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Buying Birmingham Alabama Real Estate? Home Buyer Class on June 30, 2009

Birmingham Alabama Real Estate Hoover  Homes for Sale|Property MLS|Jason Secor: Real Estate Agent in Vestavia Hills, AL


Neal and Lisa buy their first home!

Birmingham Couple Buys Their Dream Home Using Strategies and Tools Taught at a FREE, ALL NEW HOME BUYER CLASS

Birmingham, AL– Buying a home is a complex process. Title Insurance – inspections – negotiations – mortgages. To help ensure that your home purchase is profitable and problem free, six area companies have teamed up to sponsor a home buyer’s class to teach you the secrets of successful home buying.

The class is presented in an information packed 2-hour format and held at the Vestavia Hills Library at 1112 Montgomery Highway in Birmingham. Whether you personally own a home or this is your first time, you will learn new tips and strategies for getting the best buy and the best mortgage.

At the class, you’ll learn:

  • How much home can I afford?
  • What government programs do I qualify for?
  • How many zero down home loan programs do I qualify for?
  • What are closing costs?
  • What are the important differences between new and resale homes?
  • What programs do I qualify for that will pay my closing costs?
  • Do I qualify to receive up to $10,000 of Free Government Money?
  • Home inspections – do I need one?
  • What are the seven steps involved in buying a home?
  • Can I see my credit report? Is my credit good enough?
  • What’s the best way to find the right home?
  • How do mortgages work?
  • How to avoid paying thousands more than the home is worth, without even knowing it!
  • How can I tap into the Realtor database to find the best homes before anyone else?

There Are More Than 151 Types Of Home Loans!
Do You Know Which One Is Best For You?

You may be able to buy more home than you think. Or maybe you can reduce your monthly payments by 25% or more. Just by taking a few simple steps, you could raise up to $10,000 or more for your downpayment. This means you can have that extra bedroom or two-car garage, just by knowing secrets that few buyers know!

We’ll take the confusion away and replace it with practical, down-to-earth knowledge that you can use now. We’ll make it simple. From getting started to getting moved in, we’ll lead you all the way through the process.

You'll get a free 60+ page Milton Buyer Class manual for future reference At the class you will receive a FREE Buyers Manual to get you started in the right direction.

This and lots of other information is yours free with absolutely no obligation of any kind.

The class also includes:

  • Mortgage and Insurance Information
  • Realtor Home Search Information
  • Home Inspection Information
  • Legal Information

Here's what graduates have said about Other Buyer Classes:

"Very informative. Friendly and well-explained." - Erin T.

"The presenters were knowledgable and interesting. There are a lot of little things to be learned -- take notes and ask questions." - Lisa M.

"Really enjoyed it. Great experience. Learned a lot of little things we may not have thought of." - Neal A.

"Everything that was said was helpful and informative to me. I came into the seminar knowing almost nothing, now I know a lot more than I did. The experience was very good." - Paul P.

"The most helpful thing was having peace of mind knowing more about buying a new home. Very well done and clear." - Joanne K.

"I thought everyone was great and explained everything well. This seminar was full of a lot of useful information." - Penny R.

"Great introductory overview of the home buying process." - Brad M.

"You receive a lot of great information and advice you won't be able to find anywhere else." - Nicole V.

"There was a lot of information given that we had no idea about. Presenters were funny and informative." - Christina V.

"Definitely a must-take class." - Kenny C.

There is NO CHARGE for the Class, and you can bring a guest – but you must pre-register.

Christina Jackson from TD discusses the ins and outs of mortgages

Ben Jacques from Seymour Home Consulting shares common issues found during home inspections

Class size is limited, so register early.

Class Presented By:

  • Jason Secor and Stephen Wolfe, Real Estate Consultants, LivingInBirmingham.com
  • Cathy Gapen, Mortgage Advisor, Hometown Mortgage

Class Location:

Vestavia Hills Library

1112 Montgomery Highway

Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35216


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Next Class Time and Date:

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

To Register, you must call our 24-Hour Free Recorded Message at

1-888-263-9914 code extension 99

24 hours a day, toll free!

If you have any questions, you can press "0" during the recorded message, or you can call us directly at 205-383-3358. Call anytime from 9-6, Monday through Friday.


Call NOW for reservations. Space is limited, so register today.


Looking to Buy Birmingham Alabama Real Estate?

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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.

Jason Secor - Birmingham Alabama Realtor

Please Donate Blood on RED DAY at Keller Williams in Hoover ~ May 14 ~

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

Give the Gift of Life by Donating Blood!

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RED DAY

BLOOD DRIVE

When?

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Where?

One Chase Corporate Drive

Hoover, AL 35244

(in the parking lot)

What is RED DAY anyway? It a day when Keller Williams offices across the United States and Canada are serving their communities in a project of their choice. It will be an annual event and for this first RED DAY we have chosen to have a blood drive. We hope you will come give blood next Thursday.


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Selling A Home - Add Molding for that Special Touch

03-26-09
Toni Bird
Toni Bird: Real Estate Agent in Hoover, AL

I was showing houses to a client the other day. This is a buyer's market as we have heard so there are literally hundreds of homes for sale in her price range. Based on most of her specific requested items and through the use of the internet (pictures really help weed out the undesirable) we basically narrowed it down to 30 homes. Over a period of three trips we ventured out to personally view the top picks.

She had a couple of subdivision that she had friends living in already so we really wanted to explore those neighborhoods. Some of these were typical tract home developments. In these, many of the homes can look the same. So, what makes one home look better than the other? If you are the seller, what do you do to make YOUR home stand out?

Decorating of course is important and we have seen many instances where a nicely decorated home will sell it. She is also very interested in the yard. One home she is interested in has a patio and fountain in the back yard. It is absolutely beautiful - she referred to it as the Sanctuary.Selling A Home - Use Molding

Another item that she commented on over and over again was the use - or lack thereof of molding. Some homes had crown at the ceiling, but dinky molding along the floor. Crown molding and wider baseboards give the home a more finished look. Often times in tract homes, the builders will use small baseboards, no crown at the ceiling and no molding around the windows. I had a client a couple of years ago that was totally focused on crown molding. She bought a house without it, and had a contractor install molding and new hardwood floors before she would move in.

If you are trying to sell your home in a buyer's market and want your home to have a little edge on the others in the neighborhood, try installing some additional molding - especially in the living room and master bedroom. It will give YOUR home a little better appeal and could be what makes the sale.

If you would like some other tips about getting YOUR home ready to sell, check out the seller library at my website www.Tonibird.com.

Home Sale Activity Hoover Alabama February 2009

03-16-09
Toni Bird
Toni Bird: Real Estate Agent in Hoover, AL

Welcome to Hoover AlabamaHoover Alabama saw 52 homes close in February 2009. Eleven were in Ross Bridge, Six in Bluff Park, Five in Trace Crossings, and the rest throughout the city.

In the Hoover Alabama area, the average salesprice was $265,523 with prices ranging from $41,116 for a 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath condo in Four Seasons, to $909.000 for a home behind the gate at Lake Cyrus. The average days on the market for sold homes was 117. Currently, there are 936 homes on the market which means there are a lot of fabulous homes to choose from.

March typically sees an increase in buying activity. Are YOU Looking for a new home? Search for a home in Hoover Alabama or the Greater Birmingham Area at my website www.ToniBird.com.

Time for Red Buds and Forsythia in Hoover Alabama

03-13-09
Toni Bird
Toni Bird: Real Estate Agent in Hoover, AL

Hoover Alabama FlowersRed Buds Hoover Alabama

March is one my favorite months in Hoover Alabama, Every day is a new experience. Two weeks ago we had snow and now the buds are coming out on the trees. Driving down Shades Crest Road the Red Buds and Forsythia, which bud out in flowers before leaves are EVERYWHERE.

They are called Red Buds and some of the plants have a red colored flower, but most of them are Purple. They are tall trees with thin twisted branches and can grow in the shade of other trees.

Forsythia

The Forsythia are bushes and if not trimmed back, have a wild free flowing look. They are yellow or white and look great in the spring. They make a nice hedge row along a fence or a beautiful focal point plant. The young ones have only a few wirery branches and mature plants can be ten feet tall. Once the blooms are gone green leaves take their place. I moved into a house once and before I knew what it was, trimmed it back into a nice round bush - it ruined the plant and never looked right.

Another flowering tree with white buds in full bloom is the Bradford Pear. About ten years ago these were the tree of choice when putting a tree in the front yard in a new subdivision. They also line boulevards in many parts of town.

Bradford Pear in Spring

These three trees is a sure sign that spring is here. Take a drive down Shades Crest Rd, and South Shades Road and you'll see lots of these flowering trees and bushes.

Hoover Alabama is a wonderful place to live. In spring the hillsides are alive with color. If you would like to Buy A Home in Hoover, Alabama, or the greater Birmingham area, let me help. You can reach me at my website www.ToniBird.com.