birmingham: Trisha Crain Photography - Our Service Partner for the Month - 09/06/08 11:26 AM
Trisha has been pursuing her love for photography since 1975 when she was 10 years old. Five years later she began coloring her black and white photographs with photo oils. Trisha has been photographing families, weddings, and events in and around Birmingham, Alabama, since 1995.
She absolutely loves what … (0 comments)
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birmingham: GUSTAV IS COMING! - 08/31/08 03:53 PM
While in church today, I noticed unfamiliar faces around me with a look of despair and uncertainty probably thinking of a possible Cat 4 hurricane heading toward the Gulf Coast and their homes. I remember Ivan and Katrina when Birmingham became a host to thousands of evacuees. I can't speak for the entire community, but in the area around … (0 comments)
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birmingham: 2317 S. 20th Ave, Unit A - Birmingham, AL - 2BR Condo close to shops & restaurants in English Village - 08/16/08 01:26 PM
What a location!! Less than a block to enjoy shops and restaurants at English Village and short drive to downtown. Relocating seller has loved this home and itshows when you step inside this beautiful, 1 bath condo on convenient 1st floor. First owner of condo since renovation of condo and … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Birmingham Alabama Media - To Twitter or Not to Twitter - 08/15/08 04:03 PM
I was reading a post the other day by Maureen McCabe about Old Media New Media and was challenged to do some research of my own.
Maureen pointed out that she was beginning to see a trend in the Ohio market that several people in the media were beginning to twitter. … (1 comments)
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birmingham: PMI Removal-Another Way To Reduce Your Mortgage Payment - 08/13/08 02:16 PM
Most people would like their mortgage payment to be as low as possible. One way to do this is by cancelling your private mortgage insurance on your home loan, if you have it. Private mortgage insurance makes it possible for home buyers to get into a home with very little money … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Top Producer 8i Quick Start Training Class - Birmingham, AL - 08/11/08 08:08 PM
Top Producer 8i training class!!
As Top Producer's Regional System Consultant covering Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee; I offer FREE training sessions on a regular basis.
Birmingham, AL - September 19, 2008 (9:00am - 12:00pm)
Keller Williams Realty (open to everyone)
One Corporate Chase Drive - Suite 150
Birmingham, AL 35244
Topics to be covered in the class include the following:
Agent … (2 comments)
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birmingham: Find You Inner Artistic Self in Birmingham! - 08/08/08 05:05 PM
Are you and your friends looking for something new to do for fun?
Well, take your friends, or go by yourself and meet some new ones to one of four locations of Sips N Strokes in Birmingham (they have also got a new location in Marietta, GA)
Don't forget to take … (0 comments)
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birmingham: 1BR/1BA Condo in Bristol Southside - REDUCED and READY TO MOVE - 08/08/08 04:21 PM
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birmingham: 2209 Etowah Street, Birmingham, AL - Totally Renovated Inside! - 08/05/08 01:35 PM
THE HOME MAKEOVER EVERYONE'S BEEN ANXIOUSLY AWAITING!!! Owners have totally renovated the inside of this family home in a quiet, well maintained neighborhood. A long list of new features include cabinets, heating/AC unit, gas hot water heater, appliances including a built-in microwave, light fixtures including recessed lights in lower … (1 comments)
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birmingham: Things To Consider When Choosing an Appraiser - 06/28/08 12:17 AM
Are you a homeowner in need of an appraisal? Are you a lender needing to choose an appraiser to do work for your company? If you are, I hope what I have to say can help you in your decision making.
All appraisers are not alike. Appraiser experience varies based on … (5 comments)
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birmingham: What Does Quality Mean To You? - 06/14/08 09:01 PM
To be specific, what does a quality appraisal mean to you? I read something one time that pointed out that quality means different things to different people. I am a real estate appraiser by profession and take great pride in my work, which would consist of the appraisal report being clear, … (12 comments)
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birmingham: Ferndale, Michigan Home Sold IN Fourteen Days - 06/06/08 01:08 PM
I am a RE/MAX Associate Broker/Attorney selling homes in the North Woodward Area of Oakland County, Southeast Michigan. Like the rest of the country, we are in a buyers market with more homes than buyers to buy them. Many home sellers think that they can list a home at a price … (2 comments)
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birmingham: Birmingham Alabama Gets A New Photo Blog! - 05/27/08 02:07 PM
Birmingham AL Real Estate and Community Pics
Birmingham AL Real Estate and Community Pics Says Hello to You!
Birmingham Real Estate Homes and Mortgagesis up after the transfer over from Your Guide To Living In Greater Birmingham and we began to realize that we are very lucky!
We just don't … (2 comments)
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birmingham: 2024 Eagle Creek Circle, Birmingham, AL 35242 - 05/26/08 09:24 PM
SELLER WILL PAY $5,000 TOWARD BUYER'S CLOSING COSTS!
Great family home in highly desired Eagle Point and Oak Mountain school system!! This home features a Rare to find main level Garage plus Basement Garage! Imagine just one step into kitchen from garage!! Cul-de-sac location offers lots of privacy plus private … (0 comments)
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birmingham: 1018 Valley Crest Drive, Birmingham, AL 35226 - 05/26/08 04:11 PM
SELLER OFFERING $10,000 FOR BUYER'S CLOSING COSTS AND/OR INTEREST RATE BUYDOWN!!!
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 … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Devon Dadon's Hair and Spa Service: Our Service Partner for May - 05/24/08 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 … (2 comments)
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birmingham: A Pre-Listing Appraisal Only Makes Sense-What Do You Think? - 05/24/08 03:47 PM
People may think that I believe this because I am an appraiser, and the more people that get pre-listing appraisals can only benefit me, but it truly makes sense. I have seen it happen numerous times. A house is selling and everything has been done: contract, title, home inspection, etc. and … (10 comments)
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birmingham: Helping Your Home Appraise for Top Dollar - 05/15/08 06:02 PM
Most people, at some point in their life will probably get a home appraisal. Appraisals are necessary for the following reasons:
• Buying a home
• Selling a home (either a marketing appraisal or appraisal after contract is signed)
• Refinancing a home (either to get a lower rate or to … (4 comments)
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birmingham: BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA IS LISTED IN THE TOP 10 FASTEST GROWING REAL ESTATE MARKETS - 05/08/08 08:16 PM
10 fastest growing real estate markets10 homes for sale in hot marketsSee what you can get for the median home price in 10 cities where prices are still climbing. Birmingham's home prices should show steady growth, increasing a projected 2.7% over the next 12 months. 12-month forecast: 2.7% Median home price: $156,000 … (1 comments)
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birmingham: A Home Inspection Now Could Avoid Headaches Later - 04/30/08 02:46 PM
I copied my first Blog directly from the HouseMaster Library (and I have to say it will not be the last article I copy). The library is open to any agent or real estate professional interested in articles gears towards Home Maintenace and Inspections. The Library is free and only requires … (2 comments)
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birmingham: Sales stats for March look good - 04/23/08 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. … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Birmingham Michigan Posts Good Housing Numbers For February 2008 - 04/18/08 03:53 PM
Birmingham Michigan posted some nice housing numbers in February 2008 according to the April Edition of Metropolitan Realtor. Total home sales were up 26.32% as compared to February 2007. The median sale price was up by 9% and the number of on market listings declined by almost 8%. While one month does … (2 comments)
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birmingham: February was a winner - 03/27/08 10:37 AM
Despite the headlines, February was a very positive month for Birmingham area housing sales. Sales were up 5% from the previous month, and days on the market were down dramatically. Now, if we could just convince the news reporters to provide more accurate headlines. This link on the Birmingham Business Journal … (1 comments)
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birmingham: Birmingham is top 3 most affordable housing market - 03/27/08 10:35 AM
This is by far the most encouraging article I have seen in months. Finally, someone took the time to look at the affordability of a market, not just median values, which have fallen everywhere. Birmingham ranks 3rd in the US for most affordable housing. The index takes into consideration two major … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Tax Benefits for Birmingham Alabama Home Owners - 03/15/08 08:30 PM
With all of this news about the housing market being such a source of frustration and worry for so many buyers and sellers out there, I was reminded there are some things that we can be thankful for. These are the tax benefits of owning a home. I was catching up on … (1 comments)
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birmingham: The Secret is Out About Alabama, Or Should I Say In? - 03/15/08 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 … (1 comments)
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birmingham: Timberlake Home for Sale in Helena! - 03/15/08 04:03 PM
Search over 8,246 homes for sale at LivingInGreaterBirmingham.com!
Timberlake, per the owners, has now been annexed into Helena!! This is an absolutely beautiful home on the lake with a great view! Home is truly immaculate so there's nothing to do but move right in. Everything has been upgraded using only the finest quality … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Birmingham Luxury Home Real Estate 2008 Market Statistics (Up To 3/14/08) - 03/14/08 11:31 PM
The Birmingham Alabama Luxury Home Market continues to be a topic of discussion in many areas due to the sales data. It seems that this market may be fairing better than other available markets. Therefore we feel that it needs mention. Let me note for this article, we are classifying luxury … (1 comments)
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birmingham: Birmingham Alabama Snow in March - 03/08/08 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 … (8 comments)
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birmingham: For A Good Pizza Call Dave: Dave's Pizza in Homewood, Alabama - 03/07/08 10:23 PM
The addiction for us began just a few years after they opened their doors in 1993. For a while there we went almost every week. I am sure our welcome was well worn out. So, you can imagine, when we had the opportunity to partner with Dave's Pizza, we jumped right … (2 comments)
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birmingham: A Big THANK YOU to All My previous clients - 02/24/08 10:02 AM
Calling my database list calling and re-calling my previous clients is starting to pay off and I want to thank all of my current and previous clients for believing in me and referring me to they're friends. I have really been hitting the phone keys lately to my client list to … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Succeed in Sales The Ritz-Carlton Way - 02/23/08 03:43 PM
RSVP to Lisa Brown at (248)273-0 or via email at Lisa_Brown@GMACM.com
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birmingham: An Innovative Networking Idea... - 02/21/08 05:59 PM
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birmingham: Birmingham Recycles! - 02/21/08 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 … (6 comments)
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birmingham: Romeo and Juliet, February 22-24, 2008 - 02/20/08 01:23 PM
Romeo and Juliet, the story of a tragic love that sought to break the binds of a family feud and prove that love truly does conquer all.It's in Birmingham this weekend at the Samford Wright Center performed by the Alabama ballet. According to the Alabama Ballet website, it... "Set to Prokofiev's … (4 comments)
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birmingham: Kids Market and Mom - 02/20/08 12:42 PM
For the past week and a half moms from all around the Birmingham area have been flocking to an old FoodWorld store at 4525 Southlake Parkway in Hoover bringing items such as books, art, toys, furniture, and clothes for both boys and girls.
How do I know this? I was one of … (1 comments)
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birmingham: Parliament House Hotel... It's Time To Say Goodbye! - 02/20/08 12:13 PM
Bob Hope, President Nixon, Doris Day, Ray Charles, Joe Namath, and Bear Bryant... They all have one thing in common with hosts of other dignitaries, celebrities, and athletes. They all spent time at the Parliament House Hotel in downtown Birmingham.On Sunday, February 17 2008, Birmingham said goodbye to an old friend … (4 comments)
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birmingham: "Painting for the Cause" - 02/18/08 09:51 AM
The things we do as Realtors to make our listings more saleable. This past weekend I had a showing on one of my listings and calling this agent back as we all do for feedback she informed me that the house smelled like smoke in the kitchen area mostly and asked if … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Sitting on that fence has to hurt after a while - 02/16/08 09:35 AM
Its true, a lot of our hopeful future customer/clients are still waiting for those rates to drop below 5% . I do a bi-monthly e-mail to a group and on the last paragraph I tell them all you people sitting on that fence for rates to drop again you are playing a … (3 comments)
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birmingham: Do We Know What Thrills Them? - 02/15/08 11:13 AM
It's been a while since I wrote about the importance of clear communication, but a few things here recently have pursuaded me to again, readress this concept.I was showing someone some homes and they made a remark about the fact that I had not shown them any homes listed by us. I … (8 comments)
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birmingham: Mary Barris - 02/12/08 08:22 PM
Just testing … (0 comments)
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birmingham: World of Wheels Comes To Birmingham, Alabama - 02/03/08 03:22 PM
Vroom! Vroom! Get you motor running! It's time for the O'Reilly World of Wheels to come to Birmingham, Alabama.On February 8, 9, and 10th the World of Wheels will be at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC).Some of this years special apperances will be from Vinnie Dimartino from OCC, Orange County Choppers who … (2 comments)
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birmingham: Real Estate Market in Birmingham is Stabalizing - 02/01/08 11:53 AM
Over the past few weeks, we have been taking the time to point out the strong points about our area and our real estate market, but we also want to point out and acknowledge that there has been a slow down of sorts.While reading an article by Alison Ketcham, Back on … (2 comments)
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birmingham: Mercedes' First Hybrid Built in Alabama - 01/22/08 05:32 PM
In 1997 Alabama joined placed itself on the map of automakers when their first Mercedes M-Class came off the line. Since then Alabama's Vance Mercedes-Benz plant has been manufacturing the R-Class, M-Class and GL-Class vehicles.Merecedes made an announcement at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. "Mercedes-Benz plans to introduce … (13 comments)
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birmingham: Alabama Standing Firm Against the Recession - 01/22/08 03:47 PM
The recession is coming! The recession is coming!The chicken little's of the media are squaking at every opportunity that have. However, Alabama may be one of the states that make it appear as though they are crying wolf. (We do recogonize that other states will experience one, we just might be … (5 comments)
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birmingham: Get A Yes on Your Loan's Approval Part 5 of 5 - 01/22/08 03:14 PM
As mentioned before, in today's market, there are a lot of things that can cause problems when getting a home. Since one of those things high on a lot of lists is the loan, we wanted to give a little information that might help increase the likelihood of a yes … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Get A Yes on Your Loan's Approval Part 4 of 5 - 01/19/08 12:55 PM
As mentioned before, in today's market, there are a lot of things that can cause problems when getting a home. Since one of those things high on a lot of lists is the loan, we wanted to give a little information that might help increase the likelihood of a yes or … (4 comments)
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birmingham: Get A Yes on Your Loan's Approval Part 3 of 5 - 01/18/08 01:39 PM
As mentioned before, in today's market, there are a lot of things that can cause problems when getting a home. Since one of those things high on a lot of lists is the loan, we wanted to give a little information that might help increase the likelihood of a yes or … (2 comments)
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birmingham: Get A Yes on Your Loan's Approval Part 2 of 5 - 01/17/08 02:27 PM
As mentioned before, in today’s market, there are a lot of things that can cause problems when getting a home. Since one of those things high on a lot of lists is the loan, we wanted to give a little information that might help increase the likelihood of a yes or … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Get A Yes on Your Loan's Approval Part 1 of 5 - 01/16/08 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 … (6 comments)
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birmingham: Alabama Is Good For Business - 01/15/08 02:22 PM
Fortune Magazine, a name typically we can trust, has named Alabama the tenth best state to start a business!
An article by Jimmy DeButts of the "Birmingham Business Journal", Alabama Ranked 10th Best State To Start A Business.
This is good news not just for the residents of Alabama, but for those … (2 comments)
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birmingham: Trussville Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics 2007 Year In Review - 01/11/08 01:58 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Trussville Area to know the stats. With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then segment … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Hoover Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics 2007 Year In Review - 01/11/08 01:26 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Hoover Area to know the stats. With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then segment … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Mountain Brook Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics 2007 Year In Review - 01/11/08 12:23 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Mountain Brook Area to know the stats. With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Vestavia Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics 2007 Year In Review - 01/11/08 12:09 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Vestavia Area to know the stats. With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then segment … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Homewood Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics 2007 Year In Review - 01/11/08 11:52 AM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Homewood Area to know the stats. With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then segment … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Birmingham Area Home Contracts Values Increases - 01/10/08 08:24 AM
Over the past few months, the Birmingham area, like much of the United States, has seen a slowing or decreasing in the value of home building contracts. Most of the decreases are based on comparisons to 2006 data which was the best year ever for the real estate market in sales … (3 comments)
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birmingham: Birmingham Area Non Profits - 01/05/08 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 … (6 comments)
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birmingham: Trussville Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics December 2007 - 01/04/08 11:08 AM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant serving Trussville Alabama Real Estate, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Trussville Area to know the stats. December 2007Newly Listed Properties during December: 31Average Price: $281,342 (Median Price: $252,900) Price Range: $109,900-$699,900 December 2007Sold Properties: 31Average Price: $269,019 (Median Price: … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Vestavia Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics December 2007 - 01/04/08 10:58 AM
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. December 2007 Newly Listed Properties during December: 35 Average Price: $455,551 (Median Price: $364,900) Price Range: $99,900-$1,290,000 December 2007 Sold … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Hoover Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics December 2007 - 01/04/08 10:45 AM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant serving Hoover Alabama Real Estate, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Hoover Area to know the stats. December 2007 Newly Listed Properties during December: 86 Average Price: $350,549 (Median Price: $269,900 ) Price Range: $119,900-$2,200,000 … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Homewood Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics December 2007 - 01/04/08 10:20 AM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant serving Homewood Alabama Real Estate, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Homewood Area to know the stats. December 2007 Newly Listed Properties during December: 46 Average Price: $405,726 (Median Price: $364,900) Price Range: $86,900-$1,100,000 December 2007 Sold … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Watch Your P! It's Going To Cold Over The Next Couple of Nights! - 01/02/08 03:09 PM
Tonight and the next day or so promise to be very cold for us here in Birmingham, Alabama. We are looking at highs in the 30's and lows in the teens with wind chills much lower. (I know it's all relative and it gets a lot colder in other areas, but … (9 comments)
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birmingham: Put Your Guns Away Tonight! - 12/31/07 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 … (9 comments)
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birmingham: Buyer Beware! - 12/27/07 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 bewareAn article was posted today on al.com by Sean Riley, Home Buyers In State Have Little … (20 comments)
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birmingham: Be Safe! Always! - 12/27/07 02:02 PM
I was reading a post today from Ginger Wilcox here on ActiveRain about her purse being stolen while Christmas shopping and I reflected on the fact that two people close to me, my grandmother and a close family friend, were also both robbed over the holiday. I have being telling my … (6 comments)
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birmingham: Birmingham Area Gated Communities: A Sampling of What is Here - 12/20/07 01:25 PM
I was doing some reading about gated communities and I found that a lot of people have a lot of opinions about them.
I found an article online by Tim Dillard, Why People Are Relocating to Gated Communities, which had some interesting things to say.
In his article Tim pointed out, … (3 comments)
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birmingham: Trussville Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics November 2006 vs. November 2007: Now and Then - 12/19/07 04:51 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Trussville Area to know the stats.With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then segment to show … (2 comments)
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birmingham: Hoover Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics November 2006 vs. November 2007: Now and Then - 12/19/07 04:40 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Hoover Area to know the stats.With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then segment to … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Vestavia Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics November 2006 vs. November 2007: Now and Then - 12/19/07 03:52 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Vestavia Area to know the stats.With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then segment to … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Homewood Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics November 2007 vs November 2006: Now and Then - 12/19/07 03:42 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Homewood Area to know the stats.With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then segment to … (0 comments)
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birmingham: 12 Reasons to List Now During the Holidays - 12/14/07 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 … (17 comments)
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birmingham: Helping People On The Move - 12/11/07 10:49 AM
We wanted to take the time to thank the entire LivingInGreaterBirmingham Team, of Powell Properties, for the outstanding service I received when purchasing our house in the Greystone Legacy area of Birmingham. My wife and I have had several real estate transactions over the past 25 years, both commercial and residential, … (0 comments)
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birmingham: The Process of Getting a Mortgage and The American Dream - 12/10/07 01:38 PM
Check out this video: The Loan Process Step by Step
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I found this video done by NAMB, the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, and said to myself, "I need to know this!" and I figured you did too. I hope this helps clear up some … (4 comments)
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birmingham: The Real Estate Market - 12/09/07 08:22 PM
The Real Estate Market I am pretty fed up with the way the national media is portraying the current housing market situation. Headlines such as "Housing Market Plummets" and "Home Sale Prices Down" are not relatively true.One must realize is that the past 5 years of real estate in this country … (1 comments)
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birmingham: Crestwood Birmingham Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics November 2007 - 12/05/07 11:49 AM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant serving Crestwood Alabama Real Estate, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Crestwood Area to know the stats. November 2007 Newly Listed Properties during November: 14 Average Price: $204,071 (Median Price: $187,400) Price Range: $34,000-$424,000 November 2007 Sold … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Trussville Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics November 2007 - 12/05/07 11:33 AM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant serving Trussville Alabama Real Estate, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Trussville Area to know the stats. November 2007 Newly Listed Properties during November: 52 Average Price: $300,935 (Median Price: $274,700) Price Range: $83,000-$799,900 November 2007 Sold … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Vestavia Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics November 2007 - 12/05/07 11:24 AM
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. November 2007 Newly Listed Properties during November: 46 Average Price: $499,246 (Median Price: $359,900) Price Range: $209,000-$2,750,000 November 2007 Sold … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Hoover Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics November 2007 - 12/05/07 11:16 AM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant serving Hoover Alabama Real Estate, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Hoover Area to know the stats.November 2007Newly Listed Properties during November: 120Average Price: $385,071 (Median Price: $322,350 )Price Range: $64,900-$2,800,000November 2007Sold Properties: 76Average Price: $364,562 (Median Price: … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Homewood Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics November 2007 - 12/05/07 10:56 AM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant serving Homewood Alabama Real Estate, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Homewood Area to know the stats.. November 2007 Newly Listed Properties during November: 40 Average Price: $341,456 (Median Price: $262,400) Price Range: $168,900-$839,900 November 2007 Sold … (0 comments)
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birmingham: 626 Candle Lane - 12/04/07 01:45 PM
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birmingham: Ruffner Mountain is Making Its Move To The Top - 12/01/07 04:02 PM
Ruffner Mountain is an urban nature center sitting on more than 1,000 acres in the middle of Birmingham... and good things are happening there.I was reading some articles about Ruffner Mountain today, which led me to mention it here. One was Rooting for Ruffner and the other was Sen. Richard Shelby, … (2 comments)
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birmingham: Mortgage Rates Hit Two Year Low - 11/30/07 01:23 PM
With all of the mass media scares about the motgage market, I thought it would be good to see some good news.
According to an article from the Baltimore Sun and Realtor Magazine Online, Mortgage Rates Drop to Two-Year Lows.
According to the article, for the week ending November 29, rates fell to 6.1% … (9 comments)
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birmingham: Birmingham and Hoover Area Lowest Unemployment in Nation - 11/30/07 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 … (6 comments)
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birmingham: Hoover Alabama Awarded - 11/29/07 03:29 PM
The LivCom Awards have been given and Hoover Alabama has been awarded internationally!
What are the LivCom Awards?
Taken from their site..."The LivCom Awards were launched in 1997 and are endorsed by the United Nations Environment Programme. LivCom is the world’s only Awards Competition focusing on Best Practice regarding the management of the … (4 comments)
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birmingham: Trussville Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics October 2006 vs. October 2007: Now and Then - 11/19/07 01:03 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Trussville Area to know the stats.
With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then segment to show … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Hoover Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics October 2006 vs. October 2007: Now and Then - 11/19/07 12:19 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Hoover Area to know the stats.
With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then segment to … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Mountain Brook Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics October 2006 vs. October 2007: Now and Then - 11/19/07 12:05 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Mountain Brook Area to know the stats.
With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then segment … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Vestavia Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics October 2006 vs. October 2007: Now and Then - 11/19/07 11:52 AM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Vestavia Area to know the stats.
With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then segment to … (2 comments)
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birmingham: Homewood Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics October 2007 vs October 2006: Now and Then - 11/19/07 11:38 AM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Homewood Area to know the stats.
With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, I want to start doing a now and then segment … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Is There A Condo In Your Future? - 11/14/07 05:28 PM
We all know that everyone isn't cut out to live in a condominium, but according to an article by Lisa Harris, Condominium Lifestyle Enjoys A Wide Appeal, there are a growing number of options for a number of different lifestyles.
According to the article, Margie Ingram said that, "You can buy a condo in most … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Schools Can Determine Your Real Estate Market - 11/12/07 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 … (12 comments)
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birmingham: Crestwood Birmingham Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics October 2007 - 11/09/07 12:11 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant serving Crestwood Alabama Real Estate, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Crestwood Area to know the stats..
October 2007Newly Listed Properties during October: 22Average Price: $218,982 (Median Price: $217,750)Price Range: $119,900-$399,000
October 2007Sold Properties: 4Average Price: $188,605 (Median Price: $169,075)Price … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Mountain Brook Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics October 2007 - 11/09/07 12:02 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant serving Mountain Brook Alabama Real Estate, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Mountain Brook Area to know the stats..
October 2007Newly Listed Properties during October: 39Average Price: $803,886Price Range: $235,000-$3,950,000
October 2007Sold Properties: 15Average Price: $602,420Price Range: $285,000-$1,400,000Average Days on … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Trussville Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics October 2007 - 11/08/07 12:22 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant serving Trussville Alabama Real Estate, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Trussville Area to know the stats.
October 2007Newly Listed Properties during October: 73Average Price: $284,877Price Range: $138,900-$785,000
October 2007Sold Properties: 30Average Price: $233,730Price Range: $47,000-$421,000Average Days on Market: 80
Currently … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Vestavia Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics October 2007 - 11/08/07 12:14 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.
October 2007Newly Listed Properties during October: 56Average Price: $466,546Price Range: $199,000-$1,395,000
October 2007Sold Properties: 24Average Price: $413,781Price Range: $142,000-$1,350,000Average Days on Market: 91
Currently Active … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Hoover Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics October 2007 - 11/08/07 12:06 PM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant serving Hoover Alabama Real Estate, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Hoover Area to know the stats.
October 2007Newly Listed Properties during October: 196Average Price: $436,668Price Range: $139,900-$2,195,000
October 2007Sold Properties: 73Average Price: $338,811Price Range: $132,000-$860,000Average Days on Market: 102
Currently … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Homewood Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics October 2007 - 11/08/07 11:49 AM
I think it's important as a Real Estate Consultant serving Homewood Alabama Real Estate, as a resident, or a future home buyer or seller in the Homewood Area to know the stats.
October 2007Newly Listed Properties during October: 66Average Price: $378,839Price Range: $169,900-$1,450,000
October 2007Sold Properties: 15Average Price: $251,030Price Range: $136,000-$654,000Average Days on Market: 83
Currently … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Is Now The Time To Buy: Mortgage Rates Hit 5 Month Low - 11/02/07 02:57 PM
Freddie Mac reported this week that mortgage rates are at it's lowest in five months according to Mortgage Rates Drop to Five-Month Lows an article in Realtor Magazine Online.
Based on the report, rates haven't been this low since May 17th, when the average rate was 6.21%. So what is the average rate … (0 comments)
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birmingham: Jewish Food Festival: Levite Jewish Community Center (LJCC) November 4, 2007 - 11/01/07 01:40 PM
This weekend, on November 4, 2007, will be the 5th Annual Jewish Food Festival at the Levite Jewish Community Center in Birmingham, Alabama.
What a great opportunity to see, experience, and taste some different things from a culture that may not be your own!
This years festival will have shopping, entertainment, and food … (4 comments)
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