What to do with Turkey Leftovers - 12/26/09 12:47 PM
Christmas is over and if you are like most of us, there is a Lot of food in the refrigerator.  Thanksgiving is the BIG day for turkey, but Christmas is a close second.  But you can only eat so many turkey sandwiches!!
I usually make turkey enchilada casserole with my turkey leftovers and my family really looks forward to this treat.  Here is how I do it;
You will need:
Turkey - the more the better ‘cause I like it chunky.  Use at least 4 cups of chopped up white or dark meat and as much as 6 cups.
 1 medium … (4 comments)

Home Sale Activity - Oak Mountain Area - 12/26/09 12:12 PM
The Oak Mountain area of Birmingham, Alabama, is located in North Shelby County including Greystone, Brook Highland and the area between HWY 280 and I-65.  Oak Mountain State Park is the south border and the Cahaba River and Jefferson County line is the north border.  This valley boasts beautiful large oak trees and in my opinion is one of the prettiest parts of the state.  Students are serviced by both Hoover City Schools or Shelby County (Oak Mt High School) depending on where you live. This area is located only 10 miles from downtown Birmingham, but because of the popularity of … (0 comments)

Good News in Real Estate - Hoover Alabama - 12/21/09 04:02 PM
Last month's issue of Forbes magazine ranked the Birmingham-Hoover metro area 28th among 100 U.S. "Best Bang for your Buck" housing markets.  That's not the cheapest, but the best deal.  To make the list, cities were evaluated in: housing affordability, travel time and unemployment rates.  Birmingham ranked highest in low real estate taxes (3rd) and strong job forecasts (7th).
We are lucky to live in such a great city where our ups and down are not as drastic as other parts of the country.  As we hear good news daily about the economy we look around to see what is happening … (0 comments)

Home Sale Activity - Helena Alabama November 2009 - 12/18/09 08:52 AM
What is happening in the Real Estate Market in Helena, Alabama?  In November 2009, we saw 27 homes sell in Helena. This was UP from the 20 homes that sold in October and WAY UP from the 7 that sold in November 2009.  So far in 2009 Helena has seen 306 homes sell.  The average sales price in November was $170,604 with the homes selling for an average of 96.5% of list.  Sale prices ranged from $17,000 for a 3/1 built in 1933 that was next to the tracks coming into downtown on HWY 261 to $320,000 for a 4 Bedroom, … (0 comments)

Home Sale Activity - Hoover Alabama November 2009 - 12/17/09 12:39 PM
The Hoover High Football Team won the State Championship on December 4th.  GO BUCS.  All this excitement with the football team didn't keep houses from selling though! In November 2009, we saw 91 homes sell in Hoover.  This was UP from 78 in October and WAYYYY Up from the 33 that sold in November if '08.  We have had 969 homes sell so far this year in Hoover.  Time to make some NOISE!
The average sales price was $263,830 with homes selling for an average of 97.47% of list.  Prices ranged from $90,000 for a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath condo unit … (0 comments)

Time for Good News in Real Estate - 12/16/09 09:27 AM
It is December and everyone is busy getting ready for the holidays.  My husband Tim and I will be working at the Boy Scout Christmas Tree lot this afternoon and that is alway a lot of fun. People seem happier this time of year (there is always the exception but for the most part this is true).  We get to think of things besides the everyday grind and we turn our thought to giving and being grateful for the people and the things we DO have in our lives.
If you DO have time to look, there is a lot of … (2 comments)

Home Sale Activity - Alabaster Alabama November 2009 - 12/15/09 02:52 PM
In July 2009, CNN Money magazine ranked Alabaster Alabama as #85 on the 100 best places to live in the US.  The city is also one of the fastest growing - increasing its size by 60% over the last ten years. 
 
What is the Real Estate market like in Alabaster, Alabama?  There were only 29 closed sales in Alabaster in November 2009.  This was down from an average of 44 sales per month in the preceding 4 months and a high of 52 sales in May.  A big part of this could be considered the seasonal slowdown typically seen in … (0 comments)

Home Sale Activity - Homewood Alabama November 2009 - 12/15/09 12:34 PM
Just Over the Mountain from Downtown Birmingham, Homewood is a thriving community just a short commute to Birmingham city center.   In Homewood you will find a wide range of properties to choose from - many dating back to the 20's-40's.  Charming neighborhoods with mature trees and nearby parks are the keystone to Homewood's popularity.  For those who like "new" you can find new condo communities such as Soho, Hallman Hill or Broadway, to name a few. 
What is the Real Estate Market like in Homewood, Alabama? We saw 25 homes SELL in the month of November.  This was down from the … (0 comments)

Selling Your Home - Make Buyers Fall in Love - 12/08/09 01:32 PM
I've been seeing articles lately indicating that home sales are starting to pick up.  Good News!  Still, if you are trying to sell your home, the current market remains challenging.
To get the best price for your home, it has to look better than all the others out there. 
I talk to people all the time who are looking for a "deal".  They even say they want a "fixer upper".  But, one person's idea of a fixer upper is another person's nightmare.  I met a prospective buyer once who defined a fixer upper as needing PAINT.  If all it needs is … (0 comments)

 
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