Tuscaloosa Real Estate News and Questions
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"Commentary: Renewed credit panic hits markets Friday, October 19, 2007ByLou BarnesInman NewsAll U.S. interest rates have broken lower. The mortgage-defining 10-year T-note is trading at 4.4 percent, down from 4.7 percent last week, but mortgages will be slow to follow. Even agency loans are stuck in credit fear, but are likely
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The local news recently reported that Alabama is no longer in the top ten party schools, according to the Princeton Review. Ah, that's too bad.It appears that the UA students may have settled down a bit - Princeton Review ranks University of Alabama at #19 out of 20 schools. Of course,
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As you know, much of the news lately has been focused on the woes of mortgage lenders around the country. American Home Mortgage Investment Corp., the nation's 10th largest residential lender, has filed for bankruptcy... Countrywide is shifting its mortgage loan production into its banking division... First Magnus is no longer
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The mayor of Tuscaloosa, Walt Maddox said that voluntary water conservation efforts are working to sustain the city of Tuscaloosa's water reserves, but an equipment failure or major fire could force the city into mandatory water conservation efforts.So far the water levels are showing some gain. Recently the reserves had been
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Mostly known for its many college football championships, the University of Alabama is a champion in other areas too - like academics.In a recent U.S. News & World Report, The University of Alabama ranked 91 out of 258 public and private colleges across the U.S. The University of Alabama is not
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"Katrina aid goes to condo buyersReal estate investors take advantage of GO Zone tax breaksBy Jay Reeves The Associated PressTUSCALOOSA | With large swaths of the Gulf Coast still in ruins from Hurricane Katrina, rich federal tax breaks designed to spur rebuilding are flowing hundreds of miles inland to investors who
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In case you didn't recognize the title of this blog, it's from a Marty Robbin's song, Water. I really like that song, but if you live in Tuscaloosa, Alabama right now, you might want to turn the old sprinkler off for a while.The Mayor of Tuscaloosa, Walt Maddox, said the water
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"TUSCALOOSA | Tuscaloosa Police officers will be providing cold bottled water to people during their daily patrols.Chief Ken Swindle said that officers have been called to check on people in their homes as temperatures have soared higher than 100 degrees."Many times we respond to perform welfare checks on elderly and the
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Mayor WaltMaddox called forvoluntary water conservation for all citizens north of the Warrior today. He is asking that residents with odd numbered addresses are asked to water their lawns on odd numbered dates while residents with even-numbered addresses are asked to water their lawns on even numbered dates.The break and subsequent
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This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is located in the quiet neighborhood of Marion Oaks. Located on Highway 69 South in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Marion Oaks is a great place to live.This home has new carpet, a new 50 gallon hot water heater, ceramic tile in the kitchen and dining areas, and
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July 2007 Housing Statistics# Homes Sold: 252New Const Sold: 67(27%)# Homes on Market: 1969New Const Active: 638 (32%)AVG DOM: 112AVG Selling Price: $179,739Median Selling Price: $152,220July 2006 Housing Statistics# Homes Sold: 241New Const Sold: 62 (26%)# Homes on Market: 1518Avg DOM: 111Avg Selling Price: $160,215Median Selling Price: $144,400For Past Housing Statistics
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It was Friday afternoon, and Ihad just finished reading an Active Rain blog about the best day to list a home. The general consensus was that the Friday before the weekend was the best time to list.Well, Ihad all of the listing agreements and paperwork signed on this listing but the
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The U.S. Department of Education decided that only eight public school systems nationwide were examples of successful efforts to improve their schools. The Tuscaloosa County School system was one of them.The school system will be featured in an upcoming publication put out by the Department of Education-funded National Center on Innovation
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Looking for somthing to do in Tuscaloosa? This is one of Tuscaloosa's favorite events. This event is scheduled for August 14, 2007 at Shelton State Community College. Tickets will go on sale July 6th and are $25/single; $40/couple; age 8 and under $10.This year there will be a Celebrity Dancing Extravaganza
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200000 Reasons to get inspections I found this article about a year ago and thought it was approtriate.http://www.local6.com/news/9242978/detail.htmlRead This if you are thinking of not getting a professional home inspection or a pest inspection.Most mortgage companies require pest inspections but all mortgage companies do not. Even if your mortgage company says
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Midtown
Village
With Midtown Village only three months out the retail section is around 1/3
filled. Some speculate that this is going to be a failing development
while others have high praises. It is no doubt that if managed correctly
this complex could have huge benefits for
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When you get out of bed in the mornings are you trying to hunt
down new business or are you trying to plant the seeds to draw business to you.
Too many agents new and old get up and can't wait to go out there and find
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Whewwwwwww! It's hot down here in Alabama! I went home for lunch and changed into shorts and a polo shirt because no one in his right mind would be wearing dress clothes out in this heat.The heat index was over 100 degrees today and it doesn't look like things will be
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What a steal!!!!! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath has new carpet, ceramic tile and refinished hardwood flooring throughout. You even get a large storage building for all of your stuff. The yard is full of old growth Oak trees, Pecan trees that produce, fig trees, blueberry trees, and a pear tree.This
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The Townes of North River is envisioned as a mixed-income, mixed-use walkable community. A place that encourages neighbors to bond and enhances their quality of life. A Place where families can go to church, eat lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy an ice cream cone in the park, all on
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There are several indicators to look for to see if housing starts are going to slow down. Many people in the housing industry look at lumber prices and orders, as well as other housing material orders.It recently occurred to me, while talking to a friend of mine in the blueprinting business,
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Tuscaloosa Activities for the rest of Summer 2007:July -Tannehill Trade Dayshttp://www.tannehill.org/Dates: 07/21/2007 - 07/22/2007Location: Historic Tannehill State ParkFor More Information: (205) 477-5711Indian Summer Day CampsDates: 07/23/2007 - 07/27/2007Location: Moundville Archaeological State ParkAdmission: Call for InformationFor More Information: (205) 371-2234 or email Monique Billeaud at mbeo@bama.ua.eduDetails: Children learn about archaeology, studies in
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This is a three bedroom,two bathhome located in a wonderful single entry neighborhood located in Tuscaloosa. The neighborhood has one entrance in and out, so you don't have to worry heavy traffic.This home is priced to sell at $169,900, and is lower than most homes of this size in this area.Please
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The ground has been broken and construction will be starting soon on this four bedroom, four and a half bath home overlooking Lake Tuscaloosa.Located in the North of the River neighborhood, Lake Crest, this home will sit on a 100 foot bluff and has over 150 feet of water frontage on
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A bargain at $154,900!This three bedroom, two bath home is all vinyl so you won't have to worry about upkeep. The backyard is very large, and the home is in great condition, due to the owner's diligent efforts to keep his first home in great shape. The owner bought this home
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