence.

Announcing the award, Main Street America said, “Monroeville Main Street is being recognized for facilitating an incredible renaissance rooted in economic vitality, thoughtful design and the literary arts.”

“I am so incredibly inspired by Monroeville Main Street’s extraordinary success, especially in a relatively short amount of time,” said Erin Barnes, president and CEO at Main Street America. “They are truly writing the next chapter for Monroeville through a passionate dedication to collective action and preservation with a purpose.”

The article can be found here:

Alabama Town Wins National Award

If you’ve been dreaming of a kitchen remodel for years or a backyard makeover for several summers, it may be time to finally create a home you love and will enjoy living in. An added bonus: If you select the right home projects, they will also increase your home’s value once you go to sell. We call this a win-win.

“Any changes you make on your house now should increase your home value later,” says Kermit Baker, project director for the Remodeling Futures program at Harvard University. But which projects will increase your home value? We know home remodeling costs can add up.

Take a look at this list, starting with the upgrades most likely to recoup your investment, and get ready to appreciate your space more than ever. One note: No home upgrade is going to completely pay for itself. (If it does, you’re one lucky home seller.) With that in mind, make sure you’re picking home improvement projects that will increase your enjoyment of your space—see the opportunity to increase the value of your home as just a bonus.

Take a look at this article from the Alabama Association of Realtors:

Great Investments on these Improvements!