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CONDOS AND TOWNHOMES FOR SALE BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA MLS

Saturday, February 5th, 2011

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

228 Meadow Croft Circle Birmingham, AL 35242 Meadowbrook Town Home

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100 East Hallman Hill #410 Homewood, Alabama 35209 MLS# 452430

100 East Hallman Hill #410, Homewood, Alabama 35209 MLS #452430

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109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242

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ALDRIDGE GARDENS HOOVER ALABAMA IS A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT

Wednesday, 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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Birmingham, Alabama 35242

 

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INVERNESS SUBDIVISION HOMES FOR SALE BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA REAL ESTATE MLS

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 Inverness home for sale

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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HIGHLAND LAKES SUBDIVISION HOMES FOR SALE BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA REAL ESTATE MLS

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
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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

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BROOK HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE MLS BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA

Tuesday, 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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SHOAL CREEK SUBDIVISION MLS REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE ALABAMA

Saturday, 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.

 

3 Hazeltine Walk Shoal Creek

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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RIVERCHASE HOMES FOR SALE REAL ESTATE BIRMINGHAM HOOVER ALABAMA MLS SUBDIVISION

Tuesday, 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.

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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- Baneberry Circle

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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GREYSTONE SUBDIVISION HOMES FOR SALE HOOVER ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM REAL ESTATE MLS

Monday, March 22nd, 2010
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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.

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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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LAKE CYRUS SUBDIVISION HOMES FOR SALE HOOVER ALABAMA MLS

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

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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 home for sale 5700 Park Side Pass, Hoover, AL 35244

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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109 INVERNESS PLAZA, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35242

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HOMEWOOD ALABAMA REAL ESTATE NEIGHBORHOODS HOMES FOR SALE MLS

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Nestled between Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills you will find the city of Homewood, Alabama,  whose real estate is made up of frequently renovated bungalows and cottages with storybook charm.

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Some of the great architectural features which can be found in Hollywood and Mayfair, two of Homewood’s most desirable neighborhoods, are:

  • Arched doorways
  • English timbers on facades
  • Chimney pots
  • Spanish tile roofs
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Homewood Alabama English Tudor

Built in the 1920′s, Hollywood boasts many stuccoed homes in the Spanish Colonial style of its California namesake, while Mayfair is more of a mix of traditional Georgians and English cottages.

The shopping district in Homewood is a mecca for the upscale and trendy followers of fashion in the Birmingham area. With many unique boutiques and restaurants, for everything from clothing to home furnishings, Homewood pulls shoppers from Mountain Brook to Vestavia and Hoover.

A great central location to the city of Birmingham, a strong sense of community involvement, and good schools make Homewood, Alabama a popular area for those in the market to buy a home.

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FOREST PARK, REDMONT PARK, & HIGHLAND PARK REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

shannon-holmes-011_ppac1Within the city of Birmingham, Alabama, and situated along the ridge of Red Mountain, are the three neighborhoods of:

  • Forest Park
  • Redmont Park
  • Highland Park

Forest Park, developed in 1914, descends from the top of the ridge, following the mountain downward towards the popular area of restaurants and retail known as “Southside”.

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Redmont Park, developed in 1925, sits at the pinnacle of the ridge, and has some of Birmingham’s most prestigious stone castles and grandest mansions.  Many have breathtaking views of the city lights at night. Redmont is situated just above the English Village commercial district.

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Highland Park is centered by Highland Park itself, and adjacent to the Highland Park Golf Course.  Homes such as Donnelly House on Highland Avenue have made their way onto the National Historic Register.

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These urban neighborhoods were developed in the early 1900′s, and have experienced a strong resurgence in the last twenty years or so. An interesting mix of many architectural styles popular in the early twentieth century can be found in these three neighborhoods, including:

  • Georgian
  • Italianate
  • French
  • Craftsman
  • Tudor
  • Mediterranean
  • Southern Colonial

Though only a few hundred homes belong to these neighborhoods, their authentic architectural details, along with close-in convenience to downtown and UAB, give these three neighborhoods genuine appeal.

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MOUNTAIN BROOK ALABAMA REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE MLS

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

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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

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Mountain Brook Renovation Progresses

Mountain Brook Alabama Home Renovation Completed

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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LIBERTY PARK SUBDIVISION VESTAVIA ALABAMA AMENITIES

Monday, July 20th, 2009
4067 Paxton Place Vestavia Hills AL 35242 Liberty Park home for sale

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”.

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109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242

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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.

LIBERTY PARK SUBDIVISION HOMES FOR SALE VESTAVIA ALABAMA MLS

Sunday, July 19th, 2009
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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.

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CHACE LAKE SUBDIVISION HOMES FOR SALE HOOVER ALABAMA

Saturday, July 11th, 2009
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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

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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CHAPEL CREEK SUBDIVISION HOMES FOR SALE HOOVER ALABAMA

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

CHAPEL CREEK SUBDIVISION HOMES FOR SALE HOOVER ALABAMA LISTINGS

 

552 Twin Creek Road Hoover AL 35226 home for sale

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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:

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.

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THE PRESERVE HOOVER ALABAMA HOMES FOR SALE SUBDIVISION AMENITIES

Monday, June 29th, 2009
The Preserve Pool and Town hall

The Preserve Pool and Town Hall

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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.                                                                                                                               

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THE PRESERVE HOOVER ALABAMA HOMES FOR SALE

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

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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 View of Butler's Pantry in The Preserve

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.

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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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Contact Shannon Holmes for all your Birmingham real estate questions, and to learn more about The Preserve, Hoover, Alabama homes for sale.

ROSS BRIDGE NEIGHBORHOODS HOOVER ALABAMA HOMES FOR SALE MLS

Saturday, June 27th, 2009
1474 Haddon Cove, Hoover, Alabama 35244 in Ross Bridge

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.

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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.

 

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ROSS BRIDGE SUBDIVISION HOOVER ALABAMA AMENITIES

Saturday, June 27th, 2009
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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!

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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.

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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.

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TRACE CROSSINGS NEIGHBORHOODS HOOVER ALABAMA HOMES FOR SALE MLS

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

shannon-holmes-011_ppac6Situated 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.

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  • 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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BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA REAL ESTATE MARKET NAMED to “STRONGEST” and “FASTEST GROWING” LISTS

Friday, May 1st, 2009

shannon-holmes-011_ppac2In May of 2008 Money Magazine named Birmingham, Alabama to the #3 spot on its list of “10 Fastest Growing Real Estate Markets”. For those moving to Birmingham,  the lowest property taxes in the nation (according to The Land Report 10/27/08), and the amenities and lifestyle offered versus what you get for the money in many other markets,  may come as a very pleasant surprise.

On January 9, 2009, Forbes named Birmingham one of the “25 Strongest Housing Markets”.  In the November 2008 issue of SmartMoney magazine, Birmingham’s real estate market was listed in the #2 spot of the top 25 cities “ready to rebound”.   To buy a home now,  in what is one of the nation’s more stable markets, could be a real opportunity.

Individually, the suburbs of Birmingham continue to draw national attention by making several of the “best places to live“ and best places to retire” lists. Hoover, Helena, and Vestavia Hills, Alabama  have all  been named.  Most recently, Vestavia Hills was named to Relocate-America’s Top 100 List for 2009. 

From Aldridge Gardens to the Birmingham Zoo, the Birmingham area literally offers every amenity from A to Z.  Investors and homebuyers should take notice of all the recent buzz about the Birmingham Real Estate Market.

According to the Alabama Center for Real Estate monthly report, residential home sales have gone up significantly.  The Center’s latest report stated that the Alabama Housing Affordability Index was at its highest level in years.

Birmingham, Alabama was named eighth out of the top ten real estate markets nationally for having the shortest supply of homes available in April of 2012. We are now beginning to see multiple offers on properties priced competively.

There is pent up demand for houses as the public perception has been to wait for lower prices, and still lower interest rates. Rental rates are up, and in most markets it is still cheaper to buy than rent. However, home affordability has increased significantly, and has made many rethink trying to predict the “bottom” of the market.  With these factors in place, buying a home now may be a sound decision.

Birmingham, Alabama and its many suburbs currently have wonderful inventory from which to choose.  For those who have managed their credit well,  great opportunities exist.  Whether investing, “moving up”, or purchasing a first home,  the ”cost to own”  is down, and the chance to get that “dream home” may be more within reach than ever before.

 

 

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 Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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BEAUTIFUL HOOVER ALABAMA IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

 

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Amazing affordability and a wealth of options and amenities in real estate make Hoover, Alabama one of America’s best places to liveMoney 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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BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO LIVE

Thursday, 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 centerBirmingham 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 CenterBirmingham 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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