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Buyer Beware! - Dec 27 06:20 PM
Those ominous words, but what do they mean? Here in Alabama, buyer beware means just that.... buyer beware.
Alabama is one of a handful of states that still operates under "caveat emptor" which means buyer beware
An article was posted today on al.com by Sean Riley, Home Buyers In State Have Little Protection, that addresses this policy here in Alabama.
The article noted Jeff Newman, from the Mobile Area Association of Realtors, as saying that "...in his experience, ...

Put Your Guns Away Tonight! - Dec 31 02:00 PM
OK, OK, I am sure most of us know this already, but I do have to recognize that, yes, we are in Alabama and Alabama is in the South. (Yes, I am referring to stereotypes, but since I live here I figured it was OK for this article)
Today on Al.com I read an article, Birmingham police: It's illegal to celebrate with gunfire by Carol Robinson,and I thought I would share some of the highlights with ...

Mountain Brook Alabama Real Estate Guide and Community Tour - Sep 26 11:13 PM

Local developer, Robert Jemison, developed Mountain Brook in 1929 to be mostly residential. It was later developed in 1942.
Mountain Brook has its own school system with four elementary schools: Mountain Brook Elementary, Cherokee Bend Elementary, Brookwood Forest Elementary, and Crestline Elementary, one junior high school: Mountain Brook Junior High, and one high school: Mountain Brook High School.
There are three shopping villages in Mountain Brook. These were part of the original plan developed by Warren ...

The Secret is Out About Alabama, Or Should I Say In? - Mar 15 07:50 PM
Alabama has been making a move over the past few years and this year beat 35 other statres!!!
What did they beat them in? The beat them in being the place to be and emerging to become yet another destination state in the South.
How do we know? According to an article, Alabama Becoming A Destination State in South by Erin Stock of the Birmingham News, it is based on net migration. (Isn't that a fancy word?)
Net migration ...

Selling Your Home in Hoover Alabama - Get Rid of the Clutter - Jun 30 08:13 PM
When I was between the ages of 18 and 38 I moved almost every year.  The one thing I learned is that you had to get rid of stuff.  I had it down to my clothes, furniture, 3 boxes and 3 50 gallon drums.  This included all my kitchen stuff and my Christmas decorations.  But, now that I have lived in my current house for 12 years, it is quite a different story.
 When it's time ...

Birmingham AL Real Estate Community Overviews - Jun 07 07:56 AM
In our efforts here to always keep you informed about Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, we realize that it is important for you to know about the communities in which you live or in which you may be moving.
So, in an effort to keep you educated about Birmingham Alabama and its surrounding areas, we have developed community overviews of some of the areas here. We have chosen to provide you real estate community overviews of Hoover, ...

Devon Dadon's Hair and Spa Service: Our Service Partner for May - May 24 04:57 PM
As you know each month, we aim to provide you a service partner who can meet your needs as a resident or future buyer of Birmingham AL Real Estate. This month, we want to spotlight Devon Dadon. Devon Dadon provides, hair, ,nails, skin care, and many other spa and salon services to many people in the Birmingham area. In fact, I trust her with my hair as well each month! (whats left of it) Here, at ...

Does Moving Up Make Sense? - May 09 02:56 PM
These questions will help you decide whether you're ready for a home that's larger or in a more desirable location. If you answer yes to most of the questions, it's a sign that you may be ready to move.
 
1. Have you built substantial equity in your current home? Look at your annual mortgage statement or call your lender to find out. Usually, you don't build up much equity in the first few years of ...

Sales stats for March look good - Apr 23 03:23 PM
March saw an increase of 19% in the number of homes sold in the Birmingham area, and an increase of 11% for the entire state. The average sales price was up for Birmingham, as was the median price. Here is the link to the Alabama Center for Real Estate web site. Alabama continues to show positive housing stats despite the fear and despair that is being experienced in other parts of the US. Anyone involved in ...

Buying A Home - Get PreApproved - Apr 21 06:29 PM
So, you've Saved up for a Down Payment to Buy A House, Checked Your Credit so there are no glitches, have a good idea about Where you Want to Live, and have your "Wish List".  The next step is to get Pre-Approved by a lender. There are hundreds of lenders out there that loan money to purchase homes in Hoover, Al or the greater Birmingham area.  I have worked with several great ones and some bad.  ...

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12 Reasons to List Now During the Holidays - Dec 14 02:28 PM

A lot people do not realize that the Winter season and holidays can actually be a good time to sell your home. While patience is required because the numbers of "shoppers" (notice I didn't say buyers) is down, there are some good reasons why you might want to go ahead and make the move. In honor of the 12 Days of Christmas, we found the 12 Reasons to List Now During the Holidays.
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Bathrooms and Preparing Your Home To Sell Part 1 of 4 - Oct 20 12:09 AM
Home Owners and Home Sellers, you may or may not realize this, but what you are doing right now in your home, whether it is on the market or not, will make an impact on how long it takes your home to sell, how much you will make on the sell of your home, and how difficult or easy the sell will be.
You will learn that when your home goes on the market that any ...

Decide to Buy A Home: Step 1 of 8 to Buying a Home in Birmingham Alabama - Oct 08 03:14 PM
Buying a home can be a daunting task. Because, most people only buy a home once every few years (or longer), we wanted to take the time to remind you of the steps involved in buying a home. This way, you can feel like you have some control of this home buying process.
We have identified eight steps to buying a home. These are:
1. Decide to buy a home.
2. Find a great real estate consultant.
3. Secure financing
4. ...

Schools Can Determine Your Real Estate Market - Nov 12 11:21 AM
I was reading an article today in the Birmingham News by Anita Debro, Joe Songer/Birmingham News GOOD SCHOOLS DRIVE REAL ESTATE MARKET.
It gave some great insight into another aspect of the real estate market.... schools. Like all other real estate consultants, we are not really allowed to give opinions of schools and school systems, but we know, that buyers are. All we can do is direct them to do the research. I often recommend GreatSchools.netas ...

Fight That Desire To Spend Money! - Sep 28 04:35 PM
In Don't Buy That Car! Or Anything Else! We introduced this inevitable situation so many of us get in to.
We see a car that we just can't stand to live without, and now is the perfect time to buy it.
                                                                                   But, is it really?
Today we are going to talk about this desire we have to spend money and where it could get us.
We all have a special love affair with the automobile and ...

Vestavia Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics August 2007 - Aug 31 10:27 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant serving Vestavia Alabama Real Estate, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Vestavia Area to know the stats.August 2007Newly Listed Properties during August: 66Average Price: $453,026
Price Range: $185,000-$1,350,000August 2007Sold Properties: 45Average Price: $406,051Price Range: $180,000-$945,000Average Days on Market: 84If you would like to be contacted as soon as homes become available in the Vestavia area just let me know, or if you would like to ...

Have a Home Inspection: Step 7 of 8 to Buying a Home in Birmingham Alabama - Oct 17 08:29 PM
Buying a home can be a daunting task. Because, most people only buy a home once every few years (or longer), we wanted to take the time to remind you of the steps involved in buying a home. This way, you can feel like you have some control of this home buying process. We have identified eight steps to buying a home. These are:
1. Decide to buy a home.
2. Find a great real estate consultant.
3. Secure ...

Fire Safety for Your Home! - Jan 25 12:58 PM
Here are some facts:
1. Every 76 seconds (thats more than 1,136 times a day) a home in the United States catches fire.
2. More than 3,600 children under the age of 14 are killed or injured in a fire every year. 
3. In 2006, there were over 3,200 fire fatalities and more than 16,000 injuries. That's one death every 162 minutes and one injury every 32 minutes.
4. Approximate loss of property resulted in $11,307,000,000 in 2006.
5. 80% of ...

Birmingham AL Real Estate New Homes Market Shows Hope!!! - Apr 03 05:28 PM
FINALLY!!! There is a light at the end of the tunnel!
One of the big indicators we look for in a market recovery, and even here in the Birmingham AL Real Estate market, is the movement of new homes.
Typically, if we see the numbers of new homes constantly rising, we know the market is potentially slowing, and if we start to see a dip in the number of new homes on the market, it shows us that ...

Get A Yes on Your Loan's Approval Part 1 of 5 - Jan 16 04:04 PM
In our market today, there are a lot of things that can cause problems when getting a home.  One of the things that seems to be one of the biggest items on most peoples' list is the loan.
You can't turn on the TV or pick up a newspaper without hearing about the "mortgage meltdown."
So, if there were some inside secrets that could help you get preapproved, I would assume you would want to ...

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Scarecrows in the Garden: Hoover Alabama's Aldridge Gardens Family Fun Event - Oct 08 03:55 PM
Aldridge Botanical Gardens in Hoover, Alabama has begun its Scarecrows in the Garden contest.
Local area clubs , schools, and businesses have taken the time to enter this contest, and you are the judges!
This contest began on September 29 and will last until October 31, 2007
Admission is free and so is the fun!
Aldridge Botanical Gardens is located at 3530 Lorna Road. Hours of admission are from 8:00 am - 7:00 pm. To reach them for more information call (205)682-8019. ...

Birmingham Alabama Snow in March - Mar 08 07:12 PM
Well, I know compared to a lot of the world this isn't much, but for those of here in Birmingham, Alabama... It's a "Winter Storm" (please hold the laughter)
I went out and took some pictures and thought they might be fun to share. Any of my Alabama friends please feel free to add any of your photos in the comments section. Also, why don't you share some of the "Snowy Day" activities you had today.
That poor ...

Do you "Wonder Where The Wild Things Are?" in Birmingham October 20-21, 2007 - Oct 15 10:45 PM
Coming up this weekend, October 20-21, 2007, the Alabama Ballet will be performing "Where The Wild Things Are."
Shows will be at 1:00 and 7:30 on Saturday, October 20 and at 3:00 on Sunday, October 21, at the Samford University Wright Center.
They promise that the entire family will enjoy this exciting journey with Max to the land of the Wild Things just as Maurice Sendak's award-winning children's book, Where the Wild Things Are, showed us.  
For more information ...

Don't Forget to Move Your Clocks! - Mar 07 11:34 PM
March 9, 2008, Sunday at 2:00 am it is time to Spring Forward and move you clock ahead one hour. For some of us it just the thought of loosing an hours sleep that makes us wonder.... WHY?
Well this year I decided to find out for myself and I thought I might share it with you.
The idea actually first started in 1784. Thank you Benjamin Franklin! Funny, the idea really started as kind of a joke after ...

It's Pumpkin Time! - Oct 12 06:02 PM
It is the time of year for pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns! Pumpkin patches can be seen popping up at churches, communities, schools, and farms all around the area. Glowing smiling faces can be seen at night. It is a fun time.
I was doing some research to see if I could find any tips for finding the perfect pumpkin. I found this article on WikiHow on How To Pick Pumpkins. (You can click the link to see the full article)
I thought ...

Birmingham Recycles! - Feb 21 12:07 PM
I recently ran across an article on The Terminal addressing the need for not just recycling, but to Learn How To Recycle.
Rebecca Schiffman, an independent film maker, put togther a video for the Alabama Environmental Council, showing Birmingham AL how to start recycling in the area.
The video gives some great information, as you can see for yourself below, such as a phone number to call to to get your recycling bin in Birmingham.  (The number is 311)
Obviously this is ...

Birmingham Area Non Profits - Jan 05 02:09 PM
I have begun having some contact with several of the Birmingham Area Non-profits. Birmingham and its surrounding areas have a tremendous amount of them. A lot of hard work goes in to sustaining them and funding them so that their "mission" can be accomplished. I know this because I have seen so many of you in action, have spoken to a number of founders and volunteers, and because I began my "working life" at an inner-city ...

Birmingham and Hoover Area Lowest Unemployment in Nation - Nov 30 01:07 PM
Roy Williams of The Birmingham News wrote an article this week, Birmingham-Hoover has lowest jobless rate of nation's big cities, bureau says.
According to the article, for metropolitan areas of about one million, the Birmingham-Hoover area had the lowest unemployment rate in the nation for October 2007. That is great news.
In September, the Birmingham-Hoover area ranked 6th at 3.3%. In October, it dropped to 2.7%. It has only been lower than this once, and this was in April ...

Getting our Feet Wet in Birmingham Alabama - Aug 31 01:53 PM
Birmingham Alabama, well the whole state, has been in drought conditions this summer. This week though we have had some much needed rain and I think everyone is grateful and has enjoyed it quite a bit. Some of us, like our friend over here, have just wanted to sit out in it and enjoy some time in the rain. Can you tell he is big fan. (I know a bad pun, but it works so well.) 
While ...

Jennifer Found a Home in the School System She Wanted: Evidence of Success - May 22 10:40 PM
Here's a quick note to let you know how we can help anyone you might refer to us.
 Jennifer had two wonderful and bright children. However, she was not pleased with where they were going to school and the school system it was a part of. She wanted to move to a home that would put her and her kids in a school system she felt would better meet their needs.
Having already selected a school ...

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512 Fair Oaks Drive, Fairfield, AL 35064 - Jul 01 05:55 PM

Lovely 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Split Level home located in the highly desired neighborhood of Fair Oaks subdivision in Fairfield, AL. Convenient to I-59/I-20! Owners have purchased another home and are motivated to sell. All this at a great price, below last appraisal, plus a one-year home warranty. Immediate possession available upon closing. Refrigerator and dining room suite are negotiable.
For more information and photos visit: www.WingoHomes.com
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2521 Palomino Lane Birmingham Alabama 35214 - Jun 25 10:26 PM
Why rent when you can own this totally renovated 3 bedroom 1 bath home with an eat-in kitchen and Living Room Dining Room combo? Hardwoods and tile throughout mean easy upkeep and great for those with allergies as well. The kitchen is new from top to bottom...new lighting, cabinets, countertops, appliances and tile flooring. The bath has been updated as well. Windows have been replaced with new Pella insulated windows. The electric hot water heater is ...

3028 Summit Lane Fultondale, Alabama 35068 - Jun 25 09:52 PM
Listed at $129,900
Make this spacious 2 Bedroom 2 Bath end unit townhome in prestigious Chapel Hills, a swim and tennis community, yours today! One of the largest floor plans, it boasts a huge kitchen with eating nook, lots of cabinets and counter space, and a Dining Room open to the Family Room with it's beautiful gas log fireplace. This end unit has windows on the side allowing more natural light to flow through the living ...

Home For Sale in Hoover, Alabama - Jun 20 06:33 PM
5736 Colony Lane
$144,900
This property was just listed for sale in Hoover, Alabama and it is truely one of the best buys out there.  Located in the Reilly Glen section of Deer Valley in Hoover, this townhome has gleaming hardwood floors, arched doorways, trey and vaulted ceilings, lots of decorative molding, a huge kitchen with breakfast bar (all appliances remain) and much, much more.  Click here to see a visual tour and call me for ...

Homewood AL Real Estate - Jun 07 07:50 AM
Free search 100's of homes for sale at LivingInHomewood.com!!!
Come home to this historic Tudor-style home in Homewood with all the bells and whistles!
This huge, full brick, four bedroom two full bath home features hardwood flooring, tile, and brand new carpeting in the bedrooms!
Extra special touches really set this home off with textured walls and an arched fireplace in the great room!
Relax on your newly paved patio and enjoy ...

Beginnings - Jun 02 10:45 AM
Hi! My name is Bekah! There is a beginning to everything and I guess here it is! I work all day, every day on anything that has to do with houses! And I mean anything!
I have a listing right now in Adamsville that is too cute to pass up! It's a perfect starter home, but it could be a family home also! I say that because it has this huge back yard begging for kids to play on ...

Trussville AL Real Estate In Legacy - May 31 11:48 AM
FREE! Search 100's of homes for sale in Trussville at LivingInTrussville.com!
You don't want to miss your chance at this BEAUTIFUL HOME!!
This well maintained home has  4 bedrooms 4.5 baths, and sits ON AN ACRE in Trussville!!
The home includes a 2nd lot beside it so there is added privacy.
The Living Room has gas fireplace and LARGE windows to allow for TONS of natural light.
The Kitchen has corian countertops, hickory ...

1018 Valley Crest Drive, Birmingham, AL 35226 - May 26 04:11 PM

Great location, great home, great price!! Live in a fantastic family home in one of Hoover's most desirable neighborhoods and Hoover school system. The school bus even stops right out front!! For any size family this custom-built home (approx. 4129 heated and cooled living area per owner) is extremely energy efficient, all electric except for the gas Fireplace. Here you find large rooms including 5 Bedrooms and 4 1/2 Bathrooms.  Huge Master Bedroom on main features Master ...

Trussville Home for Sale - May 09 11:35 AM
FREE! Search 100's of homes for sale in Trussville at LivingInTrussville.com!
Priced to sell in Trussville at 145,900!
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located in the heart of Trussville is conviently close to schools, shopping, and interstates.
Located on a cul de sac for limited traffic and privacy.
A deck, out back, overlooks a wooded view.
This is a handy man special with loads of potential!
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Birmingham Alabama Real Estate: Open House, Sunday May 4, 2008, from 2:00-4:00 - May 03 09:54 PM
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