City Vineyard Gift Baskets & Wine
Save 15% on a case of Beaujolais
Beaujolais is a delicious red wine made from Gamay grapes that is produced in the Beaujolais region of France. French law does not allow for the wine to be released prior to the third Thursday in November, so when the clocks strike midnight on that day over a million cases are shipped to Paris where they are then distributed worldwide.
City Vineyard Gift Baskets & Wine in Birmingham AL will be taking orders and if you would like to receive this 15% discount on a case you must let them know by Friday, November 13th. Please call for pricing and remember this applies to purchases of cases only and they do require prepayment.
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrive!
City Vineyard Gift Baskets & Wine
5479 Highway 280
Suite 102
Birmingham AL 35242
205-437-3360
Courtesy of Ann Allen, e-Pro, SRES, ASP
205.902.4868
Keller Williams
One Chase Corporation Drive, Suite 150
Hoover, AL 35244
© 2009 Ann Allen, All rights reserved
Photos taken by Ann Allen, and may not be reproduced without express written permission of Ann Allen, Keller Williams Realty, Hoover AL. Please check if Creative Commons License as been granted for this or other photography provided by Ann Allen. Permission usually granted if credit is given with a link back. Thank you for your understanding.
Buying a Birmingham home.....Don't get sued for Breach of Contract!
One of my Realtor® buddies shared this story today.....
He has an investor client that he has worked with several times. About six months ago this client found a property he was interested in and chose to make an offer without consulting the advice of his Realtor®.
The property was listed for $250,000 and he offered $150,000 for it. The seller accepted his offer, but the property appraised for only $141,000. At that point the buyer refused to go forward with the purchase. He had not made the contract contingent on financing or inspection. The seller sued him for breach of contract. This past Friday was court day. The buyer owes $17,000 in attorney fees and was ordered to pay the seller $19,000.
What is worse, being out $36,000 and having no property to show for it, or owning a property that you paid $9,000 more than it appraised for? And could working with his Realtor® have prevented this fiasco altogether?
Lesson learned the hard way. OUCH!
Be careful........a contract is a legally binding document and even someone experienced in purchasing properties may not protect their interests adequately. If you are a buyer, the commission your Realtor® earns is almost always paid by the seller. Don't take chances......get the professional help that is available at no cost to you!
Courtesy of Ann Allen, e-Pro, SRES, ASP
205.902.4868
Keller Williams
One Chase Corporation Drive, Suite 150
Hoover, AL 35244
© 2009 Ann Allen, All rights reserved
Georgia has been found and reunited with her familyl!
You may remember that some friends of ours have been searching for their missing dog. She was found today and now she is finally home after 3 long weeks! Georgia and her brother, Vincent, escaped from their fenced backyard on October 15th. Vincent was found after just a couple of days and has been missing her terribly. These two have never been separated before now. Georgia has lost a lot of weight during her ordeal, but she is not hurt and will be fine. Can you imagine how happy these dogs are to be together again? Not to mention how happy their humans are to have them both home safe and sound!
It's a very happy ending!
I don't go anywhere without my camera anymore. I never know when I will have an opportunity to capture a unique photo.......like this one.........
Last Sunday afternoon I was on my way home and came upon an unusual site in my neighborhood. I was driving on Bearden Road, having just crested the hill by Pelham High School on the way to my house, and was surprised to see this colorful hot air balloon floating above a grassy lot by Shelby Baptist Church.
I pulled in to get a close up shot and watched as the balloon rose and lowered again. From what I could tell the balloon wasn't flying any further than up and down. I don't know what the event was, but they looked like they were having a lot of fun! I'm glad I didn't miss the chance to get a photo!
Courtesy of Ann Allen, e-Pro, SRES, ASP
205.902.4868
Keller Williams
One Chase Corporation Drive, Suite 150
Hoover, AL 35244
© 2009 Ann Allen, All rights reserved
Photo taken by Ann Allen, and may not be reproduced without express written permission of Ann Allen, Keller Williams Realty, Hoover AL. Please check if Creative Commons License as been granted for this or other photography provided by Ann Allen. Permission usually granted if credit is given with a link back. Thank you for your understanding.
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!
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!
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.
2520 Rocky Ridge Road
Vestavia AL 35243
205-979-6996
Courtesy of Ann Allen, e-Pro, SRES, ASP
205.902.4868
Keller Williams
One Chase Corporation Drive, Suite 150
Hoover, AL 35244
© 2009 Ann Allen, All rights reserved
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Serving buyers, sellers, & investors in Birmingham AL, including Mt. Brook, Vestavia, Homewood, Trussville, Hoover, Pelham, Alabaster, Helena and other areas within Jefferson County & Shelby County.
Birmingham Alabama Luxury Homes and Birmingham Alabama Real Estate; serving buyers and sellers in the Greater Birmingham Area including Jefferson County and Shelby County. My expertise in listing homes helps sellers get the best price for their property in the least amount of time, with fewer headaches. I am associated with Keller Williams Realty, recently named the third largest real estate company in the United States. The training and tools they provide are second to none and allow me to provide superior service for my clients.
Cities I serve within Jefferson County and Shelby County include, but are not limited to, Mountain Brook, Vestavia, Homewood, Hoover, Trussville, Pelham, Helena and Alabaster.
I was born and raised in the Birmingham area, and I love it here! The area is rich with amenities and charm and has so much to offer. There is something for everyone, whether you are a young family, retiree, student, business person, whatever your walk in life, this is a great place to call home! I raised my children here and can't imagine a better place for my family to live. I love to travel and have visited many great cities and towns across the country, but have yet to find somewhere I feel offers as much as my own home town. I am so proud of our community!
Before I began my career as a full time real estate professional, I spent nearly 30 years in the accounting industry. In the beginning of my career I gained my most valuable experience at one of the largest CPA firms in Birmingham. Later I moved into private accounting, serving as the controller of a family-owned industrial distributor and managing that office as well. Today I bring my financial expertise and experience to my career as a real estate professional. This, along with my knowledge of the area allows me to offer keen insight into the local market and valuable investment advice to those thinking of buying or selling a home here. I understand that a real estate purchase or sale is the biggest investment many of my clients will ever make, and my goal is to help them establish a strong and secure financial future. I pledge to keep my clients informed every step of the way and always strive to provide the most personalized service available in the industry today.
DESIGNATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS:
SRES - Seniors Real Estate Specialist
ASP - Accredited Staging Professional
e-PRO - Certified Internet Professional
Charter Member of Birmingham WIiRE (Women Investing In Real Estate)
Birmingham Board of Realtors
Alabama Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
Birmingham Multiple Listing Service
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Birmingham AL Luxury Homes, Birmingham AL Real Estate, Jefferson County, Shelby County, including Mountain Brook, Vestavia, Homewood, Hoover, Trussville, Pelham, Helena, and Alabaster. As a native and lifetime resident of the Birmingham Area, I have keen insight into the local market, and a career background in accounting to assist my clients in one of the largest investments they will make.
Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or purchasing you tenth home, I will make sure you are informed through every step of the homebuying process. I am here to make your transaction as smooth as possible and answer all your questions. I appreciate the opportunity to serve you, and want to provide you with a "wow" experience so that you will be happy to refer me to your family and friends. Referrals are essential to the growth of my business.
I would like to express my appreciation to my past clients for trusting me to assist you with your real estate needs. I consider it an honor that you allow me to share your comments here. Thank you so much for your support!
- Ann
Blake Moore
"My first time home buying experience was great. Ann was very patient and helpful in finding a home that I could enjoy and afford. She understood what I was looking for and worked relentlessly to find a house based on that description. She was always available to go out and look and to gather information. The end result is that she found a house that I could afford and was beyond my expectations. I would definitely recommend her."
Ward and Celeita Snow
"The care, dedication and personal concern shown to us during the pre-purchase, pre-financing and eventual closing of our loan must be recognized. Ann immediately went into action, helping locate the right home. You would think because of her actions she was the home buyer. Ann was very careful to every detail. When a bump in the process appeared, she offered to drive to Montgomery, AL to assist in resolving the issue. Now that we are settling in our new home, she remains vigilant and continues to email and call us, and responds to any of our requests. This is service before, during and after the sale. I will be a person of reference for her for many years to come."
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