Huntsville Alabama Accolades: Kudos to Huntsville Hospital
We have some great news for Huntsville Alabama. I just had to share it with you. The American Heart Association has honored 30 hospitals nationwide. The award entitled the "Triple Performance Achievement" is given for providing exceptional care in the categories of stroke, heart failure, and coronary artery disease.
The only Alabama hospital receiving the award was HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL!! The program evaluates how the hospitals adhere to proven medical protocols. Huntsville Hospital was recognized for employees following proven medical protocols 85% of the time.
More details can be found in U.S. News & World Report including a five-page color ad highlighting the winners.
I was out on one of my searches for a new adventure and I found myself on Airport Road in search of a good meal. Well I decided to go to a place that I used to pass all the time when I lived down South Parkway but never tried. I wanted something new so I looked for a restaurant that I had not tried before and finally settled on....
I really enjoyed it and I was almost mad that I don't live close to it anymore because I definitely want to go back. The wait was not long at all. Because the night was so clear we stepped outside the door to talk. We actually bumped into a very nice lady looking through Homes and Land magazine and she will be coming into the office to discuss a couple of things...but that's another story! ;-)
Before we got into conversation good, they were calling us for our table. As we walked through the restaurant everybody just seemed to really be having a good time.
I absolutely LOVED the atmosphere. They have garden and patio dining but we chose to sit inside in the lower level. We sat down in a section with a fireplace and gorgeous light fixtures. It had a Tuscan theme and the decor just invited me in to have a meal. LOL... I'm such a Realtor! LOL
Our waiter Travis was TERRIFIC and guess what... he's looking for a condo or townhouse for sale to move in a couple of months...but that's another story! ;-)
The food was FANTASTIC. It was quick and it was hot and it was GOOD!! I would definitely recommend Luciano to someone looking for good italian food. I will definitely be back back it is a PLACE TO BE in Huntsville Alabama.
Hello All!! I just wanted to share some information with you. Family Services Center provides free training for first time home buyers. You do not have to be currently looking to purchase. It can be several months or even several years from now. You can even sign up for individual counseling sessions.
The training courses consist of two four hour sessions. Topics covered in the class include the following:
How to obtain an affordable mortage loan
The best way to shop for a home
All about loan closings
How to improve your credit score
Homebuyer financial assistance programs
The next set of training classes will be held August 4th and 5th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. The classes are held monthly so if you are not available in August you can pick a time when you will be able to attend both sessions. If you are a first time homebuyer, I encourage you to attend this free training that is available. The classes are held downtown not far from the Huntsville Public Library at the Family Services Center 600 St. Clair Avenue Building 3.
Please feel free to contact me if you need any additional information regarding the training events.
Alabama A&M Fall Sports Submitted by: Kimberly Grant, Huntsville Real Estate Agent Huntsville/Madison AL Real Estate Blog
Alabama A&M University has a great fall sports line up this year. I usually work on Saturdays so it has been a LONG TIME since I been able to attend a game. Last year I went to a couple of games and I had a FANTASTIC time. The last game I attended was against Texas Southern University and the Bulldog's won!! (just for me!)
ANY WAY.... that time is almost upon us again. Its almost time for football season and I can't wait. I really am going to take a little more time to attend more events on campus this year. I always enjoy it when I do especially if I get to see people I haven't seen in a while and lost touch with.
Check out some of the sports events at Alabama A&M University. Not only does Alabama A&M happen to be the Alma Mater of YOURS TRULY and it is an excellent school with an outstanding atheletic department. I'm sure the weather will be beautiful this fall. This will be a great time to check out some great fall sports action!!
I came across a great subdivision in our area that I wanted to share with you. This is a new construction development in Huntsville Alabama. For those looking to purchase new construction real estate I invite you to contact us about more information regarding these homes.
Cross Creek is another great new community in our area. The community features 3/4 brick homes on a slab. Lawns are full sod and completed homes have gorgeous landscaping. Homes feature attached three car garages. Inside the homes are equally beautiful. Large master suites, smooth ceilings, recessed lighting, gas log fireplaces, crown moulding, and custom cabinets are just a few of the gorgeous touches that will make you want to call these houses HOME.
Here is additional information about our featured neighborhood of the week:
Directions: Hwy 72 W, Turn Right on Balch Road, Turn Right into the subdivision
CONTACT US NOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ON CROSS CREEK!!!
There are currently homes and lots for sale available in the Cross Creek subdivision. This includes a couple of completed homes and pre-construction. If you are interested in other areas, you can search the Huntsville Madison County MLS for more available homes to suite your preference.
Kimberly Grant, Associate Broker Exit Leon Crawford Realty Huntsville Real Estate
We have some great news here in the Rocket City! Madison County remains in the lowest county unemployment rates in the state of Alabama. For the month of June, Madison County had a 3.9% unemployment rate which is lower than the national rate of 5.5%. It is also below the state rate of 4.7% for the month of June. Alabama is now tied with Vermont for the nation's 20th lowest unemployment rate. This is a move up from May when Alabama was number 21.
If you are considering a city to relocate, I encourage you to consider Huntsville Alabama. In addition to being located in a county with one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state of Alabama, this is a great place to live and work. If you don't believe me, see what others are saying about jobs and employment in Huntsville, AL:
Relocate-America.com named Huntsville as One of America's Top 100 Places to Live
Careerbuilder.com named Huntsville as One of the country's 10 Great Cities for Job Seekers
Salary.com listed Huntsville as the Country's Best Value for Salaries and Cost of Living
Expansion Magazine listed Huntsville among the country's Top 10 Communities for Overall Standard of Living
There are a couple of upcoming job fairs for those looking for employment in our area:
If you are seeking employment or know someone else who is, you may want to check out some resources to search for Huntsville jobs or other useful data:
As both a shopper and a student, the weekend that I have been waiting on is here!! Tax free shopping weekend is back!! It was great the past couple of years and I expect it to be even better this year. Many stores are even reported as having longer hours and hiring more staff to handle the expected shoppers for this year.
The shoping holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday August 1st and ends at midnight on Sunday August 3rd. The state sales tax (4%) will be waived as well as the sales tax for participating cities and counties. This is the third year of the event. Huntsville and Madison County are participating so Huntsville shoppers will see the 8% sales tax waived for qualifying purchases. Other participating cities are Madison, Decatur, Athens, Owens Cross Roads, Somerville, Guntersville, Hartselle, Arab, Elkmont, Scottsboro, Albertville, and Rainsville. These participants span across Madison, Limestone, Jackson, and Morgan counties.
Tax exempt items for the holiday shopping weekend include:
Clothes priced at $100 or less per item
Computers and software priced at $750 or less
School supplies and art supplies priced at $50 or less
School instructional materials priced at $50 or less
Books with a sales price of $30 or less (PHOOEY!! do they know how much books cost these days...but that's another post!!)
For more details on what is exempt and what is not, view the ADOR list of items.
Madison Square Mall and Parkway Place Mall are even staying open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 12p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. That will give shoppers plenty of time to shop till they drop. The Alabama Revenue Department has reported that 224 cities across the state have decided to participate this year so you might want to check your local area to see if you can join us on this shopping weekend.
I have always been a music lover and I know there are many of you out there just like me. I was nosing around trying to find some good upcoming summer concerts and I found some great ones that I wanted to share with you. The great part about it is that all of these concerts are FREE TO THE PUBLIC with no admission charged.
Grab your family and friends and check out some of these Upcoming Huntsville Music Events:
Bring a lawn chair or blanket & a picnic lunch & enjoy an afternoon of music on the mountain with folk, traditional, and old time songs. Date: July 20 Hours: Noon-5 PM (Concert begins at 1:30 PM) Location: Burritt on the Mountain For More Information: (256) 289-6182
This German Baroque Music concert is part of Valley Conservatory's Tenth Anniversary Lyceum Series. Date: July 20 Hours: 4 PM Directions: Grace Presbyterian Church on Wall Triana Highway For More Information: (256) 534-3131
"Cristina Lynn & Chuck Rutenberg" & "Out N' Runnin." Don't forget your picnic basket and lawn chair or blanket. Date: July 21 Hours: 6:30-8 PM Location: Big Spring Park For More Information: (256) 519-2787
Barbershop singing of the "Rocket City Chorus" & "Southern Splendor Chorus" Date: July 21 Hours: 6:30-8 PM Directions: Main Street in historic downtown Madison Contact: (256) 461-8938
Location: Huntsville Public Library For More Information: (256) 532-5975
Check out a couple of these events with your family and friends!! If you attend any of these events, please come back and share your experiences and photos with us all!!
Toney Alabama Homes For Sale; Toney Alabama Real Estate Submitted by: Kimberly Grant, Huntsville Real Estate Agent Huntsville/Madison AL Real Estate Blog
Another month of 2008 has come and gone. The hot summer days are upon us. The Madison County real estate market is still holding steady. I think we live in one of the best areas in the nation for a number of reasons and the current state of our real estate market is one of them.
During the month of June, there were 13 home sales in Toney. As of today, there are 114 Toney Homes for Sale. There is still time to purchase and get moved in and settled into that new home before the end of summer if you act quickly. As a special added bonus, our team is offering a $500 gift card after closing to home buyers that use our team to purchase a home of selling price $85,000 or greater. If you are interested in buying, selling, or investing in Madison County real estate, please feel free to utilize any of the following links:
Feel free to browse any of our local Homes for Sale. You can also receive home listings by email complete with descriptions and pictures. Please feel free to utilize any of the following links to Madison County real estate resources that may help you:
As always, you are welcome to contact me with any questions or if you need assistance with your real estate needs. Just give me a call and experience Exceptional Service GUARANTEED!
Ask about our performance guarantees for home buyers and sellers:
Sellers: Your home sold in 90 days GUARANTEED or We'll pay you $1,000*
Buyers: $3,000 GUARANTEED savings on your next purchase or We'll pay you $500*
Harvest Alabama Homes For Sale; Harvest Alabama Real Estate Submitted by: Kimberly Grant, Huntsville Real Estate Agent Huntsville/Madison AL Real Estate Blog
The year is half way over...believe it or NOT. The Madison County real estate market is still holding steady. I think we live in one of the best areas in the nation for a number of reasons and the current state of our real estate market is one of them.
During the month of June, there were 44 home sales in Harvest. As of today, there are 305 Harvest Homes for Sale. There is still time to purchase and get moved in and settled into that new home before the end of summer if you act quickly. As a special added bonus, our team is offering a $500 gift card after closing to home buyers that use our team to purchase a home of selling price $85,000 or greater. If you are interested in buying, selling, or investing in Madison County real estate, please feel free to utilize any of the following links:
Feel free to browse any of our local Homes for Sale. You can also receive home listings by email complete with descriptions and pictures. Please feel free to utilize any of the following links to Madison County real estate resources that may help you:
As always, you are welcome to contact me with any questions or if you need assistance with your real estate needs. Just give me a call and experience Exceptional Service GUARANTEED!
Ask about our performance guarantees for home buyers and sellers:
Sellers: Your home sold in 90 days GUARANTEED or We'll pay you $1,000*
Buyers: $3,000 GUARANTEED savings on your next purchase or We'll pay you $500*