Have you ever tried to get a passport or been in line at the post office when some else is trying to get one.  What a nightmare.  It takes FOREVER and I awlays feel bad for the postal clerk who gets stuck trying to help the people.  I have yet to see one that runs smoothly. Help Is On The Way to Hoover Alabama On July 26, 2008, from 9-2 at the Hoover Post Office in Riverchase, the "Passport Team" will be there to process passports.  You will still have to send away for the passport and pay and extra fee if you want it expidited, but knowledgeable people should be there to make the process easier. The application forms will be there to fill out also or you can get on ahead of time to be ready. You will need to bring the following: Proof of US Citizenship Proof of identity Two Identical c... 07/09/2008

Home sales in the Hoover, Alabama were up in June 2008 with 132 homes sold. This was up from 111 homes closing in the month of May and the best number since August of ‘07. In the Hoover Alabama area, the average salesprice was $267,307 with prices ranging from $61,000 for a 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath at the Four Seasons Condos off of Lorna Rd., to $839,000 for a 5 bedroom 4.5 Bath on Grand Avenue in Ross Bridge.  There was also a 5 BR,4.5 Bath on the lake in Southlake that closed for 788,000. Currently there are 954 homes on the market which represents an 7.28 month supply. If you would like any specific information about YOUR neighborhood, or to sign up for Hot Breaking News on New Listings, contact me at www.ToniBird.com. 07/08/2008

The numbers are in for June.  Nine homes sold in Russet Woods and Southwood in the month of June 2008.  Prices range from 217,700 for a home on Top O' Tree to 410,000 for one of the new homes in Southwood Highlands.  Russet Woods is conveniently located off South Shades Crest Rd between HWY-150 and Morgan Rd. It is about 5 miles from the Galleria and 3 miles from Hoover High and the Hoover Met (Regions Park). For details on the homes that sold in Russet Woods/Southwood, click here.  If you double click on the picture of the house, you can see interior shots if they are available. Want information about homes for sale in YOUR neighborhood, let me know at www.ToniBird.com.   07/08/2008

  Here is how the month of April looked for Birmingham Alabama 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 Hoover AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Greystone Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama.                 Third QuarterTh April 2008 Listed Properties For April there were 29 Newly Listed Greystone Homes for Sale. The Average Price was  $557,376. The Median Price was $449,900.   April 2008 Sold Properties For April there were 15 Sold homes in Greystone AL Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama. The Average Price was $358,457. The Median Price was $230,000 with 105 Average Days on Market, at 96% of list price.   C... 07/03/2008

  Here is how the month of April looked for Birmingham Alabama 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 Hoover AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Ross Bridge Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama.                 Third QuarterTh April 2008 Listed Properties For April there were 24 Newly Listed Ross Bridge Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $366,161. The Median Price was $345,165.   April 2008 Sold Properties For April there were 19 Sold homes in Ross Bridge AL Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama. The Average Price was $426,051. The Median Price was $379,877 with 38 Average Days on Market, at 102% of list price... 07/03/2008

Here is what the month of April looked like for Birmingham Alabama 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 Hoover AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Trace Crossings Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama.               Third QuarterThApril 2008 Listed Properties For the April there were 13 Newly Listed Trace Crossings Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $446,244. The Median Price was $385,000. April 2008 Sold Properties For the April there were 4 Sold homes in Trace Crossings AL Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama. The Average Price was $367,475. The Median Price was $385,000, with 132 Average Days on Market, a... 07/03/2008

  Here is how the month of April looked for Birmingham Alabama 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 Hoover AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Green Valley Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama.               Third QuarterTh April 2008 Listed Properties For April there were 5 Newly Listed Green Valley Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $247,701 and The Median Price was $223,000. April 2008 Sold Properties For April there were 0 Sold homes in Green Valley AL Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama. The Average Price was $----. The Median Price was $---- with 1---- Average Days on Market, at ---% of list price. C... 07/03/2008

Here is how the month of April looked for Birmingham Alabama 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 Hoover AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Bluff Park Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama.                 Third QuarterThApril 2008 Listed Properties For April there were 19 Newly Listed Bluff Park Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $267,600 and The Median Price was $228,900   April 2008 Sold Properties For April there were 7 Sold homes in Bluff Park AL Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama. The Average Price was $278,900. The Median Price was $214,900 with 13 Average Days on Market, at 96% of list price.   Cu... 07/03/2008

The Beatlads, Birmingham's Beatles Tribute Band, will play tonight at Discovery UMC. Anyone who attends is in for a treat. Discovery UMC is located in Trace Crossings, across the street from Hoover, Alabama's Region's Park (formerly called the Hoover Met) which is the baseball stadium where the Birmingham Barons play.  Every year at the 4th of July game they have a fabulous fireworks display.  Over the years the church's parking lot has been a teriffic vantage point from which to watch the display.  Many church members bring ice cream for the visitors and fellow church members to share.  The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. This year there will be a special treat as the Beatlads have agreed to come and entertain the crowd. Check out their website at www.thebeatlads.net.  I have heard... 07/03/2008

When I was between the ages of 18 and 38 I moved almost every year.  The one thing I learned is that you had to get rid of stuff.  I had it down to my clothes, furniture, 3 boxes and 3 50 gallon drums.  This included all my kitchen stuff and my Christmas decorations.  But, now that I have lived in my current house for 12 years, it is quite a different story.  When it's time to Sell Your Home in Hoover Alabama, the first thing you need to do is to get rid of the Clutter Clutter Eats Equity. Too much stuff makes rooms look smaller and focuses buyers' attention on your belongings rather than the home you're trying to sell. That's why many professional stagers recommend removing as much as a third of your things to better show off rooms and closets. Decluttering can seem overwhelming.  Wher... 06/30/2008

  It's finally 2008, and time to begin our look at a new 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 Hoover AL Real Estate May 2008 Listed Properties For the month of May there were 216 Newly Listed Hoover Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $378,988. The Median Price was $319,000. May 2008 Sold Properties For the month of May there were 100Sold homes in Hoover AL Real Estate. The Average Price was $343,027. The Median Price was $280,000, with 104 Average Days on Market at 97% of list price Currently active as of 6/8/08 Currently there are 973 Active Hoover Homes For Sale with an ... 06/28/2008

Here is how the first quarter looked for Birmingham Alabama 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 Hoover AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Trace Crossings Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama. First Quarter 2008 Listed Properties For the First quarter there were 58 Newly Listed Trace Crossings Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $413,770. The Median Price was $338,900. First Quarter 2008 Sold Properties For the First quarter there were 21 Sold homes in Trace Crossings AL Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama. The Average Price was $455,485. The Median Price was $375,000, with 31 Average Days on Market, at 99... 06/20/2008

Here is how the first quarter looked ended for Birmingham Alabama 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 Hoover AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Ross Bridge Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama. First Quarter 2008 Listed Properties For the First quarter there were 38 Newly Listed Ross Bridge Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $396,109. The Median Price was $362,422. First Quarter 2008 Sold Properties For the First quarter there were 38 Sold homes in Ross Bridge AL Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama. The Average Price was $443,504. The Median Price was $379,811 with 34 Average Days on Market, at 99% of li... 06/20/2008

Here is how the first quarter looked for Birmingham Alabama 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 Hoover AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Greystone Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama. First Quarter 2008 Listed Properties For the First quarter there were 103 Newly Listed Greystone Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $ 545,051. The Median Price was $429,900. First Quarter 2008 Sold Properties For the First quarter there were 33 Sold homes in Greystone AL Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama. The Average Price was $532,653. The Median Price was $401,000 with 128 Average Days on Market, at 90% of list price.... 06/13/2008

Here is how the first quarter looked for Birmingham Alabama 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 Hoover AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Green Valley Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama. First Quarter 2008 Listed Properties For the First quarter there were 20 Newly Listed Green Valley Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $246,490 and The Median Price was $249,900. First Quarter 2008 Sold Properties For the First quarter there were 9 Sold homes in Green Valley AL Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama. The Average Price was $194,306. The Median Price was $189,000 with 152 Average Days on Market, at 95% of li... 06/13/2008

Here is how the first quarter looked for Birmingham Alabama 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 Hoover AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Bluff Park Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama. First Quarter 2008 Listed Properties For the First quarter there were 45 Newly Listed Bluff Park Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $241,670 and The Median Price was $210,500 First Quarter 2008 Sold Properties For the First quarter there were 20 Sold homes in Bluff Park AL Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama. The Average Price was $207,828. The Median Price was $199,900 with 37 Average Days on Market, at 98% of list pric... 06/13/2008

It's finally 2008, and time to see how the year ended for Birmingham Alabama 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 Hoover AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Trace Crossings Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama. Fourth Quarter 2007 Listed Properties For the Fourth quarter there were 20 Newly Listed Trace Crossings Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $430,605. The Median Price was $375,000, and the Price Range was $359,900-$1,395,000. Fourth Quarter 2007 Sold Properties For the Fourth quarter there were 16 Sold homes in Trace Crossings AL Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama. The Average Price was $404,415. Th... 06/13/2008

Home sales in the Hoover, Alabama ticked up slightly with 111 homes closing in the month of May - up from 100 in both April and March. In the Hoover Alabama area, the average salesprice was $285,423 with prices ranging from $56,000 for a 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath at the Four Seasons Condos off of Lorna Rd., to $599,900 for a 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath home on 4 acres in Grand Oaks which is a new subdivision off of South Shades Crest Rd. Forty Four closed sales were new construction. Currently there are 949 homes on the market which represents an 8.46 month supply. If you would like any specific information about YOUR neighborhood, or to sign up for Hot Breaking News on New Listings, contact me at www.ToniBird.com. 06/12/2008

  It is no secret I love trees.  I cried when they started cutting down the trees to widen HWY 150 in Hoover.  Do you remember how the trees used to make a canopy over the road by the Lake Crest subdivision?  It was always 5 degrees cooler when you passed under those trees - not the 100+ temps we drive in now! The benefits of trees are endless. I have two large trees is my backyard.  One is a cottonwood that gives me the worst case of sinus in the spring - but the tree isn't going anywhere!! I was walking from my car to Rhodes Park last month to attend the Do Dah Day Festival.  Walking through the streets in Highland Park, we had to keep going up and down on the cracked sidewalk because the tree roots had pushed the sidewalks upward.  There was shade everywhere and it didn't seem to mat... 06/11/2008

  It’s finally 2008, and time to see how the year ended for Birmingham Alabama 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 Hoover AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Ross Bridge Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama.               Third QuarterTh Fourth Quarter 2007 Listed Properties For the Fourth quarter there were 28 Newly Listed Ross Bridge Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $460,861. The Median Price was $344,900. Fourth Quarter 2007 Sold Properties For the Fourth quarter there were 42 Sold homes in Ross Bridge AL Real Estate in Hoover, Alabama. The Average Price was $419.029. The Median Price was $366,7... 06/07/2008