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livingingreaterbirmingham — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:43:44 +0000

Looking for a home is trying already. Knowing what you are looking for can make the process much more simple. Recently, our local MLS sent out a guide to help with this and I thought it would be helpful to share with you too.

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Experience shows that to sell a home in Birmingham AL today requires more than just putting a sign in the yard or putting the property information in the MLS.

Successful home sellers have found they need the advice of skilled Real Estate counsultants like us, who have:

strong negotiating skills to get your home sold quickly for the most money even in this real estate market,
a strong internet marketing plan like our Smart Home Selling Plan. In fact, we may already have a buyer for your property because we understand that over 84% of home buyers today are finding their next house on the internet which is why when you use our plan we make sure they are seeing your home first and we also have a
deep understanding of what’s really happening with home values in your real estate market ( Birmingham Real Estate Market Reports by area).

We have helped many families sell their Birmingham homes, quickly and painlessly even in this difficult housing market. In fact, we may already have a buyer for your property because we understand that over 84% of home buyers today are finding their next house on the internet which is why when you use our Smart Home Selling Plan we make sure they are seeing your home first.

Call us to schedule your FREE private real estate consultation to fully understand your home selling options (no pressure no hassles – guaranteed).
Whether you are buying or selling Birmingham AL homes | Hoover homes | Vestavia homes | Vestavia Homes | Pelham Homes |Helena Homes | Trussville Homes |Homewood Homes – we can help!

Call me today at – 205-383-3358.

Stephen Wolfe - Birmingham Alabama Realtor

There’s a New Rule from Fannie Mae called the Loan Quality Initiative

livingingreaterbirmingham — Fri, 28 May 2010 01:42:22 +0000

This afternoon, I got this email from a mortgage friend of mine and asked permission to share this with you, she gave me permission. At the bottom, I included her name in case you want to talk to her more about this new rule….

This is really BIG news!

It’s a new rule from Fannie Mae called the Loan Quality Initiative (LQI).

What it really means is that in addition to “underwriting conditions” that may be required from the underwriter to close the loan, the loan must now be “audited” by a quality control person to double-check the underwriter. Yeah, the loan will be underwritten twice—and not at the same time either!

Here are some of the things they’ll be checking for:

Borrower Identify Income Calculations Employment

Source of Assets Appraisal Review MI Coverage

While this does not go into effect until July 1, 2010, here’s what to expect:

§ Loan will be underwritten 2 different times

§ Two sets of underwriting/closing conditions

§ New credit report prior to closing

The bottom line: Be calm—it’s a federal rule and there is nothing you or I can do about it. More importantly, warn your clients (and I will, too) of the potential that they may be required to submit more documents, right up until minutes before closing.

Let me help your clients get through this maze of loan requirements with ease.

I’m always a phone call or email away.

Cathy Gapen

Sr. Loan Officer

HomeTown Mortgage

5511 Highway 280 E., Ste 210

Birmingham, AL. 35242

cathy.gapen@htmortgage.net

205-980-7285 Phone

205-980-0618 Fax

205-305-0093 Mobile

NMLS# 190225

Luxurious Irondale Home for Sale – 336 Barrington Court

livingingreaterbirmingham — Mon, 10 May 2010 14:51:02 +0000

Irondale, Alabama – Part of the first phase of Overton Crossing, this is one of the largest homes in the subdivision and has some of the finest finishes including hardwood floors in the living room and dining room, nice tile in the kitchen and baths, rounded corners, high ceilings, and large crown molding. The master bedroom is huge with a walk in closet and ample space for a large bed and a sitting area. The kitchen has granite counter-tops, an island with a breakfast bar, stainless appliances, built in microwave, pantry, and an eat in section for a table and chairs. It exits out to the screened in back porch which gives a nice place to sit and enjoy one of the largest lots in the neighborhood. The spacious 2 car garage is located on the main level. Located conveniently near I-459, Overton Road, and just minutes from I-20 this house is the perfect place for you to call home.

For more information, call 1-800-383-7152 Ext. 3172

Birmingham AL Mortgage Tax Credit Dates Extended for Veterans

livingingreaterbirmingham — Sat, 08 May 2010 16:03:09 +0000

Active-veterans who serve on an official, extended duty service outside of the United States for at least 91 days during the period of January 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010 will be granted a 1-year extension on the home buyer tax credit. In other words, any active veterans who served overseas for over 90 days between the the aforementioned dates can qualify for the same Birmingham home buyer tax credit if they are in contract to purchase by April 30th, 2011 and complete the transaction by June 30th, 2011.

Who qualifies?

Member of “uniformed” services
Member of Foreign Service of the U.S.
Employee of Intelligence Community
Extended Duty “outside” the United States for at least 91 days during the period from 1/01/09 to 4/30/10
Extended Duty “inside” the United States for at least 91 days and had to relocate at least 50 miles
Spouse of any of the above

Any veteran, with the above qualifications, who’s thinking of buying a new home will be happy to know they have an extra year to find a new Birmingham home.

This was shared with me this week from a local mortgage lender.

Please verify all information with the appropriate sources if trying to get the tax credit for Veterans.

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Experience shows that to sell a home in Birmingham AL today requires more than just putting a sign in the yard or putting the property information in the MLS.

Successful home sellers have found they need the advice of skilled Real Estate counsultants like us, who have:

strong negotiating skills to get your home sold quickly for the most money even in this real estate market,
a strong internet marketing plan like our Smart Home Selling Plan. In fact, we may already have a buyer for your property because we understand that over 84% of home buyers today are finding their next house on the internet which is why when you use our plan we make sure they are seeing your home first and we also have a
deep understanding of what’s really happening with home values in your real estate market ( Birmingham Real Estate Market Reports by area).

Call me today at – 205-383-3358.

Stephen Wolfe - Birmingham Alabama Realtor

Birmingham AL Homes for Sale – What You Get For The Money Priced About $250,000

livingingreaterbirmingham — Sun, 02 May 2010 22:27:03 +0000

Birmingham, Alabama – I happened to be watching TV the other night and caught a few minutes of a show, What You Get For The Money, on HGTV. It got my attention for a little while and got me thinking about what you can get for the money when it comes to Birmingham AL Homes for Sale in some of the different areas around town.

So, I am going to start this series on Birmingham AL Homes priced around $250,000 as of May, 2010. I hope to also spotlight other price ranges as well.

What I have done is go into the Birmingham MLS and do a search on homes priced from 245,000-255,000 and selected ten homes which met that criteria. I did just select Single Family homes and excluded townhomes and condos. I made a pdf of the ten homes and am including the links below. Hopefully in time I will be able to include an active link that can be searched, but for now, this is what we will do.

Mountain Brook

There were none currently in that price range. So I just pulled homes that were the closest both above and below 250,000. Most of Mountain Brook is above 250,000. These are actually some of the lowest priced Mountain Brook Real Estate.

Click here to learn more about Mountain Brook, Alabama.

You can see all these Mountain Brook homes for sale here: Mountain Brook $250,000

Vestavia

Most of these are 3 bedroom 2 bath homes. It is in not common to find larger Vestavia Homes for Sale in this price range. I actually expected to have to expand my parameters in Vestavia to find ten homes.

Click here to learn more about Vestavia, Alabama

You can see all these Vestavia homes for sale here: Vestavia $250,000

Homewood

Like Vestavia, I did not expect to find many Homewood AL Homes in this price range of any size. Most of these are 2 and 3 bedroom homes. However, I would expect that they have had some updates. While Homewood does have some larger homes, a good bit of Homewood is characterized as older homes that have been somewhat updated.

Click here to learn more about Homewood, Alabama.

You can see all these Homewood AL Homes here: Homewood $250,000

Hoover

Unlike the three aforementioned areas, I did expect to find a wider variety and some larger homes in the price range of these Hoover AL Homes for Sale, and I did. More than 2o homes came up in the price range I was using so I did have the opportunity to select 10 homes. You can expect to find some larger homes, some maybe with some finer touches here than in the previous 3 areas in this price range.

Click here to learn more about Hoover, Alabama

You can see the Hoover AL Homes for Sale here: Hoover $250,000

Trussville

Not unlike Hoover, I expected and found the same results. These Trussville Homes for Sale have between 3 and 5 bedrooms and may even have some larger lots. Like Hoover, you can expect to find some larger homes, some maybe with some finer touches here than in the previous 3 areas in this price range.

Click here to learn more about Trussville, Alabama

You can see these Trussville Homes for Sale here: Trussville $250,000

Looking to Buy Birmingham Alabama Real Estate?

Specializing in Selling Birmingham AL Homes

Experience shows that to sell a home in Birmingham AL today requires more than just putting a sign in the yard or putting the property information in the MLS.

Successful home sellers have found they need the advice of skilled Real Estate counsultants like us, who have:

strong negotiating skills to get your home sold quickly for the most money even in this real estate market,
a strong internet marketing plan like our Smart Home Selling Plan. In fact, we may already have a buyer for your property because we understand that over 84% of home buyers today are finding their next house on the internet which is why when you use our plan we make sure they are seeing your home first and we also have a
deep understanding of what’s really happening with home values in your real estate market ( Birmingham Real Estate Market Reports by area).

Call me today at – 205-383-3358.

Stephen Wolfe - Birmingham Alabama Realtor

Vestavia Hills Homes – Liberty Park Real Estate Market Statistics First Quarter 2010

livingingreaterbirmingham — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:07:32 +0000

Vestavia, Alabama – We are well in to 2010, and it is time to look at the year of market statistics for Birmingham AL Real Estate. As we have always stated that as a homeowner, potential resident, potential seller, or as a real estate consultant, we think it is always important to know the stats about what is happening with Vestavia Real Estate. For this report we are going to be focusing on Liberty Park Homes

Vestavia Homes for Sale Liberty Park Listed First Quarter 2010

For the first quarter of 2010 there were 31 Newly Listed Homes for Sale Vestavia Hills. The Average Price was $711,135. The Median Price was $599,000.

Vestavia Real Estate – Liberty Park Sold First Quarter 2010

For the first quarter of 2010 there were 8 homes in Vestavia real estate sold. The Average Price was $527,528. The Median Price was $461,250, with 153 Average Days on Market at 95% of list price.

Vestavia Hills Homes for Sale Liberty Park – Currently active as of 4/10

Currently there are 98 Active Homes For Sale Vestavia Hills with an Average Price of $815,540. The Median Price is $660,500, with 279 Average Days on Market.

If you would like to be contacted as soon as homes become available in the Vestavia area just let us know. To view our area Real Estate and Community Tour go to the Vestavia Real Estate Channel. For more information about the Vestavia Community you can also go to the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce. (click here for their website.)

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Vestavia Hills Homes for Sale

*Note these Birmingham AL Real Estate stats are accurate as of 6/09 according to the Birmingham MLS. They are subject to change as Birmingham Realtors submit listed and sold properties into the Birmingham Alabama MLS.

Looking to Buy Birmingham Alabama Real Estate?

Specializing in Selling Birmingham AL Homes

Experience shows that to sell a home in Birmingham AL today requires more than just putting a sign in the yard or putting the property information in the MLS.

Successful home sellers have found they need the advice of skilled Real Estate counsultants like us, who have:

strong negotiating skills to get your home sold quickly for the most money even in this real estate market,
a strong internet marketing plan like our Smart Home Selling Plan. In fact, we may already have a buyer for your property because we understand that over 84% of home buyers today are finding their next house on the internet which is why when you use our plan we make sure they are seeing your home first and we also have a
deep understanding of what’s really happening with home values in your real estate market ( Birmingham Real Estate Market Reports by area).

Call me today at – 205-383-3358.

Stephen Wolfe - Birmingham Alabama Realtor

Birmingham Alabama Homes – Vestavia Hills Real Estate Market Statistics First Quarter 2010

livingingreaterbirmingham — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:56:39 +0000

Birmingham, Alabama – We are well in to 2010, and it is time to look at the year of market statistics for Birmingham AL Real Estate. As we have always stated that as a homeowner, potential resident, potential seller, or as a real estate consultant, we think it is always important to know the stats about what is happening with Birmingham Alabama homes. For this report we are going to be focusing on Vestavia Hills Real Estate

Birmingham – Homes for Sale Vestavia Hills Listed First Quarter 2010

For the first quarter of 2010 there were 266 Newly Listed Homes for Sale Vestavia Hills. The Average Price was $406,551. The Median Price was $299,000.

Birmingham – Vestavia Real Estate Sold First Quarter 2010

For the first quarter of 2010 there were 69 homes in Vestavia real estate sold. The Average Price was $338,461. The Median Price was $275,000, with 99 Average Days on Market at 95% of list price.

Birmingham – Homes for Sale Vestavia Hills – Currently active as of 6/09

Currently there are 509 Active Homes For Sale Vestavia Hills with an Average Price of $465,285. The Median Price is $345,000, with 142 Average Days on Market.

If you would like to be contacted as soon as homes become available in the Vestavia area just let us know. To view our area Real Estate and Community Tour go to the Vestavia Real Estate Channel. For more information about the Vestavia Community you can also go to the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce. (click here for their website.)

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Vestavia Hills Homes for Sale

Looking to Buy Birmingham Alabama Real Estate?

Specializing in Selling Birmingham AL Homes

Experience shows that to sell a home in Birmingham AL today requires more than just putting a sign in the yard or putting the property information in the MLS.

Successful home sellers have found they need the advice of skilled Real Estate counsultants like us, who have:

strong negotiating skills to get your home sold quickly for the most money even in this real estate market,
a strong internet marketing plan like our Smart Home Selling Plan. In fact, we may already have a buyer for your property because we understand that over 84% of home buyers today are finding their next house on the internet which is why when you use our plan we make sure they are seeing your home first and we also have a
deep understanding of what’s really happening with home values in your real estate market ( Birmingham Real Estate Market Reports by area).

Call me today at – 205-383-3358.

Stephen Wolfe - Birmingham Alabama Realtor

Mountain Brook Alabama Homes – Real Estate Market Statistics Zoned Mountain Brook Elementary First Quarter 2010

livingingreaterbirmingham — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:14:06 +0000

Mountain Brook, Alabama – We are well in to 2010, and it is time to look at the year of market statistics for Birmingham AL Real Estate. As we have always stated that as a homeowner, potential resident, potential seller, or as a real estate consultant, we think it is always important to know the stats about what is happening with Mountain Brook AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus on homes zoned for Mountain Brook Elementary in Mountain Brook.

Mountain Brook – Homes for Sale zoned Mountain Brook Elementary Listed First Quarter 2010

For the first quarter of 2010 there were 42 Newly Listed Mountain Brook Homes zoned Mountain Brook for Sale. The Average Price was $1,121,146. The Median Price was $777,450.

Mountain Brook – Homes Sold zoned Mountain Brook Elementary First Quarter 2010

For the first quarter of 2010 there were 2 Mountain Brook Homes zoned Mountain Brook sold in Mountain Brook. The Average Price was $592,500. The Median Price was $592,500, with 82 Average Days on Market at 91% of list price.

Mountain Brook – Homes zoned Mountain Brook Elementary for Sale – Currently active as of 4/10

Currently there are 79 Active Mountain Brook Homes zoned Mountain Brook with an Average Price of $1,187,222. The Median Price is $884,900, with 130 Average Days on Market.

If you would like to be contacted as soon as homes become available in the Mountain Brook area just let us know. To view our area Mountain Brook Alabama Real Estate and Community Tour go to the Mountain Brook Real Estate Channel. For more information about the Mountain Brook Community you can also go to the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce. (Click here for their website.)

Search…

Mountain Brook Homes for Sale

Looking to Buy Birmingham Alabama Real Estate?

Specializing in Selling Birmingham AL Homes

Experience shows that to sell a home in Birmingham AL today requires more than just putting a sign in the yard or putting the property information in the MLS.

Successful home sellers have found they need the advice of skilled Real Estate counsultants like us, who have:

strong negotiating skills to get your home sold quickly for the most money even in this real estate market,
a strong internet marketing plan like our Smart Home Selling Plan. In fact, we may already have a buyer for your property because we understand that over 84% of home buyers today are finding their next house on the internet which is why when you use our plan we make sure they are seeing your home first and we also have a
deep understanding of what’s really happening with home values in your real estate market ( Birmingham Real Estate Market Reports by area).

Call us to schedule your FREE private real estate consultation to fully understand your home selling options (no pressure no hassles – guaranteed).
Whether you are buying or selling Birmingham AL homes | Hoover homes | Vestavia homes | Mountain Brook Homes | Pelham Homes |Helena Homes | Trussville Homes |Homewood Homes – we can help!

Call me today at – 205-383-3358.

Stephen Wolfe - Birmingham Alabama Realtor

Mountain Brook Alabama Homes – Real Estate Market Statistics Zoned Brookwood Forest Elementary First Quarter 2010

livingingreaterbirmingham — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:53:32 +0000

Mountain Brook – Homes for Sale zoned Brookwood Forest Elementary Listed First Quarter 2010

For the first quarter of 2010 there were 33 Newly Listed Mountain Brook Homes zoned Brookwood Forest for Sale. The Average Price was $516,548. The Median Price was $469,900.

Mountain Brook – Homes Sold zoned Brookwood Forest Elementary First Quarter 2010

For the first quarter of 2010 there were 4 Mountain Brook Homes zoned Brookwood Forest sold in Mountain Brook. The Average Price was $514,225. The Median Price was $460,951, with 116 Average Days on Market at 92% of list price.

Mountain Brook – Homes zoned Brookwood Forest Elementary for Sale – Currently active as of 4/10

Currently there are 61 Active Mountain Brook Homes zoned Brookwood Forest with an Average Price of $543,460. The Median Price is $489,000, with 105 Average Days on Market.

Search…

Mountain Brook Homes for Sale

Looking to Buy Birmingham Alabama Real Estate?

Specializing in Selling Birmingham AL Homes

Experience shows that to sell a home in Birmingham AL today requires more than just putting a sign in the yard or putting the property information in the MLS.

Successful home sellers have found they need the advice of skilled Real Estate counsultants like us, who have:

strong negotiating skills to get your home sold quickly for the most money even in this real estate market,
a strong internet marketing plan like our Smart Home Selling Plan. In fact, we may already have a buyer for your property because we understand that over 84% of home buyers today are finding their next house on the internet which is why when you use our plan we make sure they are seeing your home first and we also have a
deep understanding of what’s really happening with home values in your real estate market ( Birmingham Real Estate Market Reports by area).

Call us to schedule your FREE private real estate consultation to fully understand your home selling options (no pressure no hassles – guaranteed).
Whether you are buying or selling Birmingham AL homes | Hoover homes | Vestavia homes | Mountain Brook Homes | Pelham Homes |Helena Homes | Trussville Homes |Homewood Homes – we can help!

Call me today at – 205-383-3358.

Stephen Wolfe - Birmingham Alabama Realtor

Mountain Brook Alabama Homes – Real Estate Market Statistics Zoned Cherokee Bend Elementary First Quarter 2010

livingingreaterbirmingham — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:36:05 +0000

Mountain Brook – Homes for Sale zoned Cherokee Bend Elementary Listed First Quarter 2010

For the first quarter of 2010 there were 33 Newly Listed Mountain Brook Homes zoned Cherokee Bend for Sale. The Average Price was $629,212. The Median Price was $525,900.

Mountain Brook – Homes Sold zoned Cherokee Bend Elementary First Quarter 2010

For the first quarter of 2010 there were 8 Mountain Brook Homes zoned Cherokee Bend sold in Mountain Brook. The Average Price was $581,637. The Median Price was $480,000, with 82 Average Days on Market at 95% of list price.

Mountain Brook – Homes zoned Cherokee Bend Elementary for Sale – Currently active as of 4/10

Currently there are 63 Active Mountain Brook Homes zoned Cherokee Bend with an Average Price of $712,401. The Median Price is $598,000, with 157 Average Days on Market.

Search…

Mountain Brook Homes for Sale

Looking to Buy Birmingham Alabama Real Estate?

Specializing in Selling Birmingham AL Homes

Experience shows that to sell a home in Birmingham AL today requires more than just putting a sign in the yard or putting the property information in the MLS.

Successful home sellers have found they need the advice of skilled Real Estate counsultants like us, who have:

strong negotiating skills to get your home sold quickly for the most money even in this real estate market,
a strong internet marketing plan like our Smart Home Selling Plan. In fact, we may already have a buyer for your property because we understand that over 84% of home buyers today are finding their next house on the internet which is why when you use our plan we make sure they are seeing your home first and we also have a
deep understanding of what’s really happening with home values in your real estate market ( Birmingham Real Estate Market Reports by area).

Call us to schedule your FREE private real estate consultation to fully understand your home selling options (no pressure no hassles – guaranteed).
Whether you are buying or selling Birmingham AL homes | Hoover homes | Vestavia homes | Mountain Brook Homes | Pelham Homes |Helena Homes | Trussville Homes |Homewood Homes – we can help!

Call me today at – 205-383-3358.

Stephen Wolfe - Birmingham Alabama Realtor