ARC Realty-Pelham

09/16/2026

LET’S SETTLE THIS, CENTRAL ALABAMA. 🥑

Smooth guacamole or chunky?

Cilantro or absolutely NO cilantro?

Mild enough for everyone—or bring the heat?

National Guacamole Day is September 16, and this is your excuse to skip cooking and support a local restaurant.

A few places to begin your guacamole research:

🌮 Taco Mama—several Birmingham-area locations
🌮 El Barrio—Downtown Birmingham or West Homewood
🌮 Your favorite locally owned Mexican restaurant in Helena, Pelham, Alabaster, Calera, Hoover, Vestavia, Homewood or Birmingham

Or make it at home:

🥑 Ripe avocados
🍋 Fresh lime juice
🧅 Diced onion
🍅 Tomato
🌿 Cilantro
🧂 Salt
🌶️ Jalapeño if you’re brave

Here is the real question:

WHO makes the best guacamole in Shelby or Jefferson County?

Name the restaurant and the city. Let’s build a local guacamole guide in the comments! 👇

09/13/2026

GRANDPARENTS: THIS IS YOUR OFFICIAL NOTICE. ❤️

The grandkids do not need another toy.

They need your stories. Your hugs. Your recipes. Your laugh. And yes…probably a little money slipped into their hand when their parents aren’t looking. 😉

National Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 13, and Central Alabama gives us plenty of ways to make memories together:

🚂 Ride the train at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera
🌳 Take a walk through Orr Park in Montevallo
🇺🇸 Explore American Village
🌺 Visit the Birmingham Botanical Gardens
🔭 See Birmingham from the top of Vulcan
🍦 Keep it simple with ice cream and a front-porch visit

Some of the most important things passed from one generation to another will never appear in a will.

They’re the stories, traditions, and memories that make a family feel rooted.

Tag a grandparent, bonus grandparent, or special person who helped make you who you are today. ❤️

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 TODAY, WE REMEMBER.

September 11, 2001, changed our country forever.

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the lives lost, the heroes who ran toward danger, the families forever changed and the neighbors who showed us what it means to stand together.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to observe Patriot Day locally:

🇺🇸 Attend a remembrance ceremony
🇺🇸 Thank a firefighter, police officer, veteran or first responder
🇺🇸 Visit American Village in Montevallo
🇺🇸 Participate in the 2,977-step remembrance at the BJCC
🇺🇸 Fly your flag and talk with your children about courage, service, and unity

Patriot Day is not about selling homes.

It is about remembering what makes a place feel like home: people who care for one another, serve one another, and show up when it matters most.

Wherever you are today, take a moment to remember.

09/05/2026

💙 **International Day of Charity**

Today is a reminder that strong communities are built when people choose to show up, give back, and help one another.

Whether it’s donating, volunteering, supporting a local organization, helping a neighbor, or simply giving your time—every act of kindness matters. 🏡❤️

At ARC Realty Pelham, we’re proud to be part of the communities we live in, work in, and serve.

"How are you giving back to your community?" Share your favorite local charity or organization below! 👇

09/03/2026

08/28/2026

🏡 **Inherited a House in Alabama… Now What?**

Inheriting a home can come with more than memories. It can also come with a lot of questions.

"Can we sell it now?"
"Does it have to go through probate?"
"Who actually has the authority to sell?"
"Should we make repairs—or sell it AS-IS?"
"What if multiple family members are involved?"
"What paperwork do we need before listing?"

You don’t have to figure it all out at once.

A knowledgeable REALTOR® can help you understand the real estate side of the process, work alongside your attorney or title company when needed, and help you determine the best next step for the property.

💙 Every inherited home—and every family—is different. The first step is simply understanding your options.

Have questions about an inherited property in Alabama? Reach out to one of our ARC Realty Pelham agents. We’re here to help.

08/27/2026

🏡 What’s happening in the Central Alabama real estate market?

The market is changing—and if you’re thinking about buying OR selling, these numbers matter.

📈 Inventory is up 8.5% year over year
💰 Median list prices are down 3.1% year over year
📅 Median days on market: 58 days
🏷️ 18.6% of active listings have had a price reduction

So, what does that actually mean for you?

👉 **SELLERS:** Pricing correctly from the beginning matters. Buyers have more homes to choose from, so condition, presentation, marketing and price can make a big difference.

👉 **BUYERS:** More inventory may mean more choices—and potentially more room to negotiate. But the best strategy still depends on the home, location and your financing.

The big takeaway? Real estate is LOCAL. One neighborhood—or even one price range—can behave very differently from another.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply wondering what your home may be worth, talk with one of our ARC Realty Pelham agents about what the numbers mean for *your* situation.

📊 *Statistics shown are Birmingham-area market data as of July 2026 and are not representative of every Central Alabama community or individual property.*

08/26/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day from ARC Realty – Pelham!

Every good pack has a few things in common…

❤️ Loyalty
🐾 Companionship
🏡 Always looking out for their people
😂 And maybe a little barking from time to time.

Today, we’re celebrating National Dog Day with some of our favorite TOP DOGS — the agents of ARC Realty Pelham!

We may all have different personalities, different styles, and different ways of getting the job done…but when it comes to helping our clients and supporting each other, this pack sticks together. 🐶❤️

Happy National Dog Day from our pack to yours! 🐾🏡