Amie Autrey, Associate Broker-Epique Realty

09/24/2026

Your dream home should fit your life AND your budget—not the other way around. 🏡

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in 2026, the smartest move you can make is to get clear on the numbers before you fall in love with any property.

Here’s a simple 3-part money game plan:
• Start with a comfort payment, not a max approval. Decide what monthly payment feels easy, then work backward with your lender.
• Build a “true cost” budget: mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, and a small reserve for surprises.
• If you’re selling, price with a net sheet in mind—know exactly what you’ll walk away with after fees, payoffs, and prep costs.

Want a custom buy-or-sell budget breakdown for your situation? Send me a message and I’ll walk you through it step by step.

09/22/2026

🎉 Under contract! Congratulations to the parties moving forward with 34 Woodview Road, Henagar. 🏡

This single-story 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers tiled showers, an extra family room, a separate laundry room, and covered front and back porches. It also has a metal roof and is being sold As-Is.

Offered at $89,900. Thinking about buying or selling? Let’s talk about your next move. ✨

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09/22/2026

Your home should change with the seasons—just like your wardrobe. 🍂✨

Seasonal styling isn’t about buying all-new décor. It’s about small swaps that instantly shift the mood and make buyers (or guests) feel at home.

Quick ideas you can steal:
• Fall/Winter: layer chunky throws, candles, and warm metallics for a cozy, high-end feel.
• Spring/Summer: switch to light linen, fresh greenery, and pale woods to make rooms feel bigger and brighter.

Pro tip: Keep big pieces neutral and rotate pillows, art, and textiles. You get a fresh, staged look every season—without starting from scratch.

Thinking about refreshing your space before selling? I can help you stage it to match the season and your ideal buyer.

09/21/2026

🎉 Sold! Congratulations to the new owners of 2420 Cedar Ridge Circle, Hokes Bluff. This well-maintained split-level home brought together space, thoughtful updates, and outdoor living. 🏡✨

With 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2,411 sq ft, wood floors, updated fixtures, and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pantry, and breakfast bar, it offered plenty to love. The fenced backyard, new deck, patio, and oversized 2-car garage added even more value. Listed at $238,000. 🔑

Thinking about selling your home? Reach out to discuss your next move.

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09/19/2026

Etowah, AL buyers and sellers — the window is moving fast. 🚨

Alabama logged 7,361 home sales in July, up 3.1% from the previous month and 1,215 more than last year, per Alabama REALTORS®.

The statewide median sales price hit $287,750 in July, up 19.6% year over year, per Alabama REALTORS®.

Active listings across Alabama reached 22,006 at the end of July, up 6.3% from last year, per Alabama REALTORS®.

Buyer tip: get fully pre-approved before touring so you can move quickly when the right Etowah-area home appears. 🏡

Seller tip: pricing correctly on day one still matters, because more listings means buyers have more choices.

Thinking about making a move in Etowah? Don’t wait for everyone else to catch on.

09/19/2026

09/17/2026

Buying and selling at the same time is NOT a recipe for chaos 😅

Myth: “You have to sell first, then buy, or you’ll get stuck paying two mortgages.”
Reality: With the right plan, you can time both moves and protect your budget.

Here are smarter options many people don’t realize they have:
• Make your purchase “subject to sale” of your current home.
• Use a longer closing date so you have time to list and sell.
• Negotiate rent-back so you can stay in your sold home a bit longer.

The key is strategy, not luck. If you’re thinking about moving this year, let’s map out a buy–sell game plan tailored to your timeline and comfort level 🏡

09/17/2026

A closer look at 616 East Main Street in Albertville is waiting. 🏡

Explore photos and detailed information for this Albertville, AL 35960 property, listed as MLS #21927870.

Take a look today.
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View photos and detailed information for 616 East Main Street, Albertville, AL 35960 - Valley MLS / North Alabama MLS, MLS #21927870, don't miss your chance to own this hot property!

09/16/2026

A Gadsden address worth a closer look: 1219 Tennessee Avenue.

Photos and detailed property information are ready to explore. Don’t miss your chance to see what this home has to offer. 🏡

Take a look:
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View photos and detailed information for 1219 Tennessee Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35903 - Valley MLS / North Alabama MLS, MLS #21929127, don't miss your chance to own this hot property!

09/15/2026

✨ Big-ticket updates and room to spread out make this one worth a closer look.
1219 Tennessee Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35903
• Updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout
• Spacious living room for everyday gathering
• Huge kitchen with updated countertops
• Covered front porch and privacy fence
• HVAC, windows and hot water heater less than 5 years old
💲 $119,900
Schedule your look at this Active Gadsden home before someone else makes it theirs.
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