homesforsalehooveralabama: Selling Your Home - Fill Those Shady Spots With Flowers
- 06/21/08 02:41 AM
As you can tell from reading my former blogs, I really like trees. One "problem" with trees is they create a lot of shade. Having shade in your yard is GOOD for your electric bill and great for relaxing away from the hot sun, but it can make it difficult to have a lot of blooming flowers. Several years ago, I went to visit a friend who had a very shady backyard. All along her fence she had these tall bushes (15') with these beautiful blue flowers. Each flower was a little smaller than a baseball. She told me that the … (1 comments)
homesforsalehooveralabama: Lantana Great for the Hot Days of Summer.
- 06/20/08 11:05 AM
Yes, Summer is here! Temperatures in the 90's, and the humidity makes it feel like over 100! Those plants - such as petunia - that looked so good in May, have to be watered constantly, and even then are beginning to look really tired out. So what about Curb Appeal!! I think Lantanas are a wonderful choice for our hot summers. They come in several colors: bright golden yellow, yellow and orange blends and lavender. The golden variety is a perennial and will come back next summer (not in the spring for those of us who tend to be impatient). I … (0 comments)
homesforsalehooveralabama: Home Sale Activity in Helena Alabama May 2008
- 06/13/08 09:44 AM
Home sales in Helena were strong in the month of May 2008 with 49 homes closing. This was up from 34 in March and the highest monthly sales number since June 2007 (51). The average salesprice continues to tick down though and was $194,914. Prices range from $94,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home near downtown to a$370,000 for a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath in Riverwoods. The average days on the market for sold properties was 59.28. Currently there are 289 properties on the market in Helena which represents a 5.89 month supply. Looking for a new home? Search for … (0 comments)
homesforsalehooveralabama: Home Sale Activity Hoover Alabama May 2008
- 06/12/08 11:06 AM
Home sales in the Hoover, Alabama ticked up slightly with 111 homes closing in the month of May - up from 100 in both April and March. In the Hoover Alabama area, the average salesprice was $285,423 with prices ranging from $56,000 for a 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath at the Four Seasons Condos off of Lorna Rd., to $599,900 for a 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath home on 4 acres in Grand Oaks which is a new subdivision off of South Shades Crest Rd. Forty Four closed sales were new construction. Currently there are 949 homes on the market which represents an … (0 comments)
homesforsalehooveralabama: Don't Take Down the Tree - Fix the Sidewalk
- 06/11/08 04:10 AM
It is no secret I love trees. I cried when they started cutting down the trees to widen HWY 150 in Hoover. Do you remember how the trees used to make a canopy over the road by the Lake Crest subdivision? It was always 5 degrees cooler when you passed under those trees - not the 100+ temps we drive in now! The benefits of trees are endless. I have two large trees is my backyard. One is a cottonwood that gives me the worst case of sinus in the spring - but the tree isn't going anywhere!! I was … (0 comments)
homesforsalehooveralabama: Selling Your Home in Hoover Alabama - Get A Pre-Sale Home Inspection
- 05/21/08 08:38 AM
In my blog earlier this week, I mentioned finishing the "honey do" list before putting your house on the market. Well sometimes you need a little extra help or another set of eyes to help pinpoint what might be wrong with your house. A Professional pre-sale inspection by a qualified home inspector is a great option. They have a checklist that they use and can point out things that need attention. Most inspections cost less than $300. Many inspectors take pictures and can give you the detailed report online. Professional inspections can identify problems that you can then fix before any … (0 comments)
homesforsalehooveralabama: Home Sales in Russet Woods, Hoover Alabama April 2008
- 05/20/08 10:59 AM
Russet Woods and its sister neighborhood Southwood are conveniently located 3 miles off I-459 at the HWY 150 exit in Hoover, Alabama. Just 5 miles to the Galleria, 2 miles to Hoover High and 15 miles to downtown Birmingham this neighborhood is a great place to call home. Five homes sold in Russet Woods and Southwood in the month of April. Click here to see details of these properties. If you would like information about YOUR neighborhood, contact me at www.ToniBird.com. … (0 comments)
homesforsalehooveralabama: Stop and Smell the Roses
- 05/16/08 03:57 AM
Boy this has been a hectic week! I don't think I have been in bed before 11:00 any night this week - which for me is WAY too late! So, for all those folks who think the Real Estate market is slow right now I say WHAT are you thinking!! All this week, though, next to my porch between the driveway and entrance has been this beautiful rose. Every day as I pass by with my laptop and files in hand, I am reminded to "Stop and Smell the Roses". This has helped me to take a deep breath and appreciate … (0 comments)
homesforsalehooveralabama: 5 Things To Understand About Home Insurance
- 05/15/08 02:39 PM
When you get ready to buy that new home, you'll need to get a homeowner's insurance poilcy on it. There are hundreds of insurance companies in the Hoover, Alabama and greater Birmingham area, and different tyes of coverages. When you are shopping, make sure you are comparing like policies and getting the coverage you need. Talk to your prospective agent and find one that will explain things to you. Here are some things to ask questions about. •1. Look for exclusions to coverage. For example, most insurance policies do not cover flood or earthquake damage as a standard item. These coverages must be bought … (0 comments)
homesforsalehooveralabama: Home Sales in Oak Park and The Woodlands, Hoover Alabama
- 05/12/08 04:53 AM
Oak Park and The Woodlands are sister neighborhoods located off HWY 93, less than a mile from Morgan Rd (HWY 52). The Woodlands is located in Hoover Alabama and Oak Park has homes in Hoover and others in Helena, Alabama. Many trees were left when this neighborhood was developed and several homes have nice views. Click here for details on homes sold in Oak Park and The Woodlands from January 1st. 2008 to the present. If you would like information about home sales in YOUR neighborhood, contact me at www.ToniBird.com.
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homesforsalehooveralabama: Home Sales in Lake Crest, Hoover Alabama April 2008
- 05/12/08 04:36 AM
Lake Crest, a neighborhood conveniently located between Shades Crest Road and HWY 150 in Hoover is a great place to live. Every time I drive through there, people are out walking their dog, or mowing the grass and everybody seems very friendly. Houses range from the Lake Crest Townhomes to large homes on the Lake. Many homes have spectacular views. The numbers are in for April. Three homes sold in the Lake Crest neighborhhod in April 2008. Two of them were in the Oakmere section. Click Here for detailed information on those that sold. If you would like information about … (0 comments)
As you can tell from reading my former blogs, I really like trees. One "problem" with trees is they create a lot of shade. Having shade in your yard is GOOD for your electric bill and great for relaxing away from the hot sun, but it can make it difficult to have a lot of blooming flowers.
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