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Saturday, 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- Outdated electrical panels or wiring which may pose a shock or fire hazard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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Monday, March 22nd, 2010
WOW! JUST REDUCED ! 8216 CASTLEHILL ROAD HOOVER ALABAMA 35242 IN GREYSTONE $579,000
My experience and familiarity with homes for sale in Greystone Subdivision, Hoover, Alabama go all the way back to the early 1990′s. When Greystone Country Club Founders Course opened in 1991, my family was one of the first to move into this suburb of Birmingham, Alabama and join the Golf Club. My father built some of the most beautiful homes on the golf course, and my mother and I did the interior design for many of these homes for sale. As your Realtor® in the neighborhoods of Greystone Subdivision, Hoover Alabama, it is possible that I might sell a home to you that I also helped design.
Driving through Greystone, you will find the subdivision has aged very gracefully, with estate sized homes on beautifully manicured lawns meandering around the two golf courses of Founders and Legacy. This is a neighborhood that does not have a tract home feel, and new custom homes are still being built on scattered lots in Greystone Legacy.
Take a look at all the wonderful amenities available in the neighborhoods of Greystone Subdivision,Hoover, Alabama, and search for real estate in the Greystone MLS by subdivision community:
The neighborhoods of Greystone surround the two high caliber golf courses of Greystone Country Club:
Amenities for real estate in Greystone Subdivision, Hoover, Alabama, include:
Directions to Greystone Founders: From Birmingham, travel Highway 280 East past Interstate 459. Go through the Highway 119 Intersection (BP Station on the left). Turn left at the next traffic signal onto Hugh Daniels Drive. Watch for the guard gate. Greystone Subdivision will be on the left.
Directions to Greystone Legacy: From Birmingham, travel Highway 280 East past Interstate 459 to the intersection of Highway 119. BP Station will be on your left and Wachovia Bank will be on your right. Left onto Highway 119 North. Continue on Highway 119 North about 2.5 miles over the Lake Purdy Bridge. After the bridge, you will take the next right into Greystone Legacy neighborhood. Continue on Legacy Drive to the gate.
SEARCH CURRENT BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA MLS LISTINGS HERE
(To search by School District click MLS button above and then the School Search tab at the top of box)
SHANNON HOLMES (205) 706-3975
RealtySouth
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Please contact Shannon Holmes, REALTOR® for any questions about Birmingham, Alabama real estate, or for more information on Greystone Subdivision homes for sale in Hoover, Alabama.
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Monday, July 20th, 2009
4067 Paxton Place Vestavia Hills AL 35242 Liberty Park Home for Sale
CLICK FOR DETAILS OF 4067 PAXTON PLACE VESTAVIA HILLS AL 35242 LIBERTY PARK HOME FOR SALE
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Homes for sale in the 4000 acre master-planned community of Liberty Park Subdivision in Vestavia, Alabama range in price from about the $350,000′s to $1,000,000+, and have a host of fabulous amenities to offer:
- Liberty Park Community Pool
- Lakes with Fishing
- Parks
- Sidewalks
- Playground
- Vestavia Sports Complex
- Trails
- Green Spaces
- Two onsite neighborhood schools – Liberty Park Elementary and the new Liberty Park Middle School (Homes for sale in Liberty Park are also zoned for Vestavia Hills High School.)
- Old Overton Club
- new construction homes in the Provence sector just opening
- Homes for sale in gated area of Old Overton in Liberty Park
- Homes for sale with view lots
- Homes for sale with golf course views
- Hotel
- Commercial Offices
- Retail Space in the Prominence Shops at Liberty Park with a Bank, Dry Cleaners, etc.
- Community Activities such as “Art in the Park”, a Pumpkin Patch, and a Christmas Party, sponsored by the Ladies of Liberty Park organizaton
- Easy access to I-459, Highway 280, I-65, & Highway 31
- Close to shopping at The Summit, Brookwood Mall, and the numerous shopping choices that the Highway 280 Corridor has to offer
- Convenient to most of the wonderful amenities that Birmingham, Alabama, (the largest city in the state) has to offer. For more information on activities and amenities in the Birmingham area, please refer to “FUN & ENTERTAINMENT LINKS WHEN MOVING TO BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA”.
If you would like to view homes for sale in the multiple listing service please click:
SEARCH THE BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA MLS HERE
(To search by School District click MLS button above and then the School Search tab at the top of box)
SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Information deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
SHANNON HOLMES is a Birmingham, Alabama native who attended Vestavia Schools as a child. Her vast knowledge of the area could prove a valuable asset to the home buyer or seller. Always happy to answer questions, please contact Shannon for any real estate information about Liberty Park Subdivision, Vestavia, Alabama or its amenities.
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Sunday, July 19th, 2009
7401 Ridgecrest Court Rd Vestavia Hills AL 35242 Liberty Park home for sale
Liberty Park Subdivision, Vestavia, Alabama has many beautiful homes for sale. Preserving the natural environment along the Cahaba River, yet still providing residents with all the modern conveniences they might need, the master-planned community of Liberty Park is a place any home buyer would be proud to call home.
Each neighborhood in Liberty Park Subdivision, Vestavia, Alabama has a distinct yet cohesive feel, with pricing starting in the $350,000′s to well over one million dollars. The following is a list of neighborhoods with homes for sale in Liberty Park:
- Alston Crest
- Hampden Place
- Boulder Lake
- Vestlake Hills
- Heritage Hills
- Vestlake Cove
- Vestlake Ridge
- King’s Mountain Ridge
- Old Overton
- Provence (new construction homes)
Award-winning plans in the neighborhoods of Liberty Park are designed for ease of entertaining, and contain many luxury features. Many of the homes for sale in Liberty Park have high quality features such as granite countertops, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, beautiful crown mouldings, and more.
Some of Birmingham’s top builders for the beautiful, livable homes for sale in Liberty Park, Vestavia, Alabama include:
- Cross Construction LLC
- Cross Custom Homes, Inc.
- Cross Development LLC
- Darden Construction Co., Inc.
- Dorsett Construction Co. Inc.
- Indianwood Building Co., Inc.
- Lifescape Builders LLC
- R & J Building Co. Inc.
- Rusert Homes LLC
- Signature Homes
Standing sentinel over the beautiful 4000 acre master-planned community of Liberty Park Subdivision in Vestavia, Alabama is one of the world’s largest replicas of Lady Liberty. After years atop the Liberty National Building in downtown Birmingham, the 36 foot tall Statue of Liberty was moved to her present location off of I-459, and close to Highway 280, in 1989. With her torch blazing, this well-recognized statue dominates the skyline at the exit to the subdivision. It is fitting that she lends a bit of history to her Liberty Park home.
VESTAVIA HILLS ALABAMA CITY INFORMATION
SEARCH THE BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA MLS HERE
(To search by School District click MLS button above and then the School Search tab at the top of box)
Shannon Holmes, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Information deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Please contact Shannon Holmes for more information about Liberty Park Subdivision homes for sale in the Vestavia, Alabama MLS.
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Saturday, July 11th, 2009
Chace Lake Hoover AL
SEARCH CHASE LAKE SUBDIVISION HOMES FOR SALE HOOVER ALABAMA
Situated on the former site of Chace Lake Country Club is the new Hoover, Alabama subdivision of Chace Lake. The great “heart of Hoover” location of this neighborhood means that nearly every amenity is only minutes away:
- Entrance off of Highway 31, a main shopping and business district
- Close to the Hoover Municipal Complex – Library, Senior Center, Recreation Center
- About 2 minutes to Highway 150, and the shopping meccas of the Riverchase Galleria, Patton Creek, Colonial Promenade, and the newly opened ”The Grove” shopping center
- Convenient access to I-459 and I-65
With the classic “hometown” feel of a 1920′s neighborhood, homes for sale in Chace Lake feature a variety of building materials, such as brick, concrete siding, and shakes. The architectural firm of Dungan & Nequette designed the charming Craftsman and English Cottage facades of the homes for sale in this neighborhood. The work of this talented design firm has been featured in many of the best shelter magazines, including Southern Accents and Veranda.
Homes for sale in Chace Lake Subdivision, Hoover, Alabama range in price from the $230,000′s to about the middle $350,000′s, depending on the choice of home plan, and the options the home buyer chooses. Signature Homes, which has been featured on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, is the builder for this neighborhood.
Chace Lake Entrance View
Subdivision amenities for Chace Lake include:
- Clubhouse
- Swimming Pool
- 40 Acre Park
- 9 Acre Lake
- Sidewalks
- Streetlights
- Distance Measured Fitness Trails
- Open Air Pavilions
- Green Spaces
- Hoover Schools
Homes for sale in Chace Lake Subdivision are zoned for Riverchase Elementary, Berry Middle School, and Spain Park High School.
SEARCH THE BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA MLS HERE
(To search by School District click MLS button above and then the School Search tab at the top of box)
Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. Home prices may be subject to change.
RealtySouth 
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
If you would like to view homes for sale in Chace Lake, or any other homes for sale in the Birmingham, Alabama area, REALTOR® SHANNON HOLMES would be happy to work with you. You may contact her at (205) 706-3975, or by email on the contact form below:
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