I was a little late getting the garden planted this year due to all of the rain and didn't think I was ever going to have any tomatoes. Finally, I am going to get to enjoy a home grown tomato and I know without even tasting it, it is going to be well worth the wait. … (7 comments)
Another exciting success story. After entering the marketing information on the Internet, the next morning a buyer from Georgia was sitting in the driveway of this home on Logan Martin Lake. The complete process from listing, closed and sold took 33 days. Selling one of your most valuable assets is a big decision and one that calls for the assistance of a well-seasoned professional. As your agent with the resources of the most respected company in … (3 comments)
pell city: Birmingham Botanical Gardens Only A Short Drive From Pell City, AL
- 06/20/10 02:39 AM
Only about a 45 minute drive from Pell City you will find the most amazing gardens you have ever visited. Birmingham Botanical Gardens carries the title of the States largest living museum with more than 10,000 plants. We spent the day enjoying the area gardens on the 67.5 tract of land. You can get lost in the beauty of the 25 or more area gardens and all of the outdoor sculptures. If you want to hike the miles of pathways, you will be presently surprised at what you will find around every corner. What I found the most interesting was the … (0 comments)
The Total Number of Homes That Sold: 19 The Total Amount of Home Sales in the area: $3,018,120 The Average Dollar of Homes That Sold was: $158,848 Percentage Amount It Sold For to List Amount: 94.91% The average number of days on the market: 104 The number of homes on the market for this area: 282
Total residential sales in May for the county areas of Jefferson, Shelby, St Clair and Blount are up 17% from May of the previous year and the sales are 9% ahead of last … (1 comments)
pell city: Mimosa or Formosa? I Will Call Them Beautiful
- 06/11/10 02:13 AM
Mimosta or Formosa? I Will Call Them Beautiful This year around the Pell City area and especially around Logan Martin Lake the Mimosa Trees have been breathtakingly beautiful. I can't remember a year that these trees have put on such a show stopping display in our area. I was showing a property with its own private lake and around the lake were Mimosa trees that were blooming in all their glory. The fellow I was working with call them "Formosa" and I wanted to check out which name was correct so I looked it up on the internet and found some … (6 comments)
You hear about Curb Appeal when selling or buying a house, but what is it and how do you get it? Does it means the house has nice curbs? Well, that's a good start but Curb Appeal to the buyer means that when they see a picture of your exterior on the MLS, a mental "check mark" is placed by your listing. Curb Appeal means that when a Buyer drives by … (0 comments)
Memorial Day Celebrations will be held this weekend throughout our wonderful country. I hope you'll take the time to remember why we celebrate this day, and not just view it as a 3 day weekend, the start of summer vacation, or grillin' and chillin'. As it is, Memorial Day is a day set aside to honor those who gave their lives in service of our country. It has grown to celebrate veterans as well … (1 comments)
pell city: Memorial Day.........
- 05/25/10 12:37 AM
A lot of folks in Pell City and the Logan Martin Lake area are getting ready to celebrate a long holiday weekend on the lake. Enjoy, stay safe and remember why we are celebrating. A good post by Linda Mae Croom to remind us of the true meaning of Memorial Day.
What does Memorial Day stand for? A day off? The start of summer? Parades and picnics? The opening of public swimming pools? You can — finally! — start wearing white shoes again?Most Americans don't know much about Memorial Day's purpose or history. That's a pity because it removes an … (2 comments)
pell city: DEED-IN-LIEU FORECLOSURE and Short Sale UPDATES Fannie Mae
- 05/16/10 03:57 AM
If you are in over your head and facing foreclosure in Pell City or in the Logan Martin Lake area, take a look at the following information from Fannie Mae on the post by George Souto from Ct. You do have other options but you must have approval from the bank to accept the deed in lieu or the short sale. Give me a call and we can talk about all the options available to you.
Fannie Mae has announced a new updated. This time they are revising the waiting period for Deed-in-Lieu of foreclosure and Short Sale on … (4 comments)
The Total Number of Homes That Sold: 23 The Total Amount of Home Sales in the area: $3,753,898 The Average Dollar of Homes That Sold was: $163,213 Percentage Amount It Sold For to List Amount: 94.80% The average number of days on the market: 104 The number of homes on the market for this area: 245 Year to date home sales are up 7% for the entire Birmingham Area MLS
What Every Seller Needs To Know In Today's Real Estate Market
The real estate agent is only the messenger Sellers please take several deep breaths before shutting down on any offer in today's real estate … (2 comments)
pell city: Does a Home Alarm System Really Prevent Break-ins?
- 05/15/10 08:28 PM
Robert Siciliano who is a Identity Theft Speaker wrote a post that I found very interesting and informative about home alarm systems. If you are thinking of installing a alarm system in your home in Pell City or the Logan Martin Lake area take a minute and read this, you might find it helpful in making you decision.
Back in the day, the home was occupied all day. Mom was a “stay at home” working all day taking care of the kids and people had bigger families too. Often there were 3, 4, and even 5 generations under … (1 comments)
Brevard County, Fl There is a solution for that old kitchen lighting in your Condominium: By Peck Drywall and Painting It's a common dilemma among condo owners up and down the Space Coast of Central Florida. The ugly out dated grid lighting system in your Brevard County,Florida condo. Whether your trying to sell … (3 comments)
pell city: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- 05/13/10 07:50 PM
If you have gas in your home you need to read this post by Jay Markanich a Home Inspector in Virgina. Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer, keep your family safe.
I was called by someone who found me on line. She wanted me to find the solution to a problem. It seems the three kids in the family have all moved on, with Mom still living alone in the old house they grew up in. Until recently. She was "continually sick with the flu" and only felt better when she went to visit one of the kids, all nearby. … (2 comments)
pell city: From Oh No! to Oh Yeah!
- 05/13/10 07:47 PM
Take a look at a home being staged by Mannie Tantawy from Virgina. If you are considering selling your home in Pell City or the Logan Martin Lake area, keep it simple folks.
From Oh No! to Oh Yeah! See what a difference home staging can make. BEFORE
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By removing personal items and keeping the staging simple these areas now look clean, spacious and serene. Don't you love the magic of home staging? Mannie Tantawy The Staging Fashionista www.thestagingfashionista.com We provide professional and affordable home staging and redesign services to clients in Northern Virginia and … (6 comments)
pell city: How To Pick A Lock ... smith
- 05/13/10 07:43 PM
A very interesting and informative post by Jay Markanich that he has allowed me to share with all my friends and neighbors in Pell City and the Logan Martin Lake area.. You need to read and keep in mind if you ever need to call a locksmith.
No pun intended with the title. Okay, maybe a little. I am reading lots of articles about crooked locksmiths. This problem has cropped up in recent years. You need a locksmith, look in the phone book or do an Internet search, and a local phone number pops up. And you think you are … (2 comments)
pell city: Strategic Defaults- Homeowners! Choose Strategic Short Sale Instead Of Walking Away!
- 05/11/10 03:06 AM
After the airing of 60 Minutes there is a lot of talk about how many people that are walking away from their homes. If you are thinking about doing this or a short sale, be sure to see an Attorney and your tax advisor first, so you can have a full understanding of the Alabama Law. Nestor and Katerina Gasset, Florida Short Sale agents wrote post I wanted to share with you.
There is so much internet chatter going on about strategic defaults since 60 minutes aired and had a segment on homeowners just walking away from their homes. Is … (2 comments)
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