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Celebrating Our Anniversary and Halloween at Leonardo's Italian Restaurant in Vestavia

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

Leonardo's Italian Restaurant


Leonardo's Italian Restaurant in Vestavia will always be one of my favorite places to dine in the Birmingham area. Mike and I had our wedding reception there almost eight years ago. We had a morning wedding and then everybody went to Leonardo's for lunch. It was wonderful!

A cozy little place that serves lunch and dinner, offers a full bar with live music nightly, Leonardo's is a real treat!

Leonardo's Italian Restaurant

Our anniversary will be Tuesday, but we decided to celebrate with dinner at Leonardo's a few days early. I am so glad we did because we got to join in the fun as the restaurant and staff celebrated Halloween.

Soft piano music played by Mario added to the romantic (and a little bit spooky) atmosphere of the evening. We were amazed they he could play with those gloves on!

Leonardo's Italian Restaurant

There were some other characters running around too......we spotted Elvis, who was one of the servers.

There are so many choices on the menu and I had my usual hard time making a decision.. I finally settled on Lasagna and Mike chose Veal Saltenboca, which he always enjoys. My portion was huge, but so good I could have eaten every bite. We finished by sharing the Tiramisu. Yummy!

When you visit Leonardo's, be sure to try the rolls. They are to die for! Don't fill up on them though (they will keep bringing them), you will want to save plenty of room for your meal.

Leonardo's Italian Restaurant

Leonardo's Italian Restaurant

2520 Rocky Ridge Road

Vestavia AL 35243

205-979-6996

Courtesy of Ann Allen, e-Pro, SRES, ASP

205.902.4868

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One Chase Corporation Drive, Suite 150

Hoover, AL 35244

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Birmingham Real estate – Vestavia Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics First Quarter 2009

Birmingham Alabama Real Estate,  Stephen Wolfe: Real Estate Agent in Birmingham, AL

P6221139Vestavia, Alabama – We are well in to 2009, and it is time to look at the year of market statistics for Birmingham Real Estate. As we have always stated that as a homeowner, potential resident, potential seller, or as a real estate consultant, we think it is always important to know the stats about what is happening with Birmingham Real Estate. For this report we are going to be focusing on Vestavia Alabama Real Estate

Birmingham – Homes for Sale Vestavia Alabama Listed First Quarter 2009

For the first quarter of 2009 there were 212 Newly Listed Homes for Sale Vestavia Alabama. The Average Price was $473,473. The Median Price was $365,500.

Birmingham – Vestavia Alabama Homes Sold First Quarter 2009

For the first quarter of 2009 there were 69 homes in Vestavia Alabama Homes sold. The Average Price was $376,047. The Median Price was $295,000, with 127 Average Days on Market at 93% of list price.

Birmingham – Homes for Sale Vestavia Alabama – Currently active as of 6/09

Currently there are 396 Active Homes For Sale Vestavia Alabama with an Average Price of $570,974. The Median Price is $432,450, with 140 Average Days on Market.

If you would like to be contacted as soon as homes become available in the Vestavia area just let us know. To view our area Real Estate and Community Tour go to the Vestavia Real Estate Channel. For more information about the Vestavia Community you can also go to the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce. (click here for their website.)

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Vestavia Hills Homes for Sale

*Note these Birmingham AL Real Estate stats are accurate as of 6/09 according to the Birmingham MLS. They are subject to change as Birmingham Realtors submit listed and sold properties into the Birmingham Alabama MLS.

Looking to Buy Birmingham Alabama Real Estate?

If you want to buy a home in the Birmingham Alabama area- we've made it fast and easy for you to search all the Birmingham Alabama homes for sale . Search just like the best Birmingham AL Realtors and see all the properties being sold by all Birmingham Alabama Real Estate agents.

Enjoy our fully customizable property search of the complete Birmingham Alabama MLS (multiple listing service) of single family homes, condos, and town houses. We specialize in helping you buy a Birmingham Alabama real estate bargain.(foreclosures and bank owned homes)

Specializing in Selling Birmingham AL Homes

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.

Stephen Wolfe - Birmingham Alabama Realtor

Developer has CUT prices on lots in Vestavia's Pumphouse Village!

Debbie Hutchins ~ CRS ~ Realtor ~ Greater Birmingham & Shelby Co Alabama  : Real Estate Agent in Pelham, AL

Pumphouse Village

Pumphouse Village Vestavia AlabamaYou can choose from 24 lots in this New Home Community in Vestavia located just around the corner from The Summit!

All lots are now offered at $89,900!!!

Homes in this community presently range in the high $400's to the mid to high $500's which makes this an excellent price for a lot to build a home in this price range!

THIS SAVINGS ON YOUR LOT COST PUTS IMMEDIATE EQUITY IN YOUR POCKET WHEN YOU BUILD YOUR HOME!

Buy your lot now and build when you are ready! ~ Use the builder of your choice!

Call today to view the plat map and make your lot selection!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE CITY OF VESTAVIA, SCHOOLS, LOCATION MAP AND HOMES UNDER CONSTRUCTION PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW....

New Homes in Vestavia! Pumphouse Village

CALL 205-368-2474

Pumphouse Village Vestavia Alabama

TIME SENSITIVE OFFER - This price is only being offered until the end of April 2009!

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.

Equal Housing Opportunity


Debbie Hutchins Realtor Re/Max First choice

Birmingham - Vestavia Hills Real Estate Market Statistics October 2008

Birmingham Alabama Real Estate,  Stephen Wolfe: Real Estate Agent in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, Alabama - We are well underway with 2008, and time to continue our look at the year of market statistics for Birmingham AL Real Estate. As we have always stated that as a homeowner, potential resident, potential seller, or as a real estate consultant, we think it is always important to know the stats about what is happening with Birmingham homes. For this report we are going to be focusing on Vestavia Hills Real Estate

Birmingham - Homes for Sale Vestavia Hills Listed October 2008

For the month of October there were 41 Newly Listed Vestavia Hills Alabama Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $516,641. The Median Price was $441,000.

Contrast this with September, where there were 71 Newly Listed Vestavia Hills Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $546,641. The Median Price was $358,500.

Birmingham - Vestavia Alabama Real Estate Sold October 2008

For the month of October there were 21 Vestavia Hills Alabama properties sold. The Average Price was $350,148. The Median Price was $292,900, with 97 Average Days on Market at 93% of list price.

Also, compared to September where there were 39 Sold Vestavia Hills houses. The Average Price was $406,734. The Median Price was $333,000, with 90 Average Days on Market at 95% of list price.

Birmingham - Homes for Sale Vestavia Hills - Currently active as of 12/08

Currently there are 337 Active Homes For Sale Vestavia Hills with an Average Price of $530,501. The Median Price is $439,900, with 147 Average Days on Market.

In September there were 376 Active Vestavia Hills Homes For Sale with an Average Price of $527,942. The Median Price is $425,000, with 103 Average Days on Market.

If you would like to be contacted as soon as homes become available in the Vestavia area just let us know. To view our area Real Estate and Community Tour go to the Vestavia Hills Real Estate Channel. For more information about the Vestavia Community you can also go to the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce. (click here for their website.)

Search…
Vestavia Hills Homes for Sale $100000-$200000
Vestavia Hills Homes for Sale $200000-$300000
Vestavia Hills Homes for Sale $300000-$400000
Vestavia Hills Homes for Sale $400000-$500000
Vestavia Hills Homes for Sale $500000-$750000
Vestavia Hills Homes for Sale from $750000

*Note these Birmingham Alabama Real Estate stats are accurate as of 12/08 according to the Birmingham Alabama MLS. They are subject to change as Birmingham Alabama Real Estate Agents submit listed and sold properties into the Birmingham MLS.


Looking to Buy Birmingham Alabama Real Estate?

If you want to buy a home in the Birmingham Alabama area- we’ve made it fast and easy for you to search all the Birmingham Alabama homes for sale . Search just like the best Birmingham AL Realtors and see all the properties being sold by all Birmingham Alabama Real Estate agents.

Enjoy our fully customizable property search of the complete Birmingham Alabama MLS (multiple listing service) of single family homes, condos, and town houses. We specialize in helping you buy a Birmingham Alabama real estate bargain.(foreclosures and bank owned homes)

Specializing in Selling Birmingham AL Homes

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.

Stephen Wolfe - Birmingham Alabama Realtor

Meet Sugar - the BLOGGING dog!

Debbie Hutchins ~ CRS ~ Realtor ~ Greater Birmingham & Shelby Co Alabama  : Real Estate Agent in Pelham, AL

What? Dogs can't blog. Well Sugar does! You see Sugar is Bimbo's cousin and like Bimbo, Sugar likes to hang out with everyone and be part of the crowd. She leads a VERY busy life, so yes she has lots of stories to blog about. If you don't believe me you can check out her blog for yourself at SUGAR BEAR MASON.

SUGAR BEAR MASON She is like most all of us, sometimes after putting in a full day on the job site she is just too tired to post. Yes, that's right, Sugar is gainfully employed at Keystone Building Company, Inc. where she has many duties. Be sure and check out her Dads website and you will see that she is the Vice President of Security.

Sometimes she works in the office, checking out whoever might come thru the door, but her favorite job is in the field making sure the bulldozers are staying on track.

It can be very exhausting being a working dog!

Sugar is a HUGE Auburn football fan, her Dad graduated from there you know. She is very proud of her DAD! He majored in Building Science which is why he has a building & development company with all of that neat equipment that dogs really love! But Sugar loves to go to the football games at Auburn. She likes to tailgate....you can read more about that in her blog.

Sugar loves to watch Animal Planet

Sugar is very well rounded, she is involved in various hobbies and extracurricular activities. One of her favorite things to do at home after a long day at work is to unwind by watching Animal Planet.

And nothing excites her more than going to the beach! Yep, she loves the water! Swimming in the pool, or the bay or riding in the boat, she doesn't care which, she will have a big Sugar smile on her happy face! And after a long day on the water there is always something good cooking on the grill! Vacations are a great way to get away from the stress of a 9 - 5.

Sugar loves Orange Beach!

Sugar loves to boat ride! Sugar loves the pool! Sugar loves to swim in the Bay!

One of Sugars favorite times of the year is Christmas! She gets to go to her cousin Bimbo's house and all the family is there and they all make a big fuss over her and she gets to eat turkey and ham and there is usually a present or two for her under the tree! One year Bimbo got a Puppy video...it was really cool!

Sugar loves to watch TV Bimbo likes to watch TV too!

When Sugars MOM got on Facebook she wanted some flair................Sugar

Debbie sent her MOM some SUGAR flair!

Bimbo flair!

Sugar wanted BIMBO to be flair too!

Sugar thinks flair is really COOL!Sugar & Bimbo Flair

Sugar would love for you to stop by to visit her on the jobsite. Her Dad Keystone Building Co. Inc. has some really pretty lots for sale at Stone Briar and Heatherwood in Hoover, and he is building a real pretty house in Pumphouse Village in Vestavia. She usually strikes up a friendship with most anyone and she may even share a story about you in her blog!

Debbie Hutchins Realtor Re/Max First choice

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.

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Debbie Hutchins Realtor Re/Max First choice