Today has been a somewhat busy hump day in the life of a Realtor in Florence AL.  It all started last night about 11:30 pm when I couldn’t fall asleep.  As always, I plan my days out ahead of time but last night I planned about every minute I could plan out for today.  WOW!  The amount of things you can do by planning ahead!  Here’s how it turned out:   8:15 - 8:25 am - Breakfast 8:30 - 8:35 am - Order Title work for Castleton closing 8:40 - 9:00 am - File paperwork with administration in Montgomery 9:00 - 9:30 am - Closing @ Alabama Land Services 9:40 - 9:45 am - Confirm rental showing with landlord for tomorrow 9:50 - 10:00 am - Deliver update to buyer about contract status.  Confirm email receipts. 10:05 - 10:15 am - Confirm rental showing with future tenant for tomorrow 10:20 - ... 05/18/2011

  Today, I’m helping a new friend prepare to close a property that needed IMMEDIATE attention, according to her.  This is how it all came together...............   Last Wednesday I got a call from a duplex owner in Florence, AL expressing interest in selling her property.  We spoke of the services that my company, Bobo Real Estate, offers but she wasn’t interested in my assistance in selling it for her.  She wanted to know if I would be interested in buying it.  I told her that I’d like to see the property so we arranged to met the next day, Thursday, and preview the duplex.  The duplex was nice but there were some cracks around the crawl space which told me there might be some foundation issues.  Later that evening we agreed on a price with some inspection contingencies and agreed to c... 05/17/2011

Tennessee River - Wilson Lake Waterfront Homes for Sale/Pending/Sold Jan - Dec 2010           Tennessee River Waterfront Homes on Wilson Lake vary in prices.  They can range in the lower $100,000's for small mobile home on a very small waterfront lot or all the way up to 1.6million.  The factor that determines price over any other is location location location.  Main Lake property is always going to be priced higher than slough water.  But sometimes, you can find homes located on a slough, but with the most beautiful views of main lake you can imagine.     If you are thinking of buying a waterfront home and need assistance in finding that "perfect" place...I would be more than happy to assist.  You can begin your search at Florence Al Waterfront.  After you have seen what all is availab... 01/31/2011

Tennessee River - Wilson Lake - Waterfront Homes for Sale/Pending/Sold December 2010           Tennessee River Waterfront Homes on Wilson Lake vary in prices.  They can range in the lower $100,000's for small mobile home on a very small waterfront lot or all the way up to 1.6million.  The factor that determines price over any other is location location location.  Main Lake property is always going to be priced higher than slough water.  But sometimes, you can find homes located on a slough, but with the most beautiful views of main lake you can imagine.     If you are thinking of buying a waterfront home and need assistance in finding that "perfect" place...I would be more than happy to assist.  You can begin your search at Florence Al Waterfront.  After you have seen what all is availa... 01/31/2011

Florence Alabama - Tennessee River - Wilson Lake - Homes for Sale/Pending Sold November 2010              Tennessee River Waterfront Homes on Wilson Lake vary in prices.  They can range in the lower $100,000's for small mobile home on a very small waterfront lot or all the way up to 1.6million.  The factor that determines price over any other is location location location.  Main Lake property is always going to be priced higher than slough water.  But sometimes, you can find homes located on a slough, but with the most beautiful views of main lake you can imagine.     If you are thinking of buying a waterfront home and need assistance in finding that "perfect" place...I would be more than happy to assist.  You can begin your search at Florence Al Waterfront.  After you have seen what al... 01/31/2011

Florence Market Reports (Homes For Sale/Pending/Sold) Jan - Dec 2010 Looking at a breakdown of the homes Sold in Florence Al in 2010...of the 355 solds only 40 were foreclosures.  The lowest priced home sold was $6,000 (and it was NOT a foreclosure).  The highest priced home sold was $1,250,000 (it was a beautiful Wilson Lake Waterfront home).  Contact me for any additional information or questions you may have Search Florence Homes For Sale Market data was collected directly from our local mls. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. 01/25/2011

Florence Market Reports (Homes For Sale/Pending/Sold) December 2010 Of the 30 homes sold for the month of December 2010 in Florence AL, 6 were foreclosures.  The lowest priced home sold was $18,500 with the highest price coming in at $312,500.  Of the New Listings to hit the market during the month of December 2010, 9 were foreclosures.  Contact me for any additional information or questions you may have Search Florence Homes For Sale Market data was collected directly from our local mls. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. 01/25/2011

Florence Market Reports (Homes For Sale/Pending/Sold) November 2010 Of the 22 homes sold for November 2010, only 2 of those homes were foreclosures.  The lowest priced home was $41,000 and the highest priced was $459,900.  Comparing number of sales to the same month last year, you can see sales are almost half.  But clearly highter priced homes are selling which results in the much higher average sales price.  Of the New Listings for the month of November 2010, only 2 were foreclosures. Contact me for any additional information or questions you may have Search Florence Homes For Sale Market data was collected directly from our local mls. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. 01/25/2011

This 3 bedroom/1.5 bath updated home in the Brooks School District is just waiting for you to become its new owners!  Hope to see you at the Open House!OPEN HOUSESunday, Nov. 71:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.406 Mauldin Ave.  Florence, ALFor a listing brochure, virtual tour and map, click here.   For more information on this home or other Florence Alabama real estate, feel free to contact me...I would love to help you find your next home! Deidre Berry, REALTOR ~ Florence, ALYour search for Florence AL homes for sale starts HERE! 11/04/2010

Florence AL homebuyers:  Great information below on home inspections and what to expect.  Happy Halloween!  ********************************************** Via Chrissy Doremus ~ U.S. Inspect ~ Home Inspections The home inspection is a very important step during the buying process, but for some reason, it is a step that can give some buyers -and even some seasoned real estate professionals- an awful fright! So, in honor of Halloween on Sunday, here are my 5 Ways to Make the Home Inspection Less Spooky! The Spook: Home inspections are just plain scary.The Scoop: OK, they are only scary if you let inspection myths control your experience. The truth is, we aren't scary people and we are here to educate, not get you shaking in your boots. What makes home inspections scary for some people, is ... 10/30/2010

Trowbridge's - An Americana Experience Unique to the Shoals Trowbridge's Ice Cream & Sandwich 316 N Court StFlorence, AL 35630-4738(256) 764-1503 Yesterday, after trudging through a long session of online continuing education classes, I treated myself to lunch at Trowbridge's.  If you've ever been in or around the Shoals Area, then chances are you've either eaten here or have heard all about it.  My earliest memories of this place are from when my now-deceased mother used to take us here after a day of going to the doctor or shopping.  Walking into the restaurant in Downtown Florence is like walking back in time.  It is small, but filled with history.  Trowbridge's is Florence's oldest business in it's original downtown location.  This restaurant began in 1918, and entering inside you ... 09/28/2010

I like to read Dave Ramsey's columns...always useful advice and things to think about.  Last week his column really hit home, no pun intended :)  So, for all of the potential home sellers and buyers out there, here it is: Dear Dave,What are the advantages of using a real estate agent versus going the for-sale-by-owner route when it comes to selling a home?Seth Dear Seth,I've had a real estate license for 30 years. If I were to put my personal residence on the market today, I'd use an active real estate agent who really knows his or her stuff in the marketplace. I'd gladly pay them their commission, too.  Now, why would I do that if I could just sell it myself and save the commission cost?  For starters... To read the rest of Dave's answer, go to his June 7, 2010 column by clicking here.... 06/22/2010

If you are looking for a waterfront property or a 4 bedroom/3 bath home in the Shoals area, check these out!   For more info and pictures, see the virtual tours... 615 Lakewood Drive, Muscle Shoals, AlabamaA great weekend getaway or smaller home if you want to downsize!  Enjoy easy access to Wilson Lake.        *  3 bedroom/2 bath   *  Approx. 1400 sq ft   *  Pier and boathouse   *  $239,900    VIRTUAL TOUR     107 Moorsgate Drive, Florence, AlabamaYou aren't going to find many homes with this much living space!  Immediate occupancy.   *  4 bedroom/3 bath  *  Approx. 3365 sq ft  *  Formal living, formal dining, den, sunroom, master study or      sitting area  *  $239,900  VIRTUAL TOUR   For more information on these homes or other Florence Alabama real estate, feel free to contact me...... 06/17/2010

Florence Market Reports (Homes For Sale/Pending/Sold) December 2009 Contact me for any additional information or questions you may have Search Florence Homes For Sale Market data was collected directly from our local mls.  All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. 01/30/2010

Wilson Lake on The Beautiful Tennessee River Green Trees, and 80 Degrees.                            Is Anyone Else As Ready For This As I Am?     01/24/2010

Hope everyone comes to see this GREAT 3 bdr, 2 bath, split-level with LARGE workshop! See it here At least the weather is cooperating this weekend. Beautiful, clear, crisp skys! BUT, I put the directional signs up last night in the freezing rain! Y'all come! 12/13/2009

  Just a friendly reminder...this Sunday, Nov. 1st, is the end of Daylight Saving Time.  Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour when you go to sleep Saturday night!  This is also a good time to change out the batteries on your smoke detectors.   Deidre Berry ~ Florence, AL REALTORYour search for Florence AL homes for sale starts HERE! 10/30/2009

   There are still quite a few homes for sale on the Tennessee River along Wilson Lake in Florence and Muscle Shoals, Al.   You can find just about anything you may be looking for whether it be a small cabin for weekend getaways, or that luxury home you have always dreamed of.       You will find homes available on the Florence Al side of the Tennessee River in Lauderdale County varying in price from $200's up to $2,000,000.     And homes available on the Muscle Shoals side of the Tennessee River in Colbert County prices are in the same range.      Life on the water has become quite popular and you won't find a more beautiful, affordable place than right here in Northwest Alabama. 10/07/2009

It's that time of year again for the SHBA Shoals Home Builders Association annual Parade of Homes.  If you have never attended tha Parade of Homes you are in for a treat.  Get ready to see some of the best builders from Florence Al and Muscle Shoals Al display some of their best work.  These builders are all members of the Shoals Home Builders Association.  Most of these homes were built with the Parade of Homes in mind.  The homes are located in some of the newest, most popular subdivision developments in Florence and Muscle Shoals.  What this means to you is, whether you are in the market to purchase a new home, or just want to get some redorating ideas, you don't want to miss this.  Also included in this list of homes, are select homes that will also be held open on Sunday October 17... 10/07/2009

                                                There are some great Horse Farms for Sale in Northwest Alabama-Florence-Muscle Shoals-Russellville.  If you are looking for a place you can Bring the Horses with you, I'm sure we can find just what you are looking for!     CLICK HERE  to see all available Horse Farms for sale in our area.  The virtual tour below is just a sample of the kind of horse farms you will find here, and is located at 20 Grayland Drive, Russellville, Al.                                              10/06/2009