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!

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!

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When you gaze upon the waters you have a tendency to reflect back and see where you have been and think about where you may be going.

When we compare the market activity in the 1st quarter of 2008 to the 1st quarter of 2009 we can see that Active listing inventory is slightly down with 259 homes presently on the market compared to 275 Actives last year. There were 67 homes that were withdrawn or expired off the market without selling in 2008 compared to only 56 homes in 2009.

But the true test is in the SOLD properties and there were 108 homes closed in 2008 with 123 in Pending Sale compared to only 55 closed properties in 2009 with 72 Pendings.

The average Days on Market for these homes jumped from 96 in 2008 up to 136 in 2009.

But when we look at pricing the Average Sold price of these properties holds fairly steady with $208,967 being the average in 2008 and $202,028 in 2009.

We would like to WELCOME the 55 new homeowners to Helena whether you are new to Helena or just moving within the community may you find much happiness in you new home!

You will love living in Helena! Click on the link below to learn more about Helena's beautiful parks!

Living in Helena AL - Helena takes great pride in it's Parks!

About the Author

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

All data contained within is deemed correct however, RE/MAX First Choice and/or its Sales Associates are not responsible for errors and/or omissions. Prices are subject to change without notice.

So mark your calendars and plan on joining in on this fun filled Easter event!

Please come early, so that your child will be able to get in line and hunt with their age group. There will be lots of fun for all, and many cute photo opportunities so bring your camera!

The City of Helena along with Helena United Methodist Church are sponsoring this citywide event. For more information, please contact Joy Childers, 663-2158 or City Hall 663-2161 extension 116.

About the Author

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

All data contained within is deemed correct however, RE/MAX First Choice and/or its Sales Associates are not responsible for errors and/or omissions. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Home sales in Helena (one of the top 100 places to live in America) increased to 19 in February. This doesn't sound great - but it was better than the 7 that sold in November 2008 and the 14 in January! The average salesprice was $207,886. Eight sales were in Old Cahaba, 4 in Riverwoods and the rest throughout the city. The highest price can be found on a 4 bedroom, 3 bath in Riverwoods. The average days on the market for sold properties was 132. Currently there are 256 properties on the market.

Helena prides itself on its family friendly atmosphere. Are you looking for a new home? Search for a home in Helena, Alabama or the Greater Birmingham Area at my website www.ToniBird.com.