Helena, AL

If you are in the market to purchase a home in Helena, AL you have picked a wonderful area to raise a family, enjoy life and simply relax.

Helena is very unique. The City caters to families and is always planning special events for family participation. The school system is excellent and you will feel like your neighbors truly care about you. Old Towne Helena is filled with specialty shops where you are certain to find one of a kind treasures. Don't miss a chance to take a tour and see for yourself.

For more information please contact Debbie Hutchins, Realtor RE/MAX First Choice. www.debbiehutchins.com . Debbie will find your dream home and I will help you with your financing.

PLEASE HELP US FIND THESE DOGS THAT ARE MISSING IN HELENA AL!

On Sunday morning, 1/18/09, Sophie (a golden retriever) and Brian (a small white dog) disappeared from their own front yard in The Cottages of Old Town Helena. Their owners have put out flyers, driven all over, and notified area vets and other agencies. Friends, neighbors and strangers have been looking but no one has seen either of these much missed pets. Sophie has never been gone for longer than 30 minutes before returing home.

Sophie was wearing a green collar with a tag and she has a microchip.

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Helena, located in North Shelby County, is synonymous with rapid but controlled growth. The pace at which this city is developing has allowed it to maintain its small town charm, yet offers the resources necessary to provide the services that the residents and businesses need and deserve.

Helena has grown into a city that offers a lot of the conveniences of larger cities yet still maintains its family-oriented atmosphere.

There are many pointes of interest in the City of Helena. Enjoy summer concerts, sundown cinemas, Kids fest, the Buck Creek Festival and 4th of July celebration at the Helena Amphitheater in Old Town Helena.

At Joe Tucker Park there are walking paths around the lake, tennis courts and picnic areas. Cahaba Lily Park offers a playground, picnic pavilions, walking trails and swing sets. There is also a state of the art Sports Plex offering all of the league sports activities.

Many families choose to live in Helena for the award winning school system. Served by the Shelby County Board of Education they now have a NEW Middle School in addition to the recent Intermediate School.

Helena offers many residential communities and has several New Home Subdivisions still in construction stages. When shopping for a home in Helena there are many options to choose from! Below is a Year End Market Report showing the Real Estate Sales activity in the Helena area in 2008.

If you will be in the market to purchase a home in 2009 maybe Helena will be an area for you to consider! I would love to show you around this fine city and help you to locate a home that suits your needs.

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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.

With 2008 behind us and well on our way into the New Year of 2009 let's reflect back over the real estate activity that has taken place in this beautiful community in Helena. It is no secret that the slow economy has caught up with us here in "Sweet Home Alabama" and with the age old saying "numbers don't lie" our ever popular family neighborhood has slowed down also. If you compare this report to the one for the complete area

Over the Mountain and Shelby County Alabama ~ A Year in Review 2008

you can see that Riverwoods Days on Market are actually on the higher side. We have 15 Homes on the Market for Sale and Sold 24 Homes in 2008. The slow down in sales led to the slow down in New Home Starts not just in Riverwoods but in all of the Birmingham area. Builders across the nation have had to slow down on the building of new homes to allow the market to "catch up" The positive side of that is increased home sales in the existing home market.

For the Homebuyer the good news is that based on past home sale prices and the current list prices today there are some very good buys available today. Combined with the low interest rates available you can own a home in Riverwoods with a very affordable monthly payment.

There is also a nice selection of beautiful lots available if you would like to build the floorplan of your choice. Now is a great time to get started so that construction could began by Spring! A new home can typically be built in 4 - 6 months.

There is presently 3 Custom Pre Sold Homes under construction in RIVERWOODS!

For more information on RIVERWOODS please click here to visit the website!

If you would like to view the homes that are available for sale in Riverwoods please give me a call!

I would be happy to assist you!

Debbie Hutchins

Re/Max First Choice

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Don't forget to listen for the Jolly Ole Elf on Christmas Eve!

He will be visiting throughout the city atop a firetruck!

Routes will start at approximately 2:00 pm. Due to Santa’s busy schedule, he will not be able to go down every street. He will be on a major roadway in every part of the city. Listen for the sirens that let you know he is near.

This is only a guide and is subject to change or cancellation, without notice,

should an emergincy arise or inclement weather occur.

Happy Holidays from the Helena Fire Department