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Speechless Sunday........Garden Daydreams

Ann Allen ~ SRES ASP e-PRO REALTOR® ~ Birmingham Alabama Luxury Homes: Real Estate Agent in Hoover, AL

Cottages of Old Town Helena

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Wordless Wednesday.......Buck Creek Waterfall

Ann Allen ~ SRES ASP e-PRO REALTOR® ~ Birmingham Alabama Luxury Homes: Real Estate Agent in Hoover, AL

Buck Creek Helena AL

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Birmingham Homes – Helena Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics First Quarter 2009

Birmingham Alabama Real Estate,  Stephen Wolfe: Real Estate Agent in Birmingham, AL

Helena AL - A Place to Call Home

Helena, Alabama – We are well in to 2009, and it is time to look at the year of market statistics for

Birmingham Homes. As we have always stated that as a homeowner, potential resident, potential seller, or as a real estate consultant, we think it is always important to know the stats about what is happening with Helena Alabama Real Estate. For this report we are going to be focusing on Helena AL Homes for Sale

Birmingham Alabama – Helena Real Estate for Sale Listed First Quarter 2009

For the first quarter of 2009 there were 190 Newly Listed Helena Real Estate for Sale. The Average Price was $202,478. The Median Price was $179,900.

Birmingham – Helena Alabama Homes Sold First Quarter 2009

For the first quarter of 2009 there were 44 Helena Alabama Homes Sold. The Average Price was $179,886. The Median Price was $164,500, with 130 Average Days on Market at 96% of list price.

Birmingham – Helena Alabama Homes for Sale – Currently active as of 6/09

Currently there are 190 Active Helena Alabama Homes for Sale with an Average Price of $226,436. The Median Price is $195,450, with 134 Average Days on Market.

If you would like to be contacted as soon as homes become available in the Helena area just let us know. To view our Helena Real Estate and Community Tour go to Helena Real Estate Channel. For more information about the Helena Community you can also go to the Helena Chamber of Commerce. (Click here for their website.)

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Helena Homes for Sale

*Note these Birmingham AL Real Estate stats are accurate as of 6/09 according to the Birmingham MLS. They are subject to change as Birmingham Realtors submit listed and sold properties into the Birmingham Alabama MLS.

*Note these Birmingham Alabama Real Estate stats are accurate as of 1/09 according to the Birmingham Alabama MLS. They are subject to change as Birmingham Real Estate Agents submit listed and sold properties into the Birmingham MLS.

Looking to Buy Birmingham Alabama Real Estate?

If you want to buy a home in the Birmingham Alabama area- we've made it fast and easy for you to search all the Birmingham Alabama homes for sale . Search just like the best Birmingham AL Realtors and see all the properties being sold by all Birmingham Alabama Real Estate agents.

Enjoy our fully customizable property search of the complete Birmingham Alabama MLS (multiple listing service) of single family homes, condos, and town houses. We specialize in helping you buy a Birmingham Alabama real estate bargain.(foreclosures and bank owned homes)

Specializing in Selling Birmingham AL Homes

The first thing home sellers need to know is "What's my Birmingham AL home worth right NOW?" and what are Birmingham home prices doing by neighborhood. Our experience shows it all depends on where YOU live. Please ask for a FREE Comparable Market Analysis Report - CMA on your home so you can see what is actually happening in your neighborhood! No obligation, of course.

Experience shows that to sell a home in Birmingham AL today requires more than just putting a sign in the yard or putting the property information in the MLS.

Successful home sellers have found they need the advice of skilled Real Estate counsultants like us, who have:

  • strong negotiating skills to get your home sold quickly for the most money even in this real estate market,
  • a strong internet marketing plan like our Smart Home Selling Plan. In fact, we may already have a buyer for your property because we understand that over 84% of home buyers today are finding their next house on the internet which is why when you use our plan we make sure they are seeing your home first and we also have a
  • deep understanding of what's really happening with home values in your real estate market ( Birmingham Real Estate Market Reports by area).

We have helped many families sell their Birmingham homes, quickly and painlessly even in this difficult housing market. In fact, we may already have a buyer for your property because we understand that over 84% of home buyers today are finding their next house on the internet which is why when you use our Smart Home Selling Plan we make sure they are seeing your home first.

Call us to schedule your FREE private real estate consultation to fully understand your home selling options (no pressure no hassles - guaranteed).
Whether you are buying or selling Birmingham AL homes | Hoover homes | Vestavia homes | Mountain Brook Homes | Pelham Homes |Helena Homes | Trussville Homes |Homewood Homes - we can help!

Call me today at - 205-383-3358.

Stephen Wolfe - Birmingham Alabama Realtor

Fun at THE MONKEY BASKET in Helena AL!

Ann Allen ~ SRES ASP e-PRO REALTOR® ~ Birmingham Alabama Luxury Homes: Real Estate Agent in Hoover, AL

Fun at The Monkey Basket in Helena AL!

The Monkey Basket ~ Ann Allen

Located in historic Old Town Helena, The Monkey Basket is a great little shop that is owned and operated by Judy Ellington. She makes gift baskets for all occasions and can ship them just about anywhere. She has some great items in the shop.......gourmet foods, candles from Tyler Candle Company and lots of other cool stuff.

The Monkey Basket ~ Ann Allen

One of my favorites were the Slingshot Monkeys.......here they are in their own Monkey Basket! They have capes and masks and SCREAM when launched. They are hilarious and so much fun to play with!

The Monkey Basket ~ Ann Allen

Judy is demonstrating the proper way to launch a monkey!

The Monkey Basket ~ Ann Allen

I had to get a set of these for those crappy days....

The Monkey Basket ~ Ann Allen

Me and Judy!

The Monkey Basket ~ Ann Allen

Be sure to stop by and say hello to Judy!

The Monkey Basket

4075 Helena Road

Helena, AL 35080

205-664-2542

~ Shop Hours ~

Monday - Thursday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Friday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Ann Allen Birmingham AL Realtor

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BIRMINGHAM AREA REAL ESTATE

205.902.4868

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One Chase Corporation Drive, Suite 150

Hoover, AL 35244

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Don't Miss Helena Alabama's Buck Creek Festival today!

Debbie Hutchins ~ CRS ~ Realtor ~ Greater Birmingham & Shelby Co Alabama  : Real Estate Agent in Pelham, AL

Buck Creek Festival 2009 Helena Alabama

Buck Creek Festival 2009 Helena Alabama

THIS GREAT ANNUAL HELENA FESTIVAL in Old Town Helena STARTS TODAY! SO DON'T MISS OUT ON LOTS OF FUN, MUSIC, FOOD, ART AND THE FAMOUS DUCK RACE! CLICK HERE to view the web site with all the details, band schedules, where to purchase ducks, and a map to help you find it!

Not familiar with what goes on at the Buck Creek Festival? Check out this great post from Matt Cuthbert with videos from last years festival on AL.com

Sights and sounds from Helena's Buck Creek Festival


And according to the Shelby County Reporter, last year everyone had a

A quacking good time!

So what are you waiting for? Come on out and enjoy these fun filled festivities in Helena, Alabama, a great place to live, work and play!

Riverwoods of Helena Alabama

Live in Helena!

While you are in the area come on over and check out RIVERWOODS!

We have some beautiful homes and lots available and I will be available to help you choose a lot to build your dream home!

Helena, Alabama is a great place to

Live, Work, and Play!



Debbie Hutchins Re/Max First Choice