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  2nd Quarter 2010 Market Statistics for Homes Sold in Bluff Park, Hoover AL (Single Family Residences)   Units Sold:  18 Average List Price:  $208,477 Average Sold Price: $198,206 Average Days on Market:   51   Year To Date: Units Sold:  33 Average List Price:  $205,754 Average Sold Price: $195,035 Average Days on Market:   64   There are currently 57 homes for sale in Bluff Park (per Birmingham MLS)     If you would like updated information or details for this or any community in or around Birmingham, Jefferson or Shelby Counties, please feel free to call or send me an email.  I would love to hear from you!     Public comments are disabled on this blog to prevent spam.  I would love to hear from you.....please call or email me! Courtesy of Ann Allen, e-Pro, SRES, ASP 205.902.4868 Kell... 07/08/2010

June 2010 and Year to Date Home Sales in Hoover's Southwood Subdivision The Southwood Subdivision in Hoover remains one of the hottest and most sought after communities in Hoover.  It's contiguous neighbor, Russet Woods is equally sought after.   Days on Market for homes sold through June 30, 2010 in Southwood boast of an amazing 104 days. That's incredible.  Proper pricing is everything in today's market and hot properties in hot communities go FAST. And if you think that's impressive, what about 65 Average DOM for homes closed in the month of June 2010 If you need more convincing that now is a great time to sell, who are you going to call? Bham WIiRE Realty.. We're Ready When You Are. (205) 321-1200   07/07/2010

  2nd Quarter 2010 Market Statistics for Homes Sold in Riverchase, Hoover AL (Single Family Residences)   Units Sold:  12 Average List Price:  $362,950 Average Sold Price: $345,841 Average Days on Market: 159   Year To Date: Units Sold: 18 Average List Price:  $336,722 Average Sold Price: $320,061 Average Days on Market: 140   There are currently 67 homes for sale in Riverchase (per Birmingham MLS)     If you would like updated information or details for this or any community in or around Birmingham, Jefferson or Shelby Counties, please feel free to call or send me an email.  I would love to hear from you!     Public comments are disabled on this blog to prevent spam.  I would love to hear from you.....please call or email me! Courtesy of Ann Allen, e-Pro, SRES, ASP 205.902.4868 Keller ... 07/07/2010

  2nd Quarter 2010 Market Statistics for Homes Sold in Caldwell Crossings, Hoover AL (Single Family Residences)   Units Sold:   7 Average List Price:  $323,857 Average Sold Price: $307,485 Average Days on Market: 196   Year To Date: Units Sold: 11 Average List Price:  $333,790 Average Sold Price: $315,900 Average Days on Market: 163   There are currently 28 homes for sale in Caldwell Crossings (per Birmingham MLS)     If you would like updated information or details for this or any community in or around Birmingham, Jefferson or Shelby Counties, please feel free to call or send me an email.  I would love to hear from you!     Public comments are disabled on this blog to prevent spam.  I would love to hear from you.....please call or email me! Courtesy of Ann Allen, e-Pro, SRES, ASP 205.... 07/06/2010

  LUNCH IS SERVED! DREAMLAND BBQ and CHASE LAKE CAFE  YUM!!!   Businesses and their employees in the Chase Corporate Center offices in Hoover AL were recently treated to a delicious lunch courtesy of the building management, Sandner Commercial Real Estate!            The annual thank you lunch was catered by Dreamland BBQ and included their famous ribs, chicken and sides.  Mark Giorgi, new owner of Chase Lake Cafe was there too providing some yummies of his own!           The weather was perfect and many folks enjoyed their lunch outside where tables overlook the lake.......I think everyone from our office brought their meals back and ate in our conference room, where we were able to enjoy each other's company and some of the best food around!         EATING RIBS CAN BE MESSY - BILL IS ... 07/06/2010

  GOT THE SUMMERTIME BLUES? Our interior remix/redesign services specialize in creating a home that reflects your personality and lifestyle by remixing your own furnishings and accessories, and we will assist you in the coordination and selection of any new items for your home.  Our home staging services will help you prepare your home for today's real estate market by "setting the stage" to enhance your home's best features,  making it market ready,  We can help you sell your home faster and for top dollar.  Whether your home is vacant or occupied, we have staging solutions that will let your home take center stage. Let us make your household, a house "SOLD!"   Member RESA, ASHR CORT/BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY NATIONAL PREFERRED HOME STAGING NETWORK "We Guarantee Professional Service With Prov... 07/06/2010

A question most people would answer: the seller does, of course.  But here's a look further to see who also benefits from staging. Staging, as defined by the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) is defined this way: "the act of preparing and showcasing residential or commercial property for sale.  It is a systematic and coordinated methodology in which knowledge of real estate, home renovations and creative design principles are applied to attract a buyer.    Preparing property involves all or part of cleaning, de-cluttering, updating, and repairing, while showcasing is the process of arranging furniture, accessories, art and light."    Most professional stagers will make recommendations by either a verbal or written consultation that clearly outlines what the seller has to do to brin... 07/01/2010

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Don't forget about Jazz in the Park this 4th of July holiday taking place at Caldwell Park.  There will be a series of free Jazz concerts throughout the month of July and the 1st week in August.  Who doesn't love free.  Enjoy food, fun, family and friends.  There's no better way to chill out on a day filled with excitement. Have a great July 4th weekend and be save   06/30/2010

Recently, I came across another article in favor of staging, but the author commented that the price of staging was "quite expensive."  I have to say that I was really quite surprised by his statement, since the author was another real estate professional. Staging, as defined by the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) is:  "the act of preparing and showcasing residential or commercial property for sale.  It is a systematic and coordinated methodology in which knowledge of real estate, home renovations and creative design principles are applied to attract a buyer.    Preparing property involves all or part of cleaning, de-cluttering, updating, and repairing, while showcasing is the process of arranging furniture, accessories, art and light."      With that in mind, staging costs are r... 06/20/2010

        This Home  located at  3466 Hurricane Road Hoover, Alabama 35226 MLS # 468332   IS  NOW UNDER CONTRACT!   STAGED AND UNDER CONTRACT IN   4  DAYS!                   Member RESA, ASHSR CORT/Berkshire Hathaway National Preferred Home Staging Network                06/16/2010

        You're Invited to View this Home located at  3466 Hurricane Road Hoover, Alabama 35226 MLS # 468332       To Schedule a Showing: RE/MAX  OVER THE MOUNTAIN Graham Holmes 205.970.1080             Member RESA, ASHSR CORT/Berkshire Hathaway National Preferred Home Staging Network                06/12/2010

  CHASE LAKE CAFÉ Chase Corporate Center - Hoover AL     There is a great little place to have breakfast and lunch that is conveniently located in my office complex called Chase Lake Café.  Not only is the food yummy, but the prices are very reasonable too!  They open at 7:30 and offer a variety of bagels and muffins, fresh fruit, biscuits, eggs and grits.  Lunch is served from 11:00 - 2:00, but they stay open until 3:00 Monday - Friday.   There are so many good choices for lunch I have trouble deciding whether to try something new or order something I've already tasted and enjoyed.  There are salads, wraps, sandwiches, soups......and they all sound good!  One of their popular special dishes is the Signature Vegetarian Lasagna.  They don't serve this every day, but I was lucky that it w... 05/20/2010

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Remember the song, "Love and Marriage" by Frank Sinatra?  . . . that song was a featured song on "Married with Children" but the refrain in the song says, " Love and Marriage . . . Love and Marriage . . .this I tell ya brother . . .  you can't have one without the other."  That refrain should be the same when you sell your home.  Price, presentation, proactive marketing and great photography are all necessary when selling your home.  You truly cannot have one without the other to effectively sell your home quickly and for top dollar.  Professional staging will not only increase your home's saleability, but also help to increase your home's value.  Professional Staging is an integral part of a 4 way equation in selling your home.     If your home has been professionally staged by an expe... 05/16/2010

It's always great to hear that homeowners and agents understand the importance of staging a home for a real estate sale.  It's even better when they do it before a home goes on the market, knowing that the first few buyers that walk in the door could be "the one." They know that savvy buyers want a home that's clean, maintenance free, and in good repair.  They understand the value and necessity of preparing their home prior to listing it, to increase their chances of selling the home faster and for top dollar. They realize that in today's market, it's not a luxury; it's a necessity.  But, when homeowners decide to stage their home without the help of a professionally trained and experienced stager, they may not experience the same success rate. Here are some reasons why:  Staging, as de... 05/05/2010

Lake Crest Hoover AL is a 470 home neighborhood that is centrally located and offers quality living in a high growth area of the city.  Featuring a community pool and tennis facility, the subdivision has a lake along with sidewalks, curbs and superior landscaping at all entrances to the development.  From a real estate perspective, homes in this community have the following averages: Bedrooms / Baths                    4 BR, 3 BA Square Footage Living Area           2,911 Assessed Value                         $379,000 Average Sale Price (12-mo.)       $363,400 Average Year Built                         2001   While the range of homes is pretty wide from a low sale price of $210,000 to a high of $554,000 during the past year, homes in Lake Crest Hoover AL for the most part are in the $1... 04/28/2010

We can help you sell your home faster and for top dollar.  Whether your home is vacant or occupied, we have staging solutions that will let your home take center stage!  Let us make your household, a house sold!  We specialize in vacant home staging!  A member of the CORT/Berkshire Hathaway National Preferred Home Staging Network Member RESA, ASHSR       Save 20% on all Staging and Interior Redesign Services   04/27/2010