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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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Shannon Holmes, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975
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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Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Within 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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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”.
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SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975
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.
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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
SEARCH CHASE LAKE SUBDIVISION HOMES FOR SALE HOOVER ALABAMA
Situated on the former site of Chace Lake Country Club is the new Hoover, Alabama subdivision of Chace Lake. The great “heart of Hoover” location of this neighborhood means that nearly every amenity is only minutes away:
- Entrance off of Highway 31, a main shopping and business district
- Close to the Hoover Municipal Complex – Library, Senior Center, Recreation Center
- About 2 minutes to Highway 150, and the shopping meccas of the Riverchase Galleria, Patton Creek, Colonial Promenade, and the newly opened ”The Grove” shopping center
- Convenient access to I-459 and I-65
With the classic “hometown” feel of a 1920′s neighborhood, homes for sale in Chace Lake feature a variety of building materials, such as brick, concrete siding, and shakes. The architectural firm of Dungan & Nequette designed the charming Craftsman and English Cottage facades of the homes for sale in this neighborhood. The work of this talented design firm has been featured in many of the best shelter magazines, including Southern Accents and Veranda.
Homes for sale in Chace Lake Subdivision, Hoover, Alabama range in price from the $230,000′s to about the middle $350,000′s, depending on the choice of home plan, and the options the home buyer chooses. Signature Homes, which has been featured on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, is the builder for this neighborhood.
Chace Lake Entrance View
Subdivision amenities for Chace Lake include:
- Clubhouse
- Swimming Pool
- 40 Acre Park
- 9 Acre Lake
- Sidewalks
- Streetlights
- Distance Measured Fitness Trails
- Open Air Pavilions
- Green Spaces
- Hoover Schools
Homes for sale in Chace Lake Subdivision are zoned for Riverchase Elementary, Berry Middle School, and Spain Park High School.
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Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. Home prices may be subject to change.
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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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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 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.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW CURRENT TRACE CROSSINGS LISTINGS!
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.
If you would like to view homes for sale in other communities in the Birmingham, Alabama area, just click below:
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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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Friday, May 1st, 2009
In 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.
Shannon Holmes
109 Inverness Plaza Birmingham, Alabama 35242
205-706-3975
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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 center; Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center to Regions Park; from the incredible estates of Mountain Brook to the explosion of new home communities , such as Greystone, along the 280 corridor; from top doctors to UAB Medical Center, Birmingham is one of the nation’s best kept secrets for amenities versus affordability.
More good news for the Birmingham real estate market is that Birmingham, Alabama now ranks #4 on the nation’s list of places for a home price rebound, according to the Birmingham Business Journal.
Birmingham was just named #46 on the list of the country’s largest metropolitan areas for quality of life, based on “well-rounded markets with healthy economies, moderate costs of living, light traffic, impressive housing stocks and high-powered educational systems” ( Birmingham ranks No. 46 for quality of life – Birmingham Business Journal).
Birmingham, and its surrounding communities have it all: great homes, fine dining and entertainment, incomparable sports, amazing shopping, terrific schools, world-renowned medical facilities, breathtaking scenery, and unbelievable weather, in a city that mixes trendy with traditional.
Friendly and sophisticated, Birmingham has all the amenities of Atlanta or LA , without the never-ending traffic congestion, or exorbitant cost of living. Whether your style is “English Cottage“, or “Tudor Castle”, you will find that Birmingham truly is a “Magic City”.
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Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Please contact Shannon Holmes for more information on real estate in Birmingham, Alabama, one of the best places to live.
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