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Buyers and sellers can both win in Florence, Alabama!

Deidre Berry, Realtor ~ Florence, Alabama: Real Estate Agent in Florence, AL

For sale/sold sign
"Low Rates Boost Housing"
, a recent article in the Florence, AL local newspaper, the Times Daily, noted that it's a perfect time for for buyers to buy and for sellers to sell...at least in our area. If you can buy right now, the interest rates are great! If you are thinking about selling, don't wait. The homes in the Shoals area are NOT declining in market value. As long as the property is priced right, it should sell.

Deidre Berry ~ Florence, AL Realtor
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New Year's Resolutions for Buyers & Sellers

Deidre Berry, Realtor ~ Florence, Alabama: Real Estate Agent in Florence, AL

Now that we are a couple of weeks into the New Year, how are you doing on your New Year's resolutions? Note pad We all have probably made them and possibly have already broken some. I usually only think of my own resolutions, but I just read this article from RISMedia that suggests a few great resolutions for buyers and sellers. The author, Robert Jenson, CEO of The Jenson Group located in Las Vegas states: "While tricks of the trade abound to give buyers and sellers a leg up on the competition, there are also a number of basic pitfalls buyers and sellers should be sure to avoid lest they commence their real estate venture on shaky ground."

With this in mind, Jenson offers these New Year's Real Estate Resolutions to help buyers and sellers avoid common blunders and get the deal done: (Read more...)


Deidre Berry ~ Florence, AL Realtor
Email: deidre@HomesOfTheShoals.com
Web: http://HomesOfTheShoals.com


The search for Florence AL homes for sale starts HERE!

Yeah! It was warmer today!

Deidre Berry, Realtor ~ Florence, Alabama: Real Estate Agent in Florence, AL

It almost felt spring-like today in Florence, Alabama! I know I shouldn't even be complaining about our cold temperatures here because they don't even compare to those in the North. But it's all relative, right? We were at 7 degrees one morning last week...brrrr!!!! This time of year would normally average somewhere in the 30's. For those that think it never gets cold in the South, think again :)

This picture shows what my husband called "frozen fog" on our crepe myrtle tree. He may be pulling my leg...I've never heard of it (have you?), but I thought it looked really neat!

Fog frost - Killen, AL

Fog frost close up

Deidre Berry ~ Florence, AL Realtor

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Christmas Scenes from Florence, AL

Deidre Berry, Realtor ~ Florence, Alabama: Real Estate Agent in Florence, AL

Here are a few of the sights you might see around Florence, AL and the Shoals area during the Christmas season.  I know there are many more...so email me if you want to be included next year!

 

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Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and especially good will, peace,
and many blessings for the New Year!

 

 

Deidre Berry
Email:  deidre@HomesOfTheShoals.com
Web:  http://HomesOfTheShoals.com


The search for Florence, AL homes for sale starts HERE!

Christmas Quiz - Have Fun!

Deidre Berry, Realtor ~ Florence, Alabama: Real Estate Agent in Florence, AL

This was emailed to me by a friend and I thought it would be a fun to pass on.  Great idea for a family game at Christmas!  Delete my answers, fill in your own, and share...
A Christmas Quiz for YouPresents
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Both
2. Real tree or artificial? I have an artificial one, but I would rather have a real one!
3. When do you put up the tree? Beginning of December
4. When do you take the tree down? By the New Year
5. Do you like eggnog? Love it!
6. Favorite gift received as a child? Barbie airplane (anyone remember those?)
7. Hardest person to buy for?  My husband...only because he can't wait for Christmas and buys himself anything that might have been a good gift.
8. Easiest person to buy for? My girls
9. Do you have a nativity scene? No
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Both
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Hmmm...can't think of anything.  It's all good!
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Polar Express
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? November (hopefully!)
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yes, but don't tell.
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Red velvet cake
16. Lights on the tree? Of course!
17. Favorite Christmas song?  I LOVE Christmas songs...all of them.
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay at home 
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? I think so :)
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? StarChristmas tree
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas Eve
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? The crowds
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? Santas/red & gold
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Turkey, sweet potato casserole, green beans
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? Less stress
26. Who is most likely to respond to this?  Anyone who loves this time of year!


Happy Holidays to all
!


Deidre Berry
Email:  deidre@HomesOfTheShoals.com
Web:  http://HomesOfTheShoals.com


The search for Florence AL homes for sale starts HERE!