dothan: Lots of school information now available on DothanHomeSearch.com
- 04/08/09 02:57 AM
We are pleased to announce the addition of a page here on Dothan Home Search specifically dedicated to our area schools. When you visit dothanhomesearch.com/schools, you will see a map of area schools, and be clicking on a specific school location, you'll get some general information as well as a couple of links to school test scores, demographic information, and reviews. The page is not quite completed, but we are adding more schools and links daily until it is. The link to the page will show up on the sidebar under the "Inside Dothan Home Search" section of links. Is there … (0 comments)
dothan: Home Seller Series - You've got three weeks to sell your home
- 03/25/09 04:14 AM
This article was originally posted on DothanHomeSearch.com A week or so ago, we talked about the three different types of home buyers , and gave you some information on each one. Today, I want to look out how each buyer looks at your home when it hits the market. Now you've probably heard somewhere that the first three weeks of a listing are the most important. The truth is, it is only during those first three weeks that you have a chance to capture all three buyer types. Home buyers are ready and prepared, are you? We know these folks are … (0 comments)
dothan: Dothan Real Estate - March Inventory Report
- 03/19/09 02:57 AM
This article was originally posted on DothanHomeSearch.com The number of homes for sale in the Dothan area continues to rise, moving up almost 5% in the last 30 days and up over 8.5% since the first of the year. Across the nation however, inventory levels are dropping. Dothan has always lagged behind the national trends, so this isn’t totally unexpected. Although, such a sharp rise in a short amount of time is a little worrisome.
Absorption rate
Even though the number of homes for sale in Dothan has increased, pending sales are still relatively stable, which means the … (0 comments)
dothan: Get up to $8,000 just for buying a home
- 02/20/09 05:28 AM
This article was originally posted on DothanHomeSearch.com Part of the new economic stimulus package just signed by President Obama aims to stimulate the housing market. This post is not to debate the merits of the plan, or even this specific provision of it. The purpose of this post is to give you, our Dothan area home buyers, the information you need to be able to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit. Here is everything you need to know. Who gets to use it? First-time home buyers are eligible. First-time home buyers are defined as the folks who have not … (0 comments)
As expected, the number of homes for sale in Dothan has moved back up this month. As of this past Monday, there were 1012 houses listed for sale in the Dothan MLS, up from 979 in January. Inventory levels are seasonal just like sales are, so we expect this number to move up even more, although how much is hard to predict.
Absorption rate We have already talked about how pending sales are up significantly right now, but that rise has yet to translate into any increase in the number of homes sold … (0 comments)
dothan: Dothan real estate market - February new construction report
- 02/16/09 06:42 AM
This article was originally posted by Judy Spears on DothanHomeSearch.com There were 13 permits issued in January for new homes to be built, which is coincidentally the lowest monthly figure since last January. Activity ramped up in February and March of 2008, so we will see if that happens again this year. Interestingly, there have been only a couple of permits issued where the valuation was over $300,000 in the past few months. Charles pointed out in last week’s Dothan real estate inventory report that this price range is basically dead in our area right now, new home market included. … (0 comments)
dothan: Dothan real estate market - February sales report
- 02/16/09 06:37 AM
There was a fairly significant 20% drop in year over year home sales in the Dothan area for January. Last year, there were 63 homes sold in January, compared 50 this year. This number also represents the least number of homes sold in a month since way back in 2000. Looking at the pending sales chart for the last three months gives us some reason for optimism however. Pending sales have trended higher the past few weeks, which should mean that February and March sales numbers will be higher.
There are segments in the Dothan real estate market that are struggling. … (0 comments)
dothan: Dothan Real Estate - December 2008 Inventory Report
- 12/22/08 07:14 AM
There hasn’t been much movement either up or down in the number of homes for sale in the Dothan MLS over the past several weeks. Single family houses for sale peeked around 1,030 in early November, but have since settled back down to around the 1,000 mark. Considering that an increase in inventory during the fall is very common, it looks as though the top may have been reached. We will know after the first of the year, when another surge upward could occur.
Absorption rate A big fall in the number of homes sold in November (more … (1 comments)
dothan: Day trips from Dothan - Kolomoki Mounds
- 08/26/08 08:29 AM
This article was originally posted on DothanHomeSearch.com My wife and I love to occasionally load up the kids and take off to any interesting place we can find within a short drive of Dothan. Our area has an abundance of unique sights, some well known and some not so well known. Kolomoki Mounds State Park Location – Early County Georgia, just north of Blakely. Take Hwy 52 on the east side of town toward Columbia. Once in Georgia, just follow the signs. Drive time from Dothan – about an hour or so Cost – $3 to park, a few dollars … (0 comments)
dothan: Alabama Foreclosures up 73%
- 08/22/08 03:26 AM
This article was originally posted on DothanHomeSearch.com How is that for a sensational headline? Do you think the media is trying to influence your thinking? This indeed was the headline of a post this week from the Birmingham Business Journal. As is usually the case though, the headline doesn’t really tell the story. Context is very important. If you go on to read the entire piece, you will see that the 73% increase is from July of 2007. There was a small 11.5% increase over June, 2008, and it is important to note that the number of foreclosures in Alabama had … (0 comments)
dothan: The Southern Boundary of the United States
- 07/30/08 04:28 AM
This article was originally posted on DothanHomeSearch.com This historic marker is located just south of Dothan at the Florida State line, erected on the east side of the highway. From the Historic Chattahoochee Commission website: Southern Boundary of the United States, 1795-1819 Location: Located on Highway 231 at Ellicott's Crossing. Marker Dedication or Erection Date: October 27, 1995 Marker Text: On October 27, 1795, the United States concluded the Treaty of San Lorenzo with Spain, establishing 31 north latitude as the boundary between its southern territory and West Florida. Despite Spanish delays, commissions representing the two countries … (0 comments)
dothan: Dothan real estate market steady compared to rest of Alabama
- 07/30/08 04:22 AM
This article was originally posted on DothanHomeSearch.com The Dothan area real estate market was the only area in Alabama to show positive sales growth in June, data from the Alabama Center for Real Estate shows. According to a story in The Dothan Eagle, Dothan was the only market in Alabama to show an increase in June, compared to last year. As posted earlier, home sales here are down about 12% through the first half of the year, compared to the same period in 2007. So why is this market seemingly stronger than many others around the state? A couple of reasons. … (0 comments)
dothan: Day trips from Dothan - Chattahoochee State Park
- 07/28/08 09:19 AM
This article was originally posted on DothanHomeSearch.com My son and I had the opportunity to visit Chattahoochee State Park on a church outing a few weeks back. Take a minute and read about this park just a short drive from Dothan. Chattahoochee State Park Location – southeastern Houston County, right on the Chattahoochee River and the Florida state line. Drive time from Dothan – around 30–40 minutes from just about anywhere around town Cost – $2 per person, $1 for kids and seniors. $2 per person for fishing, kids 12 and under free. Camping and RV hook-up available, as well as … (0 comments)
dothan: Dothan Real Estate Report - July Sales Update
- 07/18/08 02:27 PM
This article was originally posted on DothanHomeSearch.com While the number of homes sold and closed in June was down compared to May and also to June of 2007 (114 to 122 and 133 respectively), the number of homes in pending status was up significantly when compared to the same time frames. The 87 homes listed in pending status in the Dothan MLS is the highest monthly total since March, and the second highest since April of 2007, over a year ago. Since pending sales are considered the prime indicator of future market activity, the Dothan real estate market looks to be … (0 comments)
dothan: Dothan Real Estate Report - July New Construction
- 07/18/08 02:24 PM
This article was originally posted on DothanHomeSearch.com There is nothing else to say about the new home market here in Dothan other than it is flat. New home starts continue to be low and the number of new construction homes on the market is at an all-time high. There were 21 new residential construction permits issued in June, down from 23 in May and June of 2007. Here is the trend over the last twelve months.
Inventory of new construction homes on the market remains steady. There are currently 221 listed in the Dothan area MLS, up slightly from … (0 comments)
dothan: Dothan Real Estate Market Report - June New construction update
- 06/09/08 08:12 AM
This article was originally posted on DothanHomeSearch.com Well, the jump in new home starts here in the Dothan real estate market was short lived. Last month we had a big increase. This month the number was right back down again. There were 23 new residential construction permits issued in May, down from 37 in April. Here is the trend over the last twelve months.
Inventory of new construction homes on the market remains steady. There are currently 224 listed in the Dothan area MLS, the same number as last month. What will next month hold? If you have an interest … (0 comments)
dothan: Dothan area absorption rates
- 06/06/08 03:55 AM
This article was originally posted on DothanHomeSearch.com We have discussed absorption rates in previous posts, but always from the view of the overall Dothan area real estate market. Today we're going to look at some different areas of the overall market, specifically the different areas defined by the Dothan MLS. First, a brief explanation of the MLS areas is in order. The layout of Dothan lends itself to being easily divided out into geographical areas. The major north-south highway is US 231/431, while traveling on US 84 (Main Street) gets you from east to west. Dothan is circled by Alabama Hwy … (2 comments)
dothan: Cloverdale, Deer Valley, Grove Park, and Pine Lake are hottest neighborhoods
- 05/30/08 07:49 AM
This article was originally posted on DothanHomeSearch.com Sales have been steady over the last few months, and some areas are selling exceptionally well right now. Here is a brief overview of the hottest subdivisions in the Dothan real estate market right now. Click on the neighborhood name for a map of homes for sale in that area. Cloverdale Cloverdale is really more of a neighborhood than just one particular subdivision. Located in southeast Dothan, Cloverdale area homes sold recently have been priced from $69,900 up to $139,000, making it a great area for affordable housing. Deer Valley Deer Valley is … (1 comments)
dothan: Dothan Real Estate Market Update - May Inventory Report
- 05/22/08 07:53 AM
This article was originally posted on DothanHomeSearch.com Yes, I realize this report is about a week or so late. Fortunately, there are a good number of people buying and selling houses right now in Dothan, so we are swamped. So, apologies for being late and here is this month’s inventory report. Inventory Inventory was up just over 5% in April to 968 single family units on the market. On its face, that looks like a significant change. Inventory typically rises in the spring, so we’ll have to wait a month or two to see if inventory is going to start another … (0 comments)
dothan: Dothan Real Estate Market Report - May New construction update
- 05/19/08 02:42 AM
This article was originally posted on DothanHomeSearch.com The number of residential new construction permits issued in April was up significantly from previous months. The total of 37 permits issued is the most in one month since March of last year. Here is the trend over the last twelve months.
Inventory of new construction homes on the market continues to edge down slightly, with 224 listed in the Dothan MLS as of this morning. Is this a sign of a rebound, or are builders building because they have to build to stay in business? We will see. If you have an … (0 comments)
We are pleased to announce the addition of a page here on Dothan Home Search specifically dedicated to our area schools. When you visit dothanhomesearch.com/schools, you will see a map of area schools, and be clicking on a specific school location, you'll get some general information as well as a couple of links to school test scores, demographic information, and reviews. The page is not quite completed, but we are adding more schools and links daily until it is. The link to the page will show up on the sidebar under the "Inside Dothan Home Search" section of links. Is there … (0 comments)
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