Wow, Interest Rates are Great Today.
There is a lender in town who sends me the interest rates on a daily basis. I really like this becasue it keeps me up to date with what is going on in case someone wants to know. Well, today the rates dropped BELOW 6%. His company was showing 5.875 with NO Origination fee on a 30 year fixed rate conventional.
Makes Me Want to Buy A HOUSE !!
They claim it has something to do with the government taking over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Well, if you are a plain citizen, and NOT a mortgage guru, you probably don't even know who Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are. Well DOES IT MATTER! Call Your Lender, Lock in that rate and BUY TODAY.
If you would like to shop for a house - check out my website at www.ToniBird.com. You will find every home for sale in Birmingham Alabama under Search the MLS. Questions - let me know.
The High School football games are finally here. All that practice for the football team, band, cheerleaders and mascotts is finally paying off. Parents and students from all over the county gather to watch their local team fight for victory.
To read what the Birmingham News had to say about the game click here.
I also like to watch the activity off the playing field. It's amazing to see the cheerleaders fly through the air. I know I wouldn't be that brave! Never seen anyone dropped. Have you watched what they do during halftime? The cheerleaders go over to the other side and talk with the cheerleaders from the opposing team. Good training for the diplomatic corps - even though we are adversaries, we can find things in common.
I also like to watch the bands. Most people don't realize, they have "two a day" practices just like the football players. Think about the effort it takes to play an instrument and move in the right direction and stay with everyone else all while wearing that hot uniform. And the percussion - they have more instruments out there than the symphony orchestra - all on wheels or being carried by a strong back. It's quite amazing. There is also the color guard and the dance team. I especially like those capes that are one color on one side and a different color on the other and open up like a butterfly.
At last night's game Hoover's band played songs from West Side Story while Homewood's had a patriotic theme. Both performed well and were very entertaining. The music during the game of course mirrored the excitement on the field as Hoover defeated Homewood 30 to 21.
I drove up to the front door today and saw this wonderful butterfly drinking from the Lanatana hanging baskets. I had never seen one like this - a swallowtail.
I am not a fan of catepillars because they eat the leaves off of the rose bushes and other plants, but knowing those leaves went toward feeding this beautiful butterfly made that a little less aggravating.
Here in Hoover Alabama, we have many beautiful plants and living creatures. I enjoy seeing sights like this one on a regular basis.
If you would like more information about the Hoover, Alabama area - contact me and I'd be happy to share. If you are interested in shopping for a Home in Hooover Alabama, check out my website at www.ToniBird.com.
Birmingham Barons are playing for the championship. Do you have your tickets yet?
Located in Hoover Alabama is the wonderful Regions Park stadium - home to the Birmingham Barons Baseball team. If you have not been to a game, you NEED to go. Did you know that over 250,000 people have attended Barons games this year? The Barons have drawn record crowds (over 250,000) for 21 years straight.
Why is that?
1. The games are a great place to take the family. The tickets are reasonably priced - general admission tickets (first come, first served seating) are only $6.00 each and all the seats have good views. Reserved seats (also a bit more comfortable) are $8-$12. And by the way, Military personal get a $1 discount. There is a play park, so if the kids get bored, they have something to do.
2. The facility is fantastic. Originally built in 1988 and given a facelift in 2007, the stadium has comfortable seating with a lot of seats in the shade - to keep you cooler on those hot days. It's easy to find a place to park (although you will have to pay extra for that) 
and the Hoover police keep traffic moving after the game so you don't spend as much time in the parking lot as you did in the game! Regions Park (it used to be called the Hoover Met) is owned by the city of Hoover and is used for numerous events such as the Hoover High Football Games, Hoover High Band Competition. SEC Baseball Championship and other stuff. We are lucky to have such a great stadium.
3. The Barons are a great team to watch. They have been a Birmingham Baseball team since 1885 - click here for a history of the team. They are a farm team for the Chicago White Sox (for the last 22 years) so we can track players we see here as they make it up to the major leagues. They have won 13 Southern League Championships in their career and went to the playoffs 6 straight years between 2000-2005.
They have made it to the playoffs again and will host playoff games on Thursday, September 4th and Friday September 5th. Tickets for the playoffs are the same as regular season, $6.00 for general admission and $8-$12 for reserved. In addition to great baseball action, Thursday night's special is $1.00 drinks and 20 cent hot wings. On Friday night you will get a great fireworks display.
If they win, there will be more baseball action to see here at Regions Park as they advance. So, get your tickets and come cheer on the Barons - plan for a night of fun!
Where is Regions Park? Conveniently located near I-459 and HWY 150 in Hoover, Alabama the park is part of the Trace Crossings neighborhood. If you would like to know more about living in Hoover, Alabama contact me at www.ToniBird.com.
The other day, I was talking with a person who is Moving to the Birmingham Alabama area from out of town. The topic of golf came up and they were amazed at what Birmingham had to offer. Did you know that there are over 40 golf courses in and around Birmingham? Some are public, including the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley and others are private. To get a shapshot of the courses available click here.
When I was growing up in Massachusetts, my Dad, who loved to play golf, used to play with orange golf balls several months out of the years because there was snow on the ground and it was hard to find that little white ball in the snow. The weather here, though, is perfect for golf most of the year. If you like to golf, I'd say you could plan to play everyday. Yesterday it was raining (hurricane Fay is dumping rain still) and I saw folks out on the course at Inverness when I was driving by!
Hoover, Alabama is rich with golf courses. There is the famous Ross Bridge Resort (also a Robert Trent Jones Course) which hosts the Regions Charity Classic Champions Tour every May. Also, there are 7 private courses all tucked away in the beautiful rolling hills of this wonderful city.
If you would like to live on a golf course, there are several opportunities available. All the Hoover courses are surrounded by neighborhoods. Many homes have a lake and golf course view. Would you like to sit on your porch and see a view like one at the left at the end of a long day? If you would like to explore this type of livestyle - where your views are a finely manicured lawn and golf is a daily occurrence, let me know. I can help you find the home of your dreams - contact me at www.ToniBird.com.
Are you looking for a Realtor who will listen to your wants and needs - someone who will take the time to explain what is going on in the home buying process, then I am the professional for You.
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