Birmingham Alabama Real Estate

Birmingham, Alabama was recently listed #3 in CNN/MONEY magazines list of the 10 Fastest Growing Real Estate Markets in the US!  Although this may be a surprise to some, as a real estate agent here in Birmingham, this isn’t that great of a surprise to me!

CNN/Money Provided the data below Regarding Birmingham:

12-month forecast: 2.7%
Median home price: $156,000
One year price change: 2.9%
Five year price change: 29.4%
Change in foreclosure rate: 20%

The one number that I do believe “sticks” out is the change in foreclosure rate.  Up 20% means that there are going to be some good buys available in some of the hottest areas of town.  Especially areas of town that grew in price dramatically faster than their surrounding neighborhoods and communities.  You will even find a few new construction homes under foreclosure in popular neighborhoods being sold by banks to recoup their investments. 

Interested in Buying Birmingham Real Estate now?

You should be!

Click to read the full article from CNN/MONEY.

APPLE STORE!!!!!

Tomorrow 4/14/2007 is Apple Day in Birmingham, Alabama. The new Apple Store officially opens at the Summit Shopping Mall at 10:00AM.

http://www.apple.com/retail/thesummit/map/

This is totally awesome.

I received the notification Tuesday morning. Hoping that on an outside chance the store “might” already be open, I packed up the kid and hit the road. Nothing. I circled the parking lot, but the only possible locations were covered in plywood.

You see, I have been wanting to go test drive a Mac Book Pro for quite some time, but without a local vender that could answer my questions, I was stuck with having to drive to Atlanta. But no more! Tomorrow I will pack up the kid and hit the road again. Maybe this time I will be able to spend her inheritence on a new laptop!

Birmingham Real Estate Void

The exists today a void. A void of new construction single family homes between the price of $150K and $200K in popular residential areas such as Pelham, Helena, Hoover, and Alabaster. This has created unique opportunities for residents in established neighborhoods with homes priced to sell with in the void’s price range. This juxtaposition is something I find rather amusing. It was just a few years ago that these established neighborhoods were taking a beating by all the new construction homes sprouting up all over the Birmingham area. Now, it’s payback time.

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Chelsea Park Homes for Sale

Over the holiday break, the editors and scouts at Birmingham Home Review have been busy! As a group, they have been collecting data to help home shoppers find information regarding new residential developments throughout the Birmingham area!

The latest addition at Birmingham Home Review is Chelsea Park. Chelsea Park is a beautiful master planned community off HWY 280 in Chelsea, Alabama. If you are interested in shopping for a home in Chelsea, definitely add Chelsea Park to your list. But before you head south down 280, check out the review online at Birmingham Home Review / Chelsea Park.

November Home Shopping:

Fall colors are fantastic this year in Birmingham! The hills are dotted with color and make the landscape just a treat to view! Home shoppers in Birmingham looking for that special property with alot of trees or a view are having a hard time choosing this year. Why? Not only do they have to select the right home, but the best views of the trees as well.

I guess it all depends on what it is that you are looking for in a view. Long vistas with views that go on for as long as the eye can see, hills behind your home dotted with color, or right dab in the middle of the woods, it’s a tough choice. Especially when some of the homes are “equal”.

So, what can you do? All these great views and you only need one home… Choose wisely. Keep your focus on your housing needs. Take your time. But don’t take too long. Someone else might snatch up your dream home!

Birmingham Homes for Sale:

The upcoming weekend looks like it is going to be great weather for home shopping here in Birmingham. Don’t get caught inside! Get out and take a look at some of the wonderful new construction homes for sale in the Birmingham area.

For starters, take a drive to Helena. Take in the color of the leaves as you drive through Riverwoods. Check out the Americana style in the area and enjoy the craftmanship of the builders and architects involved in the development of Riverwoods.

Next, take a drive up South Shades Crest Road in Hoover and swing through some of the neighborhoods along the way. Take time out to see Russet Woods, Shades Pointe, and Bluff Park!

Lastly, head out to the Moss Rock Preserve and see the homes decorated for the fall holidays in the Preserve. Oh, and when you see a home you want to know more about, contact us at Birmingham MLS Search, we’ll be glad to get you the information you request.

Ballantrae, A Popular Development in Pelham Alabama

Ballantrae is becoming one of the most popular subdivisions in the Birmingham, Alabama area. Located just minutes from I-65, Ballantrae offers residents enough of a getaway from the hustly and bustle but manages to provide easy access to main roadways for commuters.

Homes for sale in Ballantrae range in price from the low $200Ks and up. To learn more about Ballantrae in Pelham Alabama, make sure to visit Birmingham Home Review.

New Homes in Lake Cyrus

Over at Birmingham Home Review, we have recently added Lake Cyrus in Hoover Alabama. Read up on interesting information regarding this popular subdivision in Hoover.

Lake Cyrus is located off HWY 150, north of I-459. Go North on 150 pass South Shades Crest Rd. Lake Cyrus entrance will be on your left.

Make sure you get a chance to look at Lake Cyrus if you are looking for a home in Hoover Alabama.

New Construction Homes for Sale

In Birmingham, Alabama, new construction home sales are continueing to grow at a steady pace. Despite indications that the winter months may experience a traditional slow down, the new construction market has remained steady.

As the Birmingham Real estate market continues to maintain steady growth, we expect home prices to stay firm through the next few months. Once spring hits and the weather warms up, we expect a slight rise in home costs.

If you are looking to buy a new construction home in Birmingham, Alabama now is the time!

Birmingham Lake and Resort Homes

New addition to Birmingham MLS Search! Birmingham Lake & Resort homes have been added to Birmingham MLS Search! If you are looking for a home on a lake or an estate style home, you’ll find it here at Birmingham MLS Search, your place for Birmingham, Alabama real estate.