Lake Forest Maylene AL - 10/29/10 01:22 PM
Lake Forest subdivision in Maylene AL is quality development in Shelby County about 20 miles south of greater Birmingham.  The nice lake with pavillion (and ducks), children's playground and walking track add to the quality infrastructure and overall appeal of the neighborhood.  With quality Shelby County schools, this is a wonderful community for raising a family.
 
The table at left shows some key statistics for Lake Forest based on tax records.  With large lots, mature and well-maintained landscaping and common areas, this community is highly desirable for those interested in buying in the Alabaster / Maylene area.  With relatively easy access to Highways … (2 comments)

Hoover AL Leaf Collection Schedule - 10/25/10 10:07 AM
The City of Hoover AL published its leaf collection schedule so take advantage of this free service to save time and promote a green community.  You don't even have to bag the leaves, just put them out by the curb the day before pickup and a truck with a huge vacuum will come and collect them for you.  Here are a couple of things to know about the Hoover AL leaf collection schedule pickups:

Pickup dates are by zone and there are 6 zones in the metro Hoover area. No twigs, branches, rocks, bricks, etc... Place leaves within 4 feet of the curb or asphalt. … (0 comments)

Birmingham AL MLS Market - 10/12/10 02:01 PM
The next three months will be interesting for the Birmingham AL MLS market as year-to-date units sold are below 2009 levels for the first time since early spring.  With September, 2010 showing a roughly 21% drop in units from September, 2009, it is clear that the effects of the federal tax credits were an acceleration of demand into the first six months of the year; the data trends in July, August and September suggest a corresponding decrease in demand in the second half of the year.  Assuming 2009 to be a "normal" year (i.e., overall comparable to 2010), we should expect to see units sold in the next three months, … (2 comments)

Russet Woods Hoover AL School Rezoning - 10/07/10 11:56 AM
The Russet Woods Hoover AL school rezoning plan, as detailed in the October 6, 2010 Birmingham News has been anticipated for about a year and really should have very little impact on the demand for housing in the area whichever direction the system decides to go.  All Hoover City schools, including those at the elementary, middle and high school level, are quality institutions that exceed national averages on the SAT. 
 
The Russet Woods school rezoning plan involves moving students from Deer Valley Elementary to South Shades Crest Elementary for residents in the Russet Woods community.  The proposed rezoning is due to Deer Valley … (0 comments)

 
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