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Sunday, June 5th, 2011
SEARCH HOOVER CC GREEN VALLEY SUBDIVISION HOMES FOR SALE MLS HOOVER AL

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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Sunday, May 22nd, 2011
SEARCH BALLANTRAE HOMES FOR SALE MLS PELHAM ALABAMA

104 Kilkerran Way, Pelham, AL 35124 Ballantrae home for sale
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BALLANTRAE SUBDIVISION

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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Saturday, February 5th, 2011
SEARCH CONDOS AND TOWNHOMES FOR SALE IN THE BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA MLS

3029 MASSEY ROAD #G VESTAVIA HILLS , ALABAMA $78,000 This property is now SOLD!

Meadowbrook Town Homes - 228 Meadow Croft Circle Birmingham, AL 35242
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100 East Hallman Hill #410, Homewood, Alabama 35209 MLS #452430
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109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Wednesday, 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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SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975

109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Tuesday, 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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Contact Shannon Holmes for information on Highland Lakes homes for sale or any other Birmingham, Alabama real estate questions.
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Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
SEARCH BROOK HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE MLS BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA HERE

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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Shannon Holmes 205-706-3975
Inverness Office
109 Inverness Plaza
Birmingham, Alabama 35242

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Monday, 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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RealtySouth
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Wednesday, 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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SHANNON HOLMES (205) 706-3975

109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Contact Shannon Holmes for more information on Birmingham, Alabama real estate, and how to buy the right house for you in a great neighborhood.
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Saturday, May 8th, 2010
SEARCH THE SHOAL CREEK SUBDIVISION MLS REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE ALABAMA
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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SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR® (205) 706-3976

109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Please contact Shannon Holmes for more information on homes for sale in the Shoal Creek Subdivision MLS, or for any other questions regarding real estate in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
SEARCH HOMES FOR SALE IN THE RIVERCHASE HOOVER ALABAMA MLS

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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SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975

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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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.
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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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Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
SEARCH LAKE CYRUS SUBDIVISION HOMES FOR SALE HOOVER ALABAMA MLS HERE .
Lake Cyrus Subdivision in Hoover, Alabama has an impressive main entrance, and a lovely winding drive down the parkway past Bumpus Middle School, the neighborhood school within its borders. Homes for sale in Lake Cyrus can be found in a variety of price ranges, from the affordable villas to the luxury homes behind the gated area. A planned community of mostly resale homes, Lake Cyrus subdivision currently features new construction deep within the neighborhood.

Lake Cyrus - 5700 Park Side Pass, Hoover, AL 35244
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Homes for sale in Lake Cyrus Subdivision feature such top of the line amenities as:
- all sides brick exteriors
- hardwood flooring
- granite countertops
- stainless steel appliances
- jetted garden tubs
Lake Cyrus Subdivision also features these great neighborhood amenities:
- Lighted Sidewalks
- Lake with Fishing
- Outdoor Parks
- Hoover Schools
- Lake Cyrus Homeowner’s Association
- Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort and Spa just across Highway 150 from Lake Cyrus
- The Grove Shopping Center nearby to Lake Cyrus
- Riverchase Galleria nearby to Lake Cyrus
- Convenient access to I-459
- Regions Park nearby
- Zoned for Deer Valley Elementary,Bumpus Middle School (located within the subdivision), and Hoover High School, all nearby
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SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975

109 INVERNESS PLAZA, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35242
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Contact Shannon Holmes for questions about Birmingham real estate, or for more information on Lake Cyrus Subdivision homes for sale in the Hoover, Alabama MLS.
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Sunday, October 25th, 2009
SEARCH MOUNTAIN BROOK ALABAMA REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE MLS
Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, and extremely convenient to downtown Birmingham, is the beautiful city of Mountain Brook, Alabama. The planned city of Mountain Brook, Alabama, was designed by Warren H. Manning, a prominent Massachusetts architect of the roaring twenties.

Mountain Brook Traditional Georgian
Since the beginning of its development in 1929, Mountain Brook has boasted some of the finest architecture in the country, consisting of everything from English style cottages to Stone Castles in the style of English Tudor and French Normandy. Traditional Georgian and Southern Colonials are also prevalent here.

Mountain Brook French Norman Home
Mountain Brook, Alabama homes are some of the most frequently renovated homes in the country. Look up and down just about any street in Mountain Brook, and you will find major work being done to homes on a regular basis. Since many of the homes in Mountain Brook, Alabama were designed by prominent architects and have historical significance, great care is taken with any remodeling done to homes in Mountain Brook. For this reason, each home in Mountain Brook, Alabama is a unique and charming example of the best in architecture.

Mountain Brook, Alabama Home Renovation

Mountain Brook Renovation Progresses

Mountain Brook Alabama Home Remodeled
Not only is Mountain Brook the most affluent city in the state of Alabama, it is the 17th wealthiest in the nation, and also Alabama’s best educated.
City officials through the years have judiciously protected the many parks and green spaces that the residents enjoy so well. When taking a morning drive down the tree-lined streets of Mountain Brook, Alabama, you will see many joggers, walkers, and bikers getting their daily exercise.
The three original villages of Mountain Brook, connected by what once were horseback riding trails are:
- Mountain Brook Village
- English Village
- Crestline Village
Many of the most sought after homes for sale in Mountain Brook, Alabama surround the three area golf courses:
The convenient, upscale shopping and amenities, as well as its award-winning school system, make Mountain Brook, Alabama a very desirable city in which to live.

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SHANNON HOLMES (205) 706-3975
RealtySouth
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Sunday, September 20th, 2009
A buyer agency agreement is a contract between a Broker/REALTOR® and YOU, as the buyer, which says that when negotiating a purchase, the Broker/REALTOR® will represent YOUR best interests, and will provide you with ADVICE and KNOWLEDGE that will help you make the BEST decision when it is time to make an offer. Without this contract, the REALTOR® always represents the seller. I choose to always work in your best interest. Do not worry. There is no fee for this until we get to closing. A nominal fee of $100 for homes selling up to $100,000, and $250 for homes over $100,000 will be charged by RealtySouth. This will be part of the closing costs, and I will ask that the SELLER pay this for you. Depending on the type of loan that you get, this fee may not apply at all. If I do not find you a home, there also will be no charge.
Another aspect of the buyer agency agreement is how the buyer is responsible to the agent. The terms of the contract are negotiable at the time that the agreement is signed. If you feel that you have chosen the right agent, then a period of 6 months to 1 year would be a reasonable time frame to agree to work with me to allow plenty of time to find the perfect home, and get the loan closed. If you are still a little uncertain, make it for less time, or for one specific property only.
ALABAMA LAW REQUIRES THAT ALL BUYERS KNOW HOW THEY ARE BEING REPRESENTED IN EACH REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION.
Loyalty to me as your agent for a specified amount of time will make my job much more effective and efficient for YOU. If you feel that you have good chemistry with me as your agent, then give me your loyalty, and I will work diligently to meet your home buying needs. This is my profession, and I want to always negotiate the BEST PRICE and BEST TERMS that I am able for YOU. Only as your BUYER AGENT will I be able to do so. My goal is to give my buyer clients the most positive experience they can have because referrals are the heart and soul of my business.
Time is running out for this once in a lifetime opportunity – low interest rates and low home prices.
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RealtySouth
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Monday, July 20th, 2009

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:
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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
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Shannon Holmes, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975

109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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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
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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.
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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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Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
CHAPEL CREEK SUBDIVISION HOMES FOR SALE HOOVER ALABAMA LISTINGS

Just listed!!! Chapel Creek Home for Sale - 552 Twin Creek Road
Chapel Creek Subdivision in Hoover, Alabama is a lovely neighborhood of one and two-level traditional homes being built by the award-winning Signature Homes. When Extreme Makeover: Home Edition came to town, Signature Homes was the building group chosen to build a home in less than a week for a deserving young family, because they are known for their great floor plans and high quality of building.
There are 106 homes planned for the neighborhood, designed in classic Birmingham architectural styles that one might find in areas such as Redmont. One-level cottages have between 2300 and 2600 square feet, and two-level homes up to 3500 square feet. Larger homes in the subdivision have 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths, plus a big bonus room that can be used as a fifth bedroom, if needed. Featuring main level master bedrooms and garages, there are several styles of homes for sale in Chapel Creek:
- Georgian
- French
- English Cottage
- Tudor
- Craftsman
Homes for sale in the neighborhood of Chapel Creek, Hoover, Alabama range in price from about $322,000 to $499,900+.
Chapel Creek Subdivision in Hoover, Alabama is located in the “heart of Hoover”, just off of Patton Chapel Road in the Bluff Park area. Two entrances provide access to Patton Chapel Road, which intersects with Highway 31. This incredibly convenient location is close to a variety of amenities:
- Gwin Elementary , less than 5 minutes from Chapel Creek
- Simmons Middle School , less than 5 minutes from Chapel Creek, and across from Gwin Elementary
- Hoover High School
- Regions Park
- Riverchase Galleria
- Patton Creek
- The Summit
- Brookwood Mall
- Numerous other shopping districts
- I-459
- I-65
- Highway 150
- Highway 280
- Various Churches
- Doctor’s Offices
- Brookwood Hospital, Children’s Hospital, UAB Medical Center, & Shelby Baptist Medical Center are only minutes away
- City of Hoover Complex – Police Station, Library, Recreation Center, Senior Center, and more
- Several Public and Private Golf Courses
- Wonderful Restaurants
Please refer to the post “FUN & ENTERTAINMENT LINKS WHEN MOVING TO BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA”on this website for more valuable information about things to see and do in the Birmingham, Alabama area.
You may view homes for sale in the Birmingham area by clicking:
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Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
RealtySouth
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Please contact Shannon Holmes at (205) 706-3975 for more information on Chapel Creek Subdivision homes for sale in Hoover, Alabama.
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Monday, June 29th, 2009

The Preserve Pool and Town Hall
SHOP THE PRESERVE SUBDIVISION HOOVER ALABAMA HOMES FOR SALE
The Preserve Subdivision, Hoover, Alabama has homes for sale with amenities that will make you feel as though you have stepped back in time to a simpler lifestyle, when waving to your neighbor on their front porch as you strolled to the park for a picnic, was a relaxed way of living. With its “Norman Rockwell” presence, The Preserve in Hoover, Alabama surrounds you with the amenities of a classic American town:
- Community Clubhouse with kitchen, known as The Preserve Town Hall
- Community Pool for the enjoyment of the residents
- Village Green Park adjacent to the Pool
- Founder’s Park with a gazebo and picnic table
- Heritage Park with its pond and gazebo
- The Preserve Market Retail Shops
- Ponds and trails
- Extra-wide sidewalks on both sides of the street
- Charming front yard fences on cottages and townhouses
- Architectural attention to detail
- Award-winning builders
- Classic American Home Styles (Please refer to the post, “THE PRESERVE HOOVER ALABAMA HOMES FOR SALE” on this site.)
- Great home choices – Flats (above retail center), townhouses, cottages, manors
- Homes for sale in The Preserve have upscale home features such as hardwood flooring, beautiful mouldings, and granite counter tops
- Wood windows, and front or side porches
- Community “Market Days”
- Outdoor movies in the park
- Moss Rock Festival (music, food, art & design exhibits)
- The Preserve Jazz Festival
- Adjacent to Moss Rock Preserve
- Hoover Schools
- Convenient to numerous shopping districts, including Patton Creek and the Riverchase Galleria
- Regions Park is nearby
- Much to see and do in the Birmingham area (Please refer to the post “FUN & ENTERTAINMENT LINKS WHEN MOVING TO BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA” on this site.)
Homes for sale in The Preserve, Hoover, Alabama are zoned for Gwin Elementary and Simmons Middle School (both located just outside the entrance to the Preserve), and Hoover High School.
If you would like to watch a video tour of The Preserve subdivision, please refer to the post “BEAUTIFUL HOOVER ALABAMA IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!” on this site.
SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975

109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Please contact Shannon Holmes for information on Birmingham, Alabama real estate and the amenities that homes for sale in The Preserve Subdivision in Hoover, Alabama have to offer.
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Sunday, June 28th, 2009
SHOP THE PRESERVE HOOVER ALABAMA HOMES FOR SALE MLS
A stroll down the sidewalks of The Preserve in Hoover, Alabama brings to mind the nostalgia of the old Doris Day movie “By the Light of the Silvery Moon” – picket fences and a wonderful mix of architectural styles that make up a classic American town. Homes for sale in The Preserve feature some of the most popular building styles:
- Craftsman Bungalow
- Southern Bungalow
- Classical Vernacular
- Victorian
- Italianate
- Jeffersonian
- Beaux-Arts
- Georgian
- Federal
- Greek Revival
Homes for sale in The Preserve in Hoover, Alabama that have been built by some of the top builders in Birmingham are:

Detail of Butler's Pantry in Marty Byrom Built Home
With great attention to architectural detail, such as porches, columns, and authentic shutters, homes for sale in The Preserve offer a sense of permanence and charm that one might find in the Garden District of New Orleans, or along the Battery in Charleston. To see a video of this neighborhood, please refer to the post “BEAUTIFUL HOOVER ALABAMA IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!“, which is on this site.

Covered Porch View to Outdoor Fireplace
From flats above the retail center, reminiscent of the French Quarter, to luxury manor homes lining Founder’s Park, homes for sale in The Preserve provide a variety of choices for the home buyer.
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Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975

109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Contact Shannon Holmes for all your Birmingham real estate questions, and to learn more about The Preserve, Hoover, Alabama homes for sale.
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Saturday, June 27th, 2009

1474 Haddon Cove, Hoover, Alabama 35244 in Ross Bridge
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As winner of the prestigious MAME award 2007 for “Best All-Around Community”, the beautifully executed master plan for the neighborhoods of Ross Bridge, Hoover, Alabama, has a wonderful “small town” feel. In January 2011, Ross Bridge subdivision won the “Best Community in America“ award from the National Homebuilder’s Association. The neighborhoods of Ross Bridge Village Center, Grand Avenue, Chalybe, Abbeyglen, Freestone Ridge, Butler Springs, Bellevue, Glasscott, Haddon, and James Hill each have a distinctive look, but blend well together. From townhouses to luxury homes, a variety of homes for sale can be found in Ross Bridge Subdivision.
Click below to search Ross Bridge Subdivision neighborhoods, Hoover, Alabama homes for sale in the MLS:
Homes in Ross Bridge are zoned for Deer Valley Elementary (about 5 minutes from the entrance to Ross Bridge), Simmons Middle School, and Hoover High School.
For a video tour of this neighborhood, please refer to the post “BEAUTIFUL HOOVER ALABAMA IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!”, which can be found on this site.
SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975

109 INVERNESS PLAZA, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35242
Information deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
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Please enjoy the MLS search found above. You may contact Shannon Holmes for more information about homes for sale in the neighborhoods of Ross Bridge, Hoover, Alabama.
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Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Ross Bridge - 3745 James Hill Circle Hoover Alabama 35226
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Ross Bridge subdivision in Hoover, Alabama is made up of so much more than its neighborhoods of The Village Center, Grand Avenue, Greenside, Chalybe, Abbeyglen, Freestone Ridge, Butler Springs, Bellevue, Glasscott, Haddon, and James Hill. This is a “resort town” with over 1700 acres of master-planned amenities:
- Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort & Spa - the $100 million, 259 room luxury hotel and spa, with casual and fine dining, a pool, tennis courts, meeting and event space, wifi, and views of the golf course
- Ross Bridge Golf Course – 8191 yards long, and named the #5 Best Course You Can Play in the State” by Golfweek magazine in 2009
- Oxmoor Valley Golf Course - 54 hole course on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, which is only about a 5 minute drive from Ross Bridge
- Parks, Ponds, and Jogging Trails
- Ross Bridge Community Pool
- Ross Bridge Town Center Retail Shops
- Award – winning home plans
- Architectural controls for a pleasing look
- Variety of housing and pricing levels
- Hoover Schools – Deer Valley Elementary, Simmons Middle, Hoover High
- Convenient to several large shopping areas, including The Riverchase Galleria and Patton Creek
- Easy access to I-459 and Birmingham.
As you leave the lovely Ross Bridge at night, be sure to glance across the fairway at the spectacular castle-like hotel. Lit up at night, it is a wonder to behold!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW CURRENT LISTINGS IN ROSS BRIDGE!
If you would like to view a video tour of this sudivision, please refer to the post “BEAUTIFUL HOOVER ALABAMA IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!” , which can be found on this site.
SEARCH THE BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA MLS HERE
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Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
REALTOR® SHANNON HOLMES is a Birmingham native and 25 year resident of Hoover, Alabama. Her expert advice could be very beneficial to those who wish to buy a home or relocate.
SHANNON HOLMES (205) 706-3975
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109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Saturday, June 20th, 2009
Situated on 1500 acres in south Jefferson County, Hoover, Alabama, are the seven neighborhoods of Trace Crossings: Lake Trace, Chestnut Ridge, Scout Creek, Creekside, the Cottages of Scout Creek, Park Trace, and Willow Trace.
Search the MLS for Trace Crossings Subdivision by clicking here.
- LAKE TRACE at Trace Crossings is a gated community of luxury homes, some of which are located on a beautiful 25 acre stocked lake. The home styles in the neighborhood of Lake Trace, Hoover, Alabama tend to be traditional or European. Lake Trace homes have a starting price point in the $600,000′s.
- CHESTNUT RIDGE at Trace Crossings is the other gated neighborhood in Trace Crossings, Hoover, Alabama. As its name implies, some of the homes in Chestnut Ridge have views. The overall look of Chestnut Ridge, Hoover, Alabama is European.
- SCOUT CREEK at Trace Crossings, Hoover, Alabama, has a Clubhouse and swimming pool located near its entrance. Great for entertaining, the Brock’s Gap Clubhouse has a kitchen, and is spacious enough for parties. The homes of Scout Creek are traditional in feeling, with a starting price in the $400,000′s.
- CREEKSIDE at Trace Crossings has a beginning price point in the $250,000′s range. As with all of the other neighborhoods in Trace Crossings community, these homes in Creekside have underground utilities. Creekside homes also offer convenient access to shopping and schools.
- THE COTTAGES OF SCOUT CREEK at Trace Crossings start in the $280,000′s. Fitting in with the overall theme of a traditional look, the Cottages of Scout Creek offer a simplified lifestyle with smaller lots for less yard work.
- PARK TRACE at Trace Crossings neighborhood is directly across the street from Trace Crossings Elementary, and one block from the Hoover High School campus. Park Trace also has its own Swim Club.
- WILLOW TRACE at Trace Crossings neighborhood has many lovely homes in a variety of traditional styles. Willow Trace also has a wonderful Swim Club, and direct access to Highway 150.
Each of these neighborhoods is zoned for the Hoover Schools of Trace Crossings Elementary, Bumpus Middle School, Hoover High Freshman Campus, and Hoover High.
Sidewalks, street lights, green spaces, walking trails, and convenience make the seven neighborhoods of Trace Crossings an area you may want to consider when moving to Hoover.
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Birmingham REALTOR® Shannon Holmes would like to make your home buying experience a pleasure, so please contact her when you are ready to purchase a home. Her experienced knowledge of the area can provide you with the facts to make an informed decision when ready to buy a home.
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SHANNON HOLMES (205) 706 – 3975
RealtySouth
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Sunday, June 14th, 2009
Birmingham, Alabama REALTOR® Shannon Holmes has the expertise to give you the success you need to get your home sold in the current real estate markets of Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Inverness and the Highway 280 Corridor to Chelsea. Always striving to be the best Realtor® Birmingham has to offer, and backed by RealtySouth, the top real estate company in Birmingham, which controls the inventory and the home sales market, you may rest assured that these forces make a powerful team to get your home sold.
Anyone can place your home in the MLS, put out a sign, and hold an open house, but I can offer the most effective marketing strategy of all – High Visibility Internet Marketing. I am consistently on the first page of Google’s search results for the most searched phrases pertaining to my market, and my website gets thousands of visitors each month.
Did you know that according to the National Association of Realtors 94% of ALL residential transactions begin online? What should be abundantly clear then, is that the higher the rank of the website for the specific phrases that are actually being searched, the more chance that your property will be exposed to the right buyer. This website is a top ranked real estate website for the over the mountain market, and growing each month. On just this one site think of how many more times your listing could be viewed. In addition, RealtySouth.com is the top corporate website in this market.
When listing with me I will:
- Take numerous photos of your home and present them with the artistic eye of a former interior decorator. Also a $200,000 home will be treated with the same care as a $600,000 home. (Special luxury properties will have professional services and tours.)
- Place your listing on numerous highly rated websites.
- Place your home on Social Networking sites.
- Prominently feature your home on my personal websites, including greathomesalabama.com, with page 1 rankings for many of the most searched phrases.
- Allow you to benefit from the hundreds of hours of time, money and research that I have personally put into my sites in order to get these top search engine rankings.
- Provide PERSONAL ATTENTION to your home’s presentation, because I believe that a REAL UNDERSTANDING of the internet marketing process makes me ahead of the curve.
- Be able to design the best possible marketing strategy for your home based on the current market conditions, and have the knowledge and flexibility to change it at any time should the need arise.
The following is a list of websites on which your listing will appear should you list with me:
As an added bonus for listing with RealtySouth, a complimentary AHS Home Warranty is provided for each home during the listing period. This gives homeowners peace of mind concerning most repairs that might occur while marketing their home. Please see an example below of the latest letter of thanks for offering this service, and what it meant to my listing clients:
Hi Shannon,
Just to let you know- the warranty people scheduled us for a service call. They showed up on time, and rectified the issue. Granted, it was nothing like losing an HVAC, but we are VERY pleased with how this was handled. You should be proud to offer this special warranty to your clients.
Sincerely,
Cheryl B.
With RealtySouth, our home sales volume leads our next twenty competitors combined! Exposure is the key to getting your home sold if you are selling in Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Inverness and the Highway 280 Corridor to Chelsea. The best of the best Realtors listen to your needs, and demonstrate tangible ways to market your home for maximum exposure. Don’t let your home get lost in the crowd!
SEARCH HOMES FOR SALE IN THE BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA MLS HERE!
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Shannon Holmes (205) 706-3975
RealtySouth
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Saturday, June 13th, 2009
Whether selling your home in Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Inverness, or the communities along the Highway 280 Corridor to Chelsea, it is important to correctly set the price for your home in order to make your home competitive with other properties in the area. That is why you need the professional advice of REALTOR® Shannon Holmes, who will provide you with the necessary information to correctly price your home for the maximum return. Several things must be considered when pricing your home :
- how well the home has been maintained
- any improvements or repairs that need to be made
- how quickly that you need to sell
- and most important of all, the current market conditions.
The market value of a home is generally considered to be the price at which it would sell, as it sits in its current condition, in a time frame of about 30 to 120 days.
If the asking price of your home in Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Inverness, or the communities along the Highway 280 Corridor to Chelsea should be too high, then these factors could come into play:
- A decrease in the pool of buyers for your property may occur by placing it out of reach for buyers that might have been interested had it been fairly priced.
- Your home might be used as an unfavorable price comparison with another property that is more reasonably priced.
- You will most likely limit the number of showings because other REALTORS® may consider it a waste of time, effort, and gas to bring clients to a home that is out of line with the rest of the neighborhood.
- Your home will become “shopworn”, and people will wonder why it has not sold.
- After sitting on the market for what is perceived to be too long, a homeowner will most likely have to reduce the price of the house, perhaps to an even lower level than if it had been correctly priced all along.
- An appraisal is nearly always required when purchasing a home in Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Inverness, or the communities along the Highway 280 Corridor to Chelsea. If the appraisal comes in for less than the amount of the contract, then the agreement becomes void, and negotiations will have to start over. At that point the buyers may decide to walk away, even if the sales price is adjusted to match the appraisal. What a waste that would be!
In the end, a correctly priced, well-maintained home is more likely to bring a quicker sale, and for more money. That is why the good advice of a REALTOR® like Shannon Holmes can prove invaluable.
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Shannon Holmes (205) 706-3975 shholmes@realtysouth.com
RealtySouth
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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