Birmingham, AL

September 2011 Market Statistics for Homes Sold in Highland Lakes, Shelby County AL

(Single Family Residences)

Units Sold: 4

Average List Price: $464,425

Average Sold Price: $436,250

Average Days on Market: 223

Compare September 2010:

Units Sold: 5

Average List Price: $500,240

Average Sold Price: $479,200

Average Days on Market: 216

There are currently 62 homes for sale in Highland Lakes ranging from $249,900 to $1,350,000 (per Birmingham MLS)

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Hoover, AL 35244

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Buyer Pays Her Own Way & It's a Wrap

Last week I posted about a buyer who had contacted me about an unlisted property that she wanted to buy and wanted to know what to do next. Luckily for me and her, she knew that the first step was to contact a competent Realtor® which just so happened to be me.

She had now problem paying for the services provided and paid 1/2 of my fee upfront and yesterday we wrapped up the deal.

She got the house. A burden has been lifted off of the seller. And everyone's a happy camper.

Buyer's will pay if they see value in the services that we provide.

Don't underestimate the buyer and don't devalue your worth by not offering the value option of fee based menu driven services offered to consumers.

My name is Charita Cadenhead, and I'm an Accredited Constultant in Real Estate®. As such, you can select the services that you need from me and have more options in how you chose to pay for the services received. And saving money......well that's just icing on the cake.

I was just wondering because I thought about advertising in the newspaper.

Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth: Birmingham's Loss of an Original Foot Soldier

Rev Fred Shuttlesworth, a name many may not recognize as an integral part of the Civil Rights Movement, died on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. When we speak of the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Martin Luther King comes prominently to mind. But what a lot of people don't know is that had it not been for Rev. Shuttlesworth, we would probably know little about King. You see, it's long been said that Rev. Shuttlesworth called upon King to lead the Civil Rights Movement.

Reverend Shuttlesworth was 89 years old and had suffering from ill health for the past several years. We wish his family well and express our deepest sympathy for the loss of the man and the legend.

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LOCALISM: Get Your GREEK To Go! 39th Annual Greek Festival in Birmingham

The other day I posted about the 39th Annual Greek Festival to take this weekend (September 29, 2011 - October 2, 2011). I posted the menu as well, but what I didn't post was the menu for Take Out Orders.

You can actually print the menu below adn fax your order to 716-3085 or call in your take out order to 716-3086

FOR 10 OR MORE ORDERS ONLY

TAKE OUT ORDER FORM

Name: ______________________________________________ Phone: __________________________

Day and time to pick up: _______________________________________________________________

APPETIZERS Price each # of orders Total Cost

1) 4 Pites $5.00 ___________ ___________

2) 5 Dolmathes $5.00 ___________ ___________

ENTREES

3) Deluxe Plate $16.00 ___________ ___________

4) Souvlaki $9.00 ___________ ___________

5) Greek Chicken $9.00 ___________ ___________

6) Patichio $9.00 ___________ ___________

7) Veggie Plate $7.00 ___________ ___________

8) Gyro Sandwich $6.00 ___________ ___________

9) Gyro & Salad $8.00 ___________ ___________

10) Greek Salad $8.00 ___________ ___________

PASTRIES

Baklava $2.00 ___________ ___________

Chocolate Baklava ___________ ___________

Melomakarona $2.00 ___________ ___________

Kourambethes $2.00 ___________ ___________

Koulourakia $6.00 ___________ ___________

Boxed Assorted $24.00 ___________ ___________

Frozen Pastichio $30.00 ___________ ___________

TOTAL _________ __________