It seems the "gloom and doom" news outlets are reporting this housing crisis every which way you turn. And in some markets, that may very well be the case. Here in the Shoals Area, however, things seem to be ok, and the numbers back this up.    Here are some statistics on the housing market for 2008 in The Shoals Area, covering all of Lauderdale and Colbert Counties, including Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia and Killen: May 2007 # of homes sold  - 161 Average selling price - $134,648 Average days on the market - 79 Total dollar volume  - $21,678,322 Median selling price - $108,000 # of houses on the market - 908   May 2008 # of homes sold  - 174 Average selling price - $131,725 Average days on the market - 70 Total dollar volume  - $22,920,119 Median selling price - $117,5... 06/24/2008

If you ever visit the NW corner of Alabama, you are sure to see some "Welcome to The Shoals" signs. You will also see several businesses with "Shoals" in their name, for example "Shoals Pest Control" or "Shoals Lighting". In fact, in the phone book, there are approximately 125 Businesses or Associations with the word "Shoals" in their name. What you won't see, is an address for "Shoals". Or "The Shoals". If you are trying to get here, your GPS might not even recognize "The Shoals". You see, "The Shoals" is made up of two counties: Lauderdale and Colbert, and five cities: Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia and Killen. What was once called "The Tri Cities" area, then evolved into "The Quad Cities" is now referred to as "The Shoals". The Shoals Area Association of REALTORS, Shoa... 06/17/2008

More jobs are coming to the Shoals Area according to this article in the Timesdaily newspaper this morning!!!Please click on this link to read the article!!!http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20080312/NEWS/803120333/1011 David Gardner, RealtorColdwell Banker Pinnacle Properties256-349-0514 03/12/2008

Hey there!  I am David Gardner with Coldwell Banker Pinnacle Properties in Florence, AL.  I am writing this blog to give you guys out there a sense of who I am and to share some helpful information that maybe you can use when buying or selling real estate in the entire Shoals area.  I will do my best to post at least 2 or 3 times a week! Spring must be almost here because my cell phone is ringing more often, my website is getting more hits, and I am receiving more emails from interested buyers & sellers.  This morning I have sent info on several properties to 3 different clients.  All 3 of them called just this morning.  I better wrap this up because I need to go purchase my dad's birthday gift before my next appointment. He turns 61 tomorrow, and my 2 older sisters are counting on me t... 03/03/2008

College Bomb Threat in Our Area Submitted by:Kimberly Grant, Huntville Realtor Huntsville Real EstateThe University of North Alabama shut down its campus following four anonymous bomb threats.  The threats were received by email and sparked authorities to begin searching buildings on campus.  UNA President William Cale decided to cancel classes around 11 a.m. when the fourth threat was received.  No bombs were found by authorities in building on or around the campus.  Summer enrollment is at a high this term and school officials did not want to take any chances with the lives of the students.  I personally am very thankful being that yours truly is a graduate student at UNA.  School should reopen on tomorrow and everything will be back to business as usual.Kimberly Grant Realtor, Exit L... 06/13/2007