Birmingham, AL

Price: $39,000 FIZBER.com ID 11646321 Single Family with 2 bed, 1.0 bath, in 605 80th Pl S Birmingham, AL, 35206 http://www.fizber.com/11646321/		605 80th Pl S - For Sale By Owner Property Details: Type: Single Family Address: 605 80th Pl S, Birmingham, AL, 35206 Sq footage: 0.0 Floors: n/a Bathrooms: 1.0 Bedrooms: 2 Year built: 0
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Description: This 2BR/1BA Home is rented under Section 8; Rehab Completed! Currently occupied (month to month) Owners want to sell! Asking $39,000 ARV $60,000 $21,000 in Equity, Why Wait, BUY NOW! Call Brown Homes Investings LLC 888-361-7770 [Links are not allowed]

Price: $37,500 FIZBER.com ID 11646322 Single Family with 3 bed, 2.0 bath, in 527 80th Pl S Birmingham, AL, 35206 http://www.fizber.com/11646322/		527 80th Pl S - For Sale By Owner Property Details: Type: Single Family Address: 527 80th Pl S, Birmingham, AL, 35206 Sq footage: 1350.0 Floors: n/a Bathrooms: 2.0 Bedrooms: 3 Year built: 0
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Description: The owners completed most of the rehab before having to relocate to another state. There are some minor repairs still needed. The basement needs to be cleaned out, and an A/C unit and dishwasher need to be installed. There is a shed in the back yard that can be torn down or cleaned out. Sellers have had plumbers restore the pipes in the basement. The basement is on the outside of the house and is accessible from the outside. Estimated costs for all of these repairs are $8000. Call Brown Homes Investings LLC 888-361-7770 [Links are not allowed]
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"They say the power of social media networking is amazing

but it is the power of the people who push it." RB

MEET THE PUSHERS.....

The above Facebook post was made by Rhonda on Monday at 2:09

At 3:52 Rhonda did a post to her blog "Just Brantley" titled "Homeless in Birmingham".

Monday, June 22, 2009

Homeless In Birmingham

On Thursday afternoon, we decided to head down to Orange Beach to stay with friends. The invite was a welcome respite and the plan was to listen to good music, soak up the rays and eat with the locals.

Another post will include more on the trip - it was the call I received just getting out of town that still disturbs me.

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The following post was made on Facebook by Valerie Springer at 8:20 pm MONDAY

"If you were busy being kind, before you knew it, you would find you'd soon forget to think twas true that someone was unkind to you. If you were busy being glad and cheering people who are sad, although your heart might ache a bit, you'd soon forget to notice it. If you were busy being good and doing just the best you could you'd not have have time to blame some man who's doing just the best he can." THANKS VS!

RHONDA BRANTLEY

On Tuesday afternoon Rhonda had found a housing unit available and went downtown with the funds collected and paid a deposit for the home. The unit would not be available until Wednesday. The last I heard there were blow up mattresses being pulled out, and this happy family is enjoying hot dogs, hamburgers and icecream at Rhonda's home as they wait to take possession of their new home.

Funds are still being raised for utility deposits and a blog has been posted by Lori Sullivan with a list of items needed. Anita Latham at Re/Max First Choice in Pelham (corner of Hwy 31 & Amphitheater Road) has been kind enough to provide a room to be used as a drop off station for the small items.

Lori put up the Facebook request below Tuesday Night with a link to her blogpost with a list of needed items.

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR HOMELESS FAMILY

We are collecting money and househol goods for a homeless family that God put in our path this week. The family consists of a single mother and her three children ages 3, 7 and 14. She lost her IT job recently and the family had just begun sleeping in their car when we found out about them.

CLICK HERE TO READ THIS POST AND SEE LIST OF ITEMS NEEDED

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

When A Plan Comes Together

".......Meanwhile, the emails, blogs and Facebook pages were on fire. Just say it like it is, we were on fire for the Lord. It gave us pause to NOT think about our woes, crappy economy and losses. It allowed us to communicate again and to do what we all enjoy. Giving back and paying forward - we're women of faith, holding our families together, teaching our children by our actions and all the while the manic rush to make a difference for just somebody, just today, just because was a superlative arrangement."....Just Brantley

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These sample posts are just a few examples of the social media mission to help this family. A good and deserving family that like so many people in this weakened economy are finding themselves in situations beyond their imagination. A time when many are skrimping to get by, pinching pennies and changing their lifestyles but when placed in the path of a need that can not be denied are stepping forward and pushing the envelope to get the results needed to help someone get back on their feet. As Rhonda mentioned in her post that she took the time to send out to all of the "helping hands"......"we were on fire for the Lord"!

From Homeless to Happy in 24 Hours

thanks to the Power of the Push, Social Media and God's Helping Hands!

ALL DONATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Debbie Hutchins a Certified Residential Specialist has been a licensed Realtor since 1987. Serving the Greater Birmingham Area and specializing in Shelby County Debbie is available to assist you with your real estate needs. We hope you have enjoyed reading and hope you will come back! You may also subscribe to "debs doodles" and have it delivered to your email! And as always, you are welcome to search the MLS through Debbies Re/Max website. All phone calls are welcome! You can reach Debbie via her cell phone at 205-368-2474

Clothes dryers are one of the most expensive appliances to operate and one of the easiest to properly maintain

Birmingham, AL--Home owners who think its normal for their dryer to take more than one cycle to dry clothes are in danger of starting a fire due to clogged dryer vents. Lint accumulation in dryer vents causes a dryer to work harder, costing up to an additional $25 per month to operate.

Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes is the largest chain of dryer vent specialists in the U.S. Besides specializing in dryer vent maintenance, they also provide valuable tips and information for consumers.

With rising energy costs, their role is to educate consumers as they provide dryer vent solutions. Dryer Vent Wizard shares tips on dryer vent maintenance and tips to keep dryers running efficiently and reduce energy consumption and costs.

It is important that dryer vent systems be cleaned annually and that they meet city, state and manufacturer codes. Plastic or foil vents need to be replaced with semi-rigid or solid metal venting. Dryer ducts should be as short and straight as possible to promote maximum airflow.

If clothes take more than one cycle to dry or there is no visible lint on the dryer screen, chances are there is a clog in the dryer vent. Other signs to look for are clothes being very hot when they come out of the dryer or laundry having a moldy or smoky smell. Read more at http://affordabledryerventcleaning.blogspot.com/

Greg Longe and his partner, John Lynch franchise Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, a nationwide chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alteration specialists in the U.S. Visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com to find a location near you.

VULCAN The Iron Man is standing tall and proud as he overlooks Birmingham in it's strong come back in the real estate market!

Money Magazine placed Birmingham #3 in their TOP 10 local real estate markets to recover: This publication predicts good news for our market. The April issue of Money Magazine says Birmingham will be one of the Nation’s first markets to rally, showing increases in median sales prices this year. The report says the Birmingham area will experience a 2% rise in values by the end of 2009. This compares favorably with other markets such as Atlanta, St. Louis, San Antonio, Charlotte and Knoxville which won’t see increases until the first half of 2010. Much of the rest of the nation, according to Money Magazine, won’t see improvements until the end of 2010 or later. Prices nationally aren’t expected to get back to 2006 levels for a while. Money Magazine reports that it may take another decade before that happens; another indication that affordability will be with us for awhile. Again this is good news for consumers.

March 2009 home sales increased over February 2009 by 129 more units. This is an 18% increase in closings. When comparing March 2009 sales with March 2008, sales were down by 308 units, representing a 27% decrease. The average price in March 2009 was 18% behind the average in March one year ago. The median price in March 2009 was down 14% from March 2008.

Foreclosure sales remain a significant factor in the local market. The 336 foreclosure sales in March represent 40% of the total. This compares to 39% of the total in February and 45% of the total for January. The average foreclosure price in March was $66,959. In February the average foreclosure price was $78,044. In January the average foreclosure price was $75,697.

Inventory stands at 10,649 listings which compares favorably to August 2007 when inventory reached an all time high of 13,582 listings. Still too much inventory exists in a market with too few buyers. The Real Deal promotion is expected to create traffic for our entire market.

With this great news and the many wonderful factors available in the market today such as:

Mortgage rates have dropped to record lows. Current rates nationally are at their lowest since the 1950’s.

Home affordability is up. The weak housing market has improved affordability. NAR President Charles McMillan says housing affordability is at a record high. With the drop in interest rates, a median-income family can afford a home costing $20,000 more than a year ago for the same monthly mortgage payment.

The housing stimulus is a factor: First time buyers can take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit they can receive for buying a home if they act now. This is a wonderful opportunity to get this money back when you buy a home in 2009!

NOW is a Great Time to Buy a Home in the
Birmingham, Alabama Metro Area!

"So what are you waiting for? Give me a call today! And when we get through shopping and have all the details taken care of we can can head on over to VULCAN and check out THE IRON MAN where you can enjoy some of the most beautiful views of this great city!

The statistics in this report compare total residential sales for March 2009 vs. March 2008 as compiled by the Birmingham Area Multiple Listing Service, Inc. of the Birmingham Association ofREALTORS®