Written by Shannon F. Holmes on March 19th, 2009
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Recently TV’s Craig Ferguson performed at The Comedy Club in Hoover, a large suburb of Birmingham, Alabama. “I have NEVER seen a place more MISREPRESENTED in my LIFE “ , he said. “It’s all MODERN and everything. The people are SO FRIENDLY, and I had the BEST Philly cheesesteak sandwich I have EVER had in my life! I’M MOVING HERE!” , he exclaimed.
As I sat in that Saturday night audience enjoying his show, I wondered how many others HAD NO IDEA what WORLD CLASS AMENITIES Birmingham, and its outlying areas, have to offer. From Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa to the five star Highlands Bar and Grill Restaurant; from the boutiques of Homewood and the Villages of Mountain Brook, to the fabulous shopping of The Summit, Riverchase Galleria, and Brookwood Mall; from SOUTHERN LIVING and SOUTHERN ACCENTS magazines toPepper Place design center; Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center to Regions Park; from the incredible estates of Mountain Brook to the explosion of new home communities , such as Greystone, along the 280 corridor; from top doctors to UAB Medical Center, Birmingham is one of the nation’s best kept secrets for amenities versus affordability.
More good news for the Birmingham real estate market is that Birmingham, Alabama now ranks #4 on the nation’s list of places for a home price rebound, according to the Birmingham Business Journal.
Birmingham was just named #46 on the list of the country’s largest metropolitan areas for quality of life, based on “well-rounded markets with healthy economies, moderate costs of living, light traffic, impressive housing stocks and high-powered educational systems” ( Birmingham ranks No. 46 for quality of life – Birmingham Business Journal).
Birmingham, and its surrounding communities have it all: great homes, fine dining and entertainment, incomparable sports, amazing shopping, terrific schools, world-renowned medical facilities, breathtaking scenery, and unbelievable weather, in a city that mixes trendy with traditional.
Friendly and sophisticated, Birmingham has all the amenities of Atlanta or LA , without the never-ending traffic congestion, or exorbitant cost of living. Whether your style is “English Cottage“, or “Tudor Castle”, you will find that Birmingham truly is a “Magic City”.
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on April 15th, 2009
USE THE SEARCH BOX AT THE TOP RIGHT TO FIND INFORMATION ON A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE IN BEAUTIFUL HOOVER ALABAMA.
Amazing affordability and a wealth of options and amenities in real estate make Hoover, Alabama one of America’s best places to live. Money Magazine named Hoover to its “Top 100 Best Places to Live” for 2006. Forbes just ranked Birmingham #28 on its list of “Most Affordable Cities” for 2009, which draws national attention to the surrounding market when homeowners are considering a move. No matter what needs or price range you may have, Hoover has it all!
One popular choice is the tree-lined, traditional neighborhood of Green Valley. This charming area surrounds the lovely Star Lake and Hoover Country Club. Improvements to the 6,776 yards long golf course at Hoover Country Club began on March 15th , 2010. Three holes have been redesigned, new lakes have been put in, and numerous other upgrades made to make this area even more beautiful. Situated on large lots, the homes in this community are nearby to schools, shopping, and entertainment. You may want to put your guests up at the impressive Wynfrey Hotel, then take them out on the town. Whether spending an afternoon at the library, an evening at the local movie cineplex, or dining out, this area is just minutes away from it all!
If a new home is what you seek, then The Preserve may appeal to you with its Town Center retail area, Clubhouse, and neighborhood pool. Homes in this area range from cottages to manors. Each year a Jazz Festival is hosted here. Immediately adjacent to this community is the Moss Rock Preserve, a favorite place for hiking and nature watching.
Another new home community is the fabulous Ross Bridge, with home prices between the $200,000′s to over $1 million. Ross Bridge has the great honor of having been named, “Best Community in America” for 2010. Within this development you will find a shopping area, the incredible castle-like Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort and Spa, and the Robert Trent Jones golf course which each year is host to the Regions Charity Golf Classic ranked as the #1 Champions Tour event by Sports Illustrated.
Two of Hoover’s newest communities are the highly popular Chace Lake in the Riverchase area, and Water’s Edge at Bent River. Both offer great amenities such as a community clubhouse or cabana, and pool.
Just off of Highway 150, and convenient to shopping and schools, is the beautiful Trace Crossings. Whether you desire a view lot or a lake home, this community can accommodate your needs. Homes in this area surround Trace Crossings Elementary, Hoover High Freshman Campus, and Hoover High School (recently featured on MTV’s Two A Days for its outstanding football program).
Another wonderful area is Greystone, a sprawling community of magnificent homes encompassing two world class golf courses. The Greystone Founders Golf Course was formerly home to what is now the Regions Charity Golf Championship. Located off the Highway 280 Corridor, and close to nearly every amenity, these neighborhoods are sure to delight. From garden home to golf course mansion, this highly popular area has much to offer.
All this and more can be found in the beautiful city of Hoover, whose motto is “Hoover’s Happening!”
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SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR®
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Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on August 2nd, 2012
RealtySouth has the great honor to have won the award in the Real Estate and Development category for “Birmingham’s Most Admired Company” in the Birmingham Business Journal for 2012.
From a survey of prominent executives, business leaders and public officials, RealtySouth won the award based on the way it conducts business, the high level of unique and special services through Family of Services, domination of the Birmingham, Alabama real estate market on both the listing and selling side, and professionalism and longevity in the community.
Agent Shannon Holmes of RealtySouth agrees with CEO Ty Dodge that the best Real Estate experience occurs when the resources to list, buy a home, and close transactions are all under one roof, and RealtySouth Family of Services makes this possible. With the connected services of TitleSouth, InsuranceSouth, HomeServicesLending, and RealtySouth, great service can be provided to the consumer. Always at the top of the real estate sales market, it is no wonder that RealtySouth would win the “Most Admired Birmingham Real Estate Company” award.
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on September 3rd, 2011
The Birmingham, Alabama real estate market currently offers several choices in rentals. If you are looking for a property that is for rent in Birmingham, a lease or lease with option to purchase may fit your needs. Click below for the most up-to-date rental information on homes for rent in the Birmingham real estate market:
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Choosing one of the area homes for rent in Birmingham, Alabama may be a good choice for you if:
- You will only be in the Birmingham area for one to two years
- You still have an unsold home in another city
- You are new to the area and need more time to decide which area best fits your needs
- You wish to build a home, need to shop for a lot, meet with an architect, and allow time for the construction of your new home
- You can afford a rental payment, but do not have a large down payment for a home loan at this time
For these reasons and more, dipping your toe into the Birmingham, Alabama real estate market by first leasing a rental property, may be the best option for you. Given the specifics of your particular situation, considering homes for rent in Birmingham, Alabama could be the best solution for you.
Shannon Holmes, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on August 7th, 2011
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Are you aware that in most markets it is still cheaper to buy than rent? In the current economy, there are so many Birmingham real estate options from which to choose, and you will need an agent to help you make the best real estate decisions. You have definitely come to the right place to begin your home search. As the local real estate expert, and a Birmingham native, I am ready to put my years of experience as a REALTOR® to work for you. My #1 goal is to provide you with the best real estate services possible. You will want to know how to find the right house for you. I will make it my highest priority to find the home that best matches your wants, needs, and price.
My areas of real estate expertise are:
- Highway 280 Corridor, including Greystone, Highland Lakes, Brook Highland, Inverness, Meadowbrook, Mt. Laurel, and Chelsea
- Vestavia Hills, including Liberty Park, Old Overton, and Cahaba Heights
- Hoover, including Ross Bridge, The Preserve, and Riverchase
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If you haven’t chosen a Birmingham REALTOR® yet, consider asking an agent these questions:
- What are the fastest growing Birmingham areas in Jefferson and Shelby counties?
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As a top agent for the #1 real estate company in Alabama, I can help find your dream home in Birmingham and the surrounding suburbs of Jefferson and Shelby counties. Whether you are interested in buyng your first home, a retirement home, an executive home, a lot, a townhouse, condo, loft, or an historic property, I can help find the right real estate property for you in the Birmingham, Alabama area!
Shannon Holmes, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on June 12th, 2011
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5131 Lake Crest Circle Hoover Alabama 35226
Lake Crest subdivision in Hoover, Alabama is situated in a prime location between Shades Crest Road and Highway 150, with quick access to I – 459, Highway 31, and I – 65. The hilly terrain affords this neighborhood with abundant basement lots, considered to be very desirable in the Birmingham, Alabama real estate market. With a mix of attached townhomes and single family homes for sale, there is plenty of variety for the homebuyer.
Home pricing currently ranges from the $230,000′s to over $640,000.
Lake Crest is a planned community that includes a neighborhood homeowners association.
Some of the amenities homes for sale in Lake Crest have to offer include:
- Homes with Basement Lots
- Homes with View lots
- Homes with Water Views of the Lake
- Lake Crest Clubhouse
- Lake Crest Community Swimming Pool
- Lake Crest Tennis Courts
- Lake with Fishing
- Walking Paths
- Convenient access to shopping, including The Grove Shopping Center, and the Riverchase Galleria
- Quick Access to Downtown Birmingham, Alabama
- Close to Regions Park Sports Stadium, home of the Birmingham Barons baseball team
- Hoover City Schools – zoned for Gwin Elementary School, Simmons Middle School, and Hoover High School.
Directions: Take I-459 North to Exit 10. Take a right onto Highway 150. Take a right on Lake Crest Drive.
Shannon Holmes, REALTOR® : cell (205) 706-3975
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109 Inverness Plaza
Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on June 5th, 2011
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3446 Strollaway Drive Hoover, AL 35226 Green Valley home for sale
Hoover Country Club in Hoover, Alabama is surrounded by the Green Valley Subdivision of homes, which includes Green Valley Fairways and Country Club Highlands. Because Green Valley was the first planned subdivision in Hoover, it got the prime location for convenience in the Hoover, Alabama real estate market.
Mr. William H. Hoover deeded the land for the Green Valley Country Club, now known as Hoover Country Club. This sparked a wave of home building in the area. Starting in the late 1950′s, Green Valley began to develop homes for sale and continued to grow, with some new homes being completed as late as the recent 2,000′s. It is not uncommon for homes in Green Valley Subdivision to be purchased or inherited by family members, or for parents to live in the same neighborhood as their grown children. From local news anchors to city council members, this neighborhood is a popular area for the movers and shakers of Hoover. Green Valley Drugs, with its old fashion lunch counter and pharmacy, is immediately adjacent to the area, and is the gathering spot for home cooking and gossip. If you are searching for a neighborhood with a ”Mayberry” feel, Green Valley Subdivision in Hoover, Alabama may be for you.
Amenities for Green Valley Subdivision, Hoover, Alabama include:
- Large lots and Mature trees
- Private Hoover Country Club (golf course, tennis courts, clubhouse, pool, toddler pool)
- Star Lake (fishing and walking track)
- Hoover Schools – zoned for Green Valley Elementary or Gwin Elementary, Simmons Middle School, and Hoover High School
- Immediately adjacent to Highway 31 business and shopping district
- Situated between I-459 and I-65 exits for downtown commutes
- 5 minutes to the Riverchase Galleria
- 5 minutes to Hoover Municipal Complex, including Hoover Library, Hoover Rec Center, Police Station, and City Hall
Directions: From Highway 31 south, turn right on Braddock Drive. From Highway 31 North, go 3 blocks past the Riverchase Galleria, left on Deo Dara Drive.
Shannon Holmes, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975
Email: shholmes@realtysouth.com
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on May 22nd, 2011
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104 Kilkerran Way, Pelham, AL 35124 Ballantrae home for sale
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Ballantrae Clubhouse - Pelham, Alabama
Ballantrae Subdivision is a community of upscale homes in Pelham, Alabama. Homes for sale in each separate neighborhood have a defined look and feel, from cottages to stone and mortar-washed brick homes of distinction. How appropriate that the country that invented the game of golf should provide the Scottish Castle theme seen throughout the Ballantrae Subdivision. Ballantrae Golf Club fits so naturally into the rolling landscape, and has one of the most beautiful golf courses and clubhouses in the Birmingham real estate market.
Left View Ballantrae Golf Clubhouse Pelham Alabama
Ballantrae Community Pool - Pelham, Alabama
Amenities that attract home buyers to Ballantrae include:
- Planned community
- Wide variety of home pricing
- Beautiful wooded setting
- Fire station within the community
- Neighborhood pool
- Scottish Castle Clubhouse with turret
- Ballantrae Golf Course
- Homes for sale with high end features such as hardwood floors, granite counters, and outdoor kitchens
- Close proximity to I-65
- Minutes from several retail shopping areas, including the Colonial Promenade Alabaster
- zoned for Valley Elementary School, Riverchase Middle School, and Pelham High School
Ballantrae Directions: Take I-65 South to Exit 242. Left onto County Road 52. Turn Right at the CVS Pharmacy. Right at the dead end onto Highway 11. Left into Weatherly. Continue up the hill into Ballantrae.
SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975.
Email: shholmes@realtysouth.com
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on April 8th, 2011
Mountain Brook, Alabama is at its most beautiful in Springtime, with the beauty of flowering dogwood and azaleas sprinkling the wooded setting. Realtor Shannon Holmes of RealtySouth recently took a walking tour of one of her favorite Mountain Brook areas, snapping pictures of beautiful homes and scenery from Jemison Park along Mountain Brook Parkway, and up Overhill Road to Guilford, Hastings, Sussex, and Balmoral Roads. Notice the different architectural styles of the city.
Lovely French Norman in Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook Colonial
This Mountain Brook Colonial is a well known former Birmingham Symphony Decorator Showhouse situated along Mountain Brook Parkway next to Jemison Park. Sidewalks lead past this beautiful home as part of the walking trails in the city.
The Mill is another familiar site across from Jemison Park. Built in the 1920′s as a replacement for the original grist mill burned during the American Civil War, this replica is now a charming private home.
Springtime view of The Mill in Mountain Brook
In the picture below, water rushes along the creek running through Jemison Park in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
View up the creek in Jemison Park
Here are more homes along Mountain Brook Parkway as viewed from Jemison Park.
Traditional Beauty as seen from Mountain Brook Parkway
French Design in Stone as seen from Mountain Brook Parkway
Williamsburg Traditional on Mountain Brook Parkway
Climbing the hill above Mountain Brook Parkway, the lovely Spring buds and flowers can be enjoyed on the lawns of these Mountain Brook, Alabama homes.
Timeless Design in Brick
This home was once featured on the Independent Presbyterian Church Christmas Tour
Elegant Mountain Brook Home
Stone Renovation with Winding Drive
Wonderful Angles and Detail on this Mountain Brook Tudor
On this beautiful April day, the glories of Spring and the beautiful homes of Mountain Brook provided an enjoyable afternoon.
SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR®
(205) 706-3975
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Please contact Shannon Holmes for questions about Birmingham, Alabama real estate, or for more information on beautiful Mountain Brook, Alabama homes.
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on March 29th, 2011
Birmingham, Alabama Real Estate Expert Shannon Holmes of RealtySouth was recently interviewed about Mountain Brook, Alabama by New York Times reporter Venessa Wong for Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Interested in information on “America’s Most Expensive Blocks”, Realtor Shannon Holmes was asked to discuss the Mountain Brook, Alabama area, where the per capita income is one of the nation’s highest.
Part of the discussion centered on the charm of the city, and the beautiful iconic architecture from the 1920′s to the 1940′s. The homes along and above Mountain Brook Parkway, in the section which includes Overhill, Guilford, Southwood, Hastings, and Balmoral Roads contain nearly every style of home considered to be most desirable for the wealthy. These include Tudor and French castles, Mediterranean villas, Georgian mansions, and Greek Revival homes set in park-like settings. Many of these homes have been lovingly restored, updated, and increased in size to accommodate the modern family. Although some may disagree, this was the area chosen as most indicative of Old Mountain Brook.
Also discussed, were the long boulevards of high end housing along Cherokee Road and Old Overton Road, as well as the areas around Birmingham Country Club and Mountain Brook Club.
When discussing newer homes built in the last 20 to 25 years, Shook Hill Parkway was mentioned.
With street names such as “Memory Lane” and “Easy Street”, the lovely homes of Mountain Brook carry a charm and cache’ all their own.
Click the link to see beautiful color photographs of Mountain Brook.
Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975
109 Inveness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Click the link for more information on Mountain Brook, Alabama real estate and luxury homes for sale covered in the article in which Shannon Holmes was interviewed by Bloomberg BusinessWeek.
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on March 15th, 2011
Shannon Holmes RealtySouth Top Sales Volume Hoover Metro February 2011
Realtor Shannon Holmes of RealtySouth Hoover Metro Office had the top sales volume for February 2011 for Hoover Metro Office. As a top Buyer’s Agent you can count on her to provide you with excellent representation on the buyer side of the real estate transaction.
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on March 15th, 2011
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Realtor Shannon Holmes, an agent of Realtysouth Hoover Metro, had the top listing volume for the Hoover Metro Office for 2010. A strong listing agent, Shannon Holmes has been commended for her creativity by the CEO of RealtySouth for her innovative use of the internet to provide superior marketing of her listings on Youtube, and her websites and social media.
RealtySouth CEO Ty Dodge Commends Realtor Shannon Holmes for Creative Internet Marketing
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on February 5th, 2011
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109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on October 19th, 2010
Shannon Holmes Video Client Testimonial from Ty and Aimee Prim, who used Shannon as their listing agent to get a quick sale for their Chapel Creek Estates home in Hoover, Alabama.
Shannon Holmes Video Client Testimonial from Greg and Julia Stewart, who just bought the very first home in Ross Bridge Northampton, Hoover, Alabama.
Video Client Testimonial of Gene and Alice Johnson, buyer clients for the Ross Bridge Subdivision in Hoover, Alabama.
Video testimonial of Jaki and Mike Ahlemeyer who were buyer clients of Shannon Holmes in the Riverchase Subdivision in Hoover, Alabama. Their closing date was March 1, 2011.
Video testimonial from Kenny and Mary Smitherman for whose home Shannon Holmes was Listing Agent.
Video Testimonial from Greg and Christy O’Connor who were buyer clients of Realtor Shannon Holmes for the Riverchase Subdivision in Hoover, Alabama. Closing date 1/28/11.
Video Client Testimonial of Glenn and Shereen Glover for whom Shannon Holmes RealtySouth was listing agent. Their closing date was April 29th, 2011.
Video testimonial from buyer client Shawn who enjoyed working with RealtySouth real estate agent Shannon Holmes and recently closed his transaction.
Video Client Testimonial of Richard and Cheryl Brewer with Shannon Holmes of Realtysouth as the listing agent. Closing date 7/15/2011.
Click here to find out more about Shannon Holmes.
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on October 8th, 2010
Real estate expert Shannon Holmes explains the 3 little words that you don’t want to hear when showing property to prospective buyers. Hearing these words can quickly end a potential sale, and are easily preventable.
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on August 24th, 2010
Real Estate Expert Shannon Holmes has an Open House Tip for you to make your home memorable for the right reasons.
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on July 31st, 2010
Why do you need a home inspection when purchasing a home for sale? You are about to make one of the largest single investments of your life when you buy a home. You would not buy a used car without having an expert mechanic check it out, nor should you buy a home without getting the expert opinion of someone who can spot trouble that is hidden, or predict future problems based on poor condition of mechanical, plumbing, or structural issues that have not yet failed, but soon may.
Whether handwritten or computer generated, these reports will be divided into the different systems of the home, and contain specific comments about the condition of each one. The home inspector will visually check each system, and make recommendations about repairing, replacing, or calling in an expert to look at health and safety issues he may uncover.
Some of the issues a home inspector might find are:
- Mold or mildew
- Old roof nearing the end of its life span
- Furnace or Air Conditioning Problems
- Outdated electrical panels or wiring which may pose a shock or fire hazard
- Plumbing issues such as leaking or blocked pipes
- Foundation walls that are cracked
- Structural supports that have failed
- Mortar which has been dislodged between bricks and needs to be repointed
- Appliances that are no longer functioning
- Dry or wet rot of wood
- Visual evidence of insect infestation
Some of the issues the home inspector might uncover may be extensive, or very simple and inexpensive to fix. In a well-maintained home there may be little or nothing of significance found in the home inspection, but it is much better to know if there might be any problems before they occur.
You need a home inspection to prevent any expensive surprises with the systems of the home you wish to buy, and make owning a new home a pleasurable and rewarding experience.
When working as your buyer agent, I will always advise that it is in the best interest of my clients to get a home inspection.
Shannon Holmes, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975
109 Inverness Plaza
Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Shannon Holmes recommends that you always get a home inspection when buying a home. With top quality real estate service and advice as her goal, Shannon wants to be sure you know why you need a home inspection .
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on July 16th, 2010
Home Services of America, which owns RealtySouth, was ranked #2 Top Sales Volume in the nation for 2009 by REALTOR Magazine.
Home Services of America ranked #2 Top Sales Volume 2009
Home Services of America also ranked #2 Top Transaction Sides for all of America in 2009.
Home Services of America also #2 Nationwide Top Transaction Sides 2009
Realtysouth is #1 in sales and listings for Birmingham. The next 20 companies combined do not equal what just RealtySouth does in this market. We control the real estate inventory and the volume. WE CONTROL THE BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA REAL ESTATE MARKET!
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on July 7th, 2010
Pathway at Aldridge Gardens
If you are looking for a great place to visit in the city of Hoover, Alabama that is inexpensive and fun, try the beautiful local attraction of Aldridge Gardens.
Recently, my family and I spent a wonderful afternoon at Aldridge Gardens in Hoover, Alabama.
Water Feature at Aldridge Gardens
We took a picnic lunch from a local barbeque place and ate under the tall canopy of trees that made the day feel so much cooler than it actually was.
My children under the tree canopy of the picnic area
Then we spent some time on the little covered boat dock feeding the turtles, geese, and huge carp that gathered in large numbers around the dock hoping for a treat.
Turtles, Geese & Fish at Aldridge Gardens Dock
The pathway around the lake is mostly shaded, so even in the heat of the afternoon summer sun, we were able to walk around the lake and enjoy the view of the original lake home of the Aldridge family. This home is in a beautiful setting, and is a great place for private parties.
Aldridge Family Home
As the day was winding down, we ended up in the large party pavilion with built-in benches. A soft breeze blew through, and we sat and talked while the geese trouped up from the lake for a visit.
Aldridge Gardens Lake with Geese
With its great “heart of Hoover” location, and so many wonderful places to sit and read, or just enjoy nature, I know our family will be back to spend many more relaxing afternoons in Aldridge Gardens, one of Hoover, Alabama’s great places to visit.
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on June 25th, 2010
I believe that it is very important for home sellers to understand the buyer’s market that we are now experiencing by giving those who wish to list their homes my very best advice. As a real estate expert in the Birmingham, Alabama areas of Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Hoover, Inverness, and the Highway 280 Corridor to Chelsea, I believe that it is a huge mistake to list your home at a price above what the current market will bear.
Price is currently driving the market, and everyone wants a bargain. To be competitive and have serious traffic through your home, the listing price must be what the current market reflects, regardless of what homes sold for in your neighborhood several months ago.
Remember, when you want to buy your next home you will get the same great prices from the other side of the transaction. Try to be realistic if you must sell your home now. We cannot control the market, but we can control the price!
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on June 16th, 2010
Situated in the very heart of the Highway 280 Corridor and encompassing more than 1650 acres, are beautiful homes for sale in the neighborhoods of Inverness Subdivision in Birmingham, Alabama: Inverness Applecross, Inverness Cobblestone Square, Inverness Country Club Village, Inverness Cove, Inverness Gardens, Inverness Green, Inverness Highlands, Inverness Kerry Downs, Inverness Kirkwall, Inverness Point, Inverness Selkirk, Inverness Woodford, and Inverness Wyngate.
2023 Wilmington Place Birmingham AL 35242 in Inverness
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A master-planned community with tree-shaded parkways welcoming you to the beauty of a woodland setting, the Inverness community provides amenities any homeowner could want:
- Wide Array of Home Prices in Inverness to Fit Nearly Every Budget
- River View Lots
- Lake View Lots
- Golf Course View Lots at Inverness Country Club
- Garden Homes
- Luxury Homes
- Lake Heather with Boating and Fishing (by permit)
- Cahaba River
- Inverness Country Club with Championship Golf Course, Dining Facilities, Swimming Pool, Fitness Center (private club)
- Inverness Racquet Club
- Jogging Trails
- Inverness Community Fire Station
- Day Care Center is nearby
- Post Office is Conveniently Located to Inverness Subdivision
- Corporate Offices, Retail Shopping, and Commercial Businesses are Nearby to Inverness
- Luxury Apartments in the Inverness Area
- Upscale Senior Living Nearby – Danberry at Inverness
- Convenient Access to Highway 280, Interstate 459, and Highway 31
- Minutes from Downtown Birmingham, Alabama
- Just down Highway 280 from The Summit Luxury Retail Center
- Zoned for Inverness Elementary, Oak Mountain Middle School, and Oak Mountain High School
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on June 15th, 2010
Highland Lakes Home For Sale - 1055 Bluestone Way Birmingham AL 35242
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As you crest the ridge of Oak Mountain past Greystone on Highway 280, you will find the gated luxury home community of Highland Lakes Subdivision in Birmingham, Alabama. Many upscale homes for sale, located on over 1700 acres in a private wooded setting, descend from the foothills of the Appalachians across the ridges and down into a lake-filled valley.
Consisting of mostly resale homes, there are still a few new homes for sale in Highland Lakes Subdivision. Four distinct areas make up the neighborhoods of Highland Lakes:
- Highland Lakes Dunnavant Place from the mid $200,000′s
- Highland Lakes Ashland Place from the mid $300,000′s
- Highland Lakes Regency from the mid $300,000′s
- Highland Lakes Estates from the upper $300,000′s
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Some of the amenities in the Highland Lakes Community are:
- Four Stocked Lakes for Fishing
- Picturesque Gazebo Structures Overlooking the Lakes
- Neighborhood Parks
- Sidewalks
- Streetlights
- Walking Trails
- Playgrounds
- Mountain View Lots
- Water View Lots
- Association Management for Highland Lakes
- Immediate Access to Highway 280 Corridor Shopping, Entertainment, and Commercial Businesses
- Zoned for Mt. Laurel Elementary, Chelsea Middle, and Chelsea High School
Directions to Highland Lakes Subdivision Homes For Sale: Travel Highway 280 East past Interstate 459 until you crest Oak Mountain. Turn left at the traffic signal into the subdivision.
SHANNON HOLMES (205) 706-3975
109 Inverness Plaza
Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on June 8th, 2010
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3325 Brook Highland Circle Birmingham AL 35242 Home For Sale
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One of my fondest memories of the beautiful Brook Highland Subdivision off of Highway 280 was working with a very large and lovely family with seven children. Supervising everything from paint colors to furniture and accessory placement, I was able to turn their house into a home. We became great friends, and periodically, I was asked to help with little updates to their home because of my Interior Design background. When a job transfer occurred a few years later, they were forced to sell their much loved Brook Highland home in a slow winter selling season during an economic downturn. With the advantage of professional home staging, their home sold in only 47 days.
Beautiful, livable homes are just one of the things that draw residents to real estate in Brook Highland Subdivision.
As a neighborhood, Brook Highland has wonderful amenities that give this area great appeal:
Directions: From I-459 North towards Atlanta/Gasden via Exit 250, merge right onto U.S. Highway 280 East towards Childersburg. Turn left onto Highway 119 / Cahaba Valley Road and travel 0.5 miles. Enter the subdivision by taking the second left onto Brook Highland Parkway.
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on June 7th, 2010
Here are quick links to valuable city information provided by local chambers of commerce about Birmingham and its suburban communities:
Birmingham City: http://birminghamal.org/
Jefferson County: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_County,_AL
Shelby County: http://shelbycountyalabama.com/
Alabaster: http://cityofalabaster.com/
Calera: http://www.cityofcalera.org/
Chelsea: http://www.cityofchelsea.com/
Columbiana: http://www.cityofcolumbiana.com/
Helena: http://www.cityofhelena.org/
Homewood: http://www.homewoodal.net/
Hoover: http://www.hooveral.org/
Leeds: http://leedsalabama.com/
McCalla: http://www.americantowns.com/al/mccalla
Mountain Brook: http://www.mtnbrook.org/
Pelham: http://www.pelhamonline.com/
Vestavia: http://www.vestaviahills.net/
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on May 26th, 2010
What makes a neighborhood a great place to buy? As a REALTOR®, I cannot stress enough the number one rule for home buying – location, location, location! Though this is excellent advice, there are also several other important things to consider when choosing the right home for you in a great neighborhood. Because all homes eventually get sold, it is important to keep in mind these factors that will affect resale:
- Schools
- Short Work and Shopping Commutes
- Curb Appeal
- Number of Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- General Appearance of the Area
- Extra Amenities that Make this Neighborhood Stand Out
- How Fast Homes Are Selling in this Neighborhood
- Price that You Can Afford
Perhaps you do not have children, have no plans to have children, or your children are grown. If you think that good schools will not affect your property, guess again. People will sacrifice almost anything to give their children the finest education, so when resale time comes it will be very important to be in a desirable school district.
Distance to work and shopping can make life convenient and pleasant, or add hours of stress, time, and gasoline costs to your day. Buying in an area with quick and easy access to businesses, shopping, entertainment, and schools will increase your enjoyment of your new home, and likely make your home more appealing when it is time to sell.
Always try to buy the home with the most curb appeal on the block. A charming facade will make you smile every time you pull into the driveway, and will be sure to attract home buyers at resale.
Once you are inside the home, be sure it has the right number of bedrooms and bathrooms for the area. Most people agree that a home needs at least 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms to live comfortably.
The drive into your neighborhood should have a pleasing appearance of neatly kept homes. How well your neighbors maintain their homes will definitely affect the value of your home now, and in the future.
A great neighborhood will often offer extra amenities such as a swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, golf club, walking trails, and community parks. The universal appeal of these “extras” will make a home with great amenities more fun to own.
A good sign that your neighborhood is a great one is how quickly and consistently homes sell in your area. Check recent home sales before you buy. Even in an economic downturn, homes in a great neighborhood will sell if priced competitively.
After location, the most important factor to consider when making a home purchase is how comfortably you can afford the price. If every month is a struggle to make your house payment, you will never be able to truly enjoy your home, so never buy more house than you can afford. Job changes and temporary times of unemployment are sometimes a fact of life, so plan ahead to keep your mortgage payment reasonable enough to allow for savings for a rainy day.
Follow these guidelines to home buying, and you will find the right house for you in a great neighborhood!
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on May 8th, 2010
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Just a seven minute drive down Hugh Daniel Drive from Highway 280 is the gated community of Shoal Creek. Nestled within acres of natural areas filled with wild birds, fish, and game, Shoal Creek Subdivision boasts some of the most magnificent homes for sale in the Birmingham, Alabama area.
Featured Shoal Creek Home - 3 Hazeltine Walk
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Perhaps the most private of all Birmingham area neighborhoods, the natural wooded setting of the Shoal Creek Country Club and subdivision has a host of amenities:
- 24 hour Security
- Shoal Creek Country Club, the Jack Nicklaus - designed world class golf course
- Little Links, the 9 hole additional course at Shoal Creek Country Club
- Private Shoal Creek Country Club Clubhouse with Dining
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Stocked Lakes
- Fishing
- Boating (non-motor crafts only)
- Resident Services Lawn Care Maintenance available
- Weekly private Trash Collection Service
- Inanda Stables, a 31 stall Equestrian Facility
- Indoor and Outdoor Equestrian Rings
- Full Service Stables with full time on-site management
Homes in Shoal Creek are zoned for Mount Laurel Elementary, Chelsea Middle, and Chelsea High School .
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109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Written by Shannon F. Holmes on April 20th, 2010
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2082 Royal Fern Hoover AL 35244
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Straddling the line between Jefferson and Shelby Counties is the 3,000 acre neighborhood of Riverchase Country Club Subdivision in Hoover, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham. Begun in the 1970′s, this popular Hoover community continues to have homes for sale occasionally being built on scattered lots, and real estate consisting of older homes, which often have had updates to make them look new inside.
New Riverchase Listing! 942 Chestnut Oaks Cir. Hoover, AL 35244
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An impressive entrance and long winding drive down the tree-studded parkway make this Hoover neighborhood a favorite place to live in the Birmingham, Alabama area.
The many amenities of Riverchase Subdivision include:
- Large Lots with Trees
- Approximately 1800 Homes in an Established Neighborhood
- Many Homes with Basement Lots
- Large Variety of Home Prices – from about the $180,000′s to over one million
- Riverchase Homeowner’s Association
- Riverchase Country Club - Golf, Tennis, Swimming, Clubhouse
- 12 Acre Park w/tot lot
- Hoover Schools – zoned Riverchase Elementary, Berry Middle, and Spain Park High School
- Fire Station w/ Paramedics within the Community
- Nearby Churches
- Close to Hospitals and Medical Clinics
- Convenient to the Riverchase Galleria (the largest mall in the state), The Grove Shopping Center, and the Colonial Promenade Shopping Center
- Convenient to the Hoover Municipal Complex- Library, Senior Center, Police Department
- Approximately 25 minutes to the Birmingham International Airport
- Convenient access to interstate ramps for I-459 and I-65
- Bordered by Highway 150 and Highway 31, two prime commercial and retail districts
Riverchase Home on Baneberry Lake
The newest neighborhood in the Riverchase area is the gated section known as Arbor Hill, which can be found immediately adjacent to Riverchase Elementary School. This private neighborhood has its own Homeowner’s Association.
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109 INVERNESS PLAZA, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35242
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Please contact Shannon Holmes with any questions about Birmingham, Alabama real estate, or to view any Riverchase homes for sale in the Hoover, Alabama MLS.
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