Marty Harris Realtor - IXL Real Estate

11/11/2025

Happy Veteran's Day!!

11/11/2025

To all of my veteran brothers and sister...Happy Veteran's Day! Thank you for your service.

29/10/2025

Impact of the government shutdown on USDA Loans. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has furloughed the majority of its staff during the shutdown.

As a result, the USDA is not issuing new loan guarantees or processing new applications.

For existing applications: Lenders can continue their internal processing, but the transaction can't be completed until the government reopens.

Expect delays in home closings, as well as the possibility of expired rate locks. Once the government reopens and staff are back at work, they will be behind and trying to catch up. So the delays could linger much longer.

14/10/2025

Want to sell your house in the fall? Fall curb appeal still matters.
Add warm porch lighting, pumpkins, and mums. Small touches make homes feel welcoming as days shorten.

08/10/2025

September Market Trends in Mobile.

04/10/2025

Did you know? Mobile's Excelsior Band is believed to be the oldest marching jazz band in the United States. It has been entertaining crowds since November 23, 1883, when it was founded by the chief of Creole Fire Station No.1, John Alexander Pope, to celebrate the birth of his son. The band marched in its first Mardi Gras parade in 1884 and has been doing so ever since.

03/10/2025

The Fall home-buying season is in full swing! For buyers who are looking to be in their new dream home in time for the holidays, now is the time to start house hunting and making offers. Buyers who are getting financed can usually go from contract to close within 25-30 days, while cash buyers can close much sooner (usually anywhere from 7-14 days). So getting under contract in October can have you set up in your cozy new home in November. Just in time for holiday gatherings with family and friends.

25/09/2025

Who else besides me worked as a "Land Pirate" when you were young?

24/09/2025

10 Foods You Should Never Reheat in the Microwave—and Why
Plus, the best ways to warm them up instead.
https://www.marthastewart.com/foods-never-reheat-in-microwave-11813458

23/09/2025

If you live within Mobile city limits, you have 2 options available to you today:
1. Participate in the election process
OR
2. Accept what others decide for you

22/09/2025