Plantation South Condominiums, South Huntsville Alabama 35802  Huntsville Alabama's Plantation South Condominiums are very affordable hidden gems tucked away on a little hill top just minutes away from downtown Huntsville Alabama and Madison Alabama.  An older condominium complex Plantation South is just a short drive south on Memorial Parkway in South West Huntsville Alabama.  It's just a short ten minute commute to downtown Huntsville and an even shorter trip to gate 1 of the Redstone Arsenal, Plantation South Condominiums offer a great alternative to pricier and less convenient areas.  This condominium  community is also in the highly rated Virgil I. Grissom High School district, convenient to shopping and easy access to many fine restaurants like Rosie's Cantina (link to a different... 03/21/2012

The link below is to the Google satellite image of the house. You can zoom out and pan to see the surrounding area.   http://maps.google.com/maps?q=105+LITTLE+BURWELL+ROAD,+HARVEST,+AL+35749&ll=34.837801,-86.731879&spn=0.000349,0.000659&hnear=105+Little+Burwell+Rd,+Harvest,+Alabama+35749&gl=us&t=h&z=21   The flood maps show the house is not near a flood zone. Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama,   The house has been on the market since 02/17/12 at the current $160,000 / $ 69 per square foot.   The link below is to a summary of MLS activity in KELLY ESTATES since 03/01/11. Just based on the one sale at $92 per square foot the house seems well priced.   http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115530344 Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama Huntsville Alabama MLS sea... 03/20/2012

Keller Williams Realty - Home of the Week - 1010 Tascosa Drive, Bailey Cove Estates, Huntsville, AL 35802 This home is move in ready and located is highly desirable southeast Huntsville. It’s recently updated with new windows, refinished hardwoods and renewed bathrooms. The kitchen has been enhanced with countertops, cook top, stone backsplash and beautifully refinished cabinets. When you add in the new flooring, light fixtures, door knobs and paint, there’s nothing left to do except enjoy! Call me today and we’ll go take a look! 1010 Tascosa Drive, Bailey Cove Estates, Huntsville, AL 35802 Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty 03/20/2012

Yep, that is what I said…It hasn’t happened in a VERY long time, but it happened yesterday. My clients looked at a home and totally fell in love with it. A little background…We have been looking since around October for that perfect home. The first one we put an offer on was a brand new home, 3600+ sq.ft., with a large backyard. The price was $254,000+. Since the home had been sitting there for a long time and the builder hasn’t had anything sold since last summer (and this was January), along with the fact that the home was 80% complete (which it would have to be finished before my clients took possession), my clients offered $248,900. And, since the listing stated that the builder would throw in 2” blinds and either a fence or appliances (washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator and microwa... 03/18/2012

Town Home Sold Lake Forest Huntsville Alabama 35824 My client just closed on this very nice, new Lake Forest Huntsville Alabama townhouse...the last available town home in Lake Forest.  There were eight offers to contend with, but we got there first and thanks to the hard work of the listing agent it was a fairly smooth transaction...I say smooth because this was a foreclosed property that could have been anything, but smooth. All that aside, the real point of what I want to say is that the real estate market in the Huntsville Alabama area is very active.  Buyers, in my opinion are off the proverbial fence and taking advantage of current low rates and well priced homes.  Absorption rates for Lake Forest clearly shows that it's still a buyers market, but I believe that because Lake Fores... 03/17/2012

Mountain Brook Take Your Pick, Madison Alabama Or Birmingham Actually this is not a fair comparison as Mountain Brook, Birmingham Alabama is a city and Mountain Brook, Madison Alabama is a subdivision, but they do share some similarities.  Both Mountain Brook's are well know in their areas for their beauty and natural surroundings.  Mountain Brook in Birmingham is well know for being the wealthiest city in Alabama featuring high end homes. It's also called "The Tiny Kingdom" because it's home to many celebrities who currently live or come from the area.  Bart Starr, Courteney Cox, Wayne Rogers are a few names we all recognize. Check out our @Homes Birmingham Website for Mountain Brook Homes   Mountain Brook, Huntsville Alabama has a very diverse style of architecture with homes listed f... 03/14/2012

North Alabama MLS (NALMLS) Huntsville Home of the Week – 503 Chicamauga Circle, Hillwood Estates, Huntsville, AL 35803 This home in Huntsville’s Hillwood Estates has been completely renovated with all new plumbing, wiring, roof, cabinets, appliances, hardwood floors and more. Enjoy a great layout with his and her closets in the master bedroom and a glassed shower. There is an office/bonus room that could be converted to a 5th bedroom or formal dining room, if desired, and the basement is completely finished with a large bathroom. Ceramic tile is installed in baths and the laundry room. The beautiful landscaping includes a Trex deck and a large outbuilding. Don't miss this one. 503 Chicamauga Circle, Hillwood Estates, Huntsville, AL 35803 Listing courtesy of Averbuch Realty Co., Inc. 03/12/2012

Annual Building Home & Remodeling Show this weekend @ VBC in Huntsville, AL Come out this weekend to the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association "Building Home & Remodeling Show". It starts Friday (March 9) at the Von Braun Center, South Hall, in downtown Huntsville, AL. Doors will open at noon on Friday and the show runs through 5:00 pm Sunday (March 11).  This year you'll have access to over 240 exhibitors who deliver and service all types of things for your home. There are builders, remodelers, landscapers, lenders and anything else you can think of that has to do with improving or building a home. There will also be over a dozen seminars covering topics such as; Energy, Flooring, Landscaping, Kitchens, Heating & Cooling, Outdoor Design and more. The seminars are free with you... 03/06/2012

$650 | | Huntsville, AL 35801 Presented by: Christina Winburn Philip Winburn / Rosenblum Realty Inc. (256) 65-2-7354 1313 HUMES AVENUE   Click here to visit www.Huntsville-Homes.com for more photos.     Property Highlights Bedrooms: 1 - - - Square footage: 695 *MOL -   Property Description   CALL CHRISTINA WINBURN 256.652.7354 for information / showings.Cute 5 points bungalow close to downtown and medical district. Pets on case by case basis. All of our available houses are posted. All of our available houses are posted. Properties are shown by appointment only. Weekend schedules, especially holiday weekends fill well in advance. Maps and driving directions are available on links at the top of our website’s rental houses listings. The application fee is $20 per adult and is non-refunda... 03/05/2012

Shout Out To A Few ActiveRain Members...Thanks For Your Concern Last April 27th Alabama was hard hit by strong storms and tornadoes.  We have not fully recovered from that and yet yesterday March 2nd saw another round of damaging storms and tornadoes roll through northern Alabama and into Tennessee.  While this latest storm system didn't cause nearly the damage as last years weather, we still sustained damage mostly following the same path.  My neighborhood as well as many friends neighborhoods were hit once again.  Fortunately for me I only lost power which is still out a day later, but other friends, clients and co-workers weren't as lucky,   During yesterdays and last years storms I received several phone calls, emails, text messages and FaceBook inquiries asking if I was okay or if ... 03/04/2012

South Huntsville, Alabama is getting a new park! The groundbreaking ceremony was held last week on the 52 acre site. It will begin with the first phase being a dog park that officials hope can be connected to the Aldridge Creek Greenway and McGucken Park. The dog park should be completed by the end of the year. The park is a joint venture between the city and the county. Future plans for the park includes multiple use sports fields, a Babe Ruth baseball field, disc golf, gymnasium and fitness center. District 5 Madison County Commissioner Phil Riddick is supplying the land, fences and materials for paving. The city will provide the labor and build a pavilion. Riddick said in a news release that schools, libraries and parks are a priority for south Huntsville residents. “This new public ... 03/04/2012

$1,295 | | Meridianville, AL 35759 Presented by: Christina Winburn Philip Winburn / Rosenblum Realty Inc. (256) 65-2-7354 101 PORTICO DRIVE   Click here to visit www.Huntsville-Homes.com for more photos.     Property Highlights Bedrooms: 3 - Full bathrooms: 2 - Half bathrooms: 1 - Square footage: 2159 *MOL -   Property Description   Sit and sip iced tea on the veranda watching the sunset and saying hello to the neighbors.Lease purchase possible $194,900. Pets case-by-case. Older smaller pets preferred, non smoking house. Beautiful, well-maintained home w/plenty of southern charm in inviting neighborhood. 9' ceilings & h/w floors throughout most of the home, cherry cabinets, gas log f/p, double pane windows w/2" blinds & custom window treatments, crown moulding, . Master suite has sitti... 03/04/2012

Market evaluation of Huntsville Alabama home for sale. March 3rd, 2012 2:47 PM Huntsville Alabama 118 TAILWIND COURT has been on market since 02/10/12. It is listed at $319,900 /  $113 per square foot. It sold to the current owner at $329,900 / $114 per square foot in 2009.   http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115377130   The link below is to a summary of MLS activity in the neighborhood since 02/01/11. There were two sales in the neighborhood. They sold at $106 and $95 per square foot in 65 and 167 days. They sold at an average 6% under list.   http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115377135   At the average $101 per square foot this,839 sf house would be $287,000 $32,000 under the list price. While the seller is already taking a su... 03/03/2012

New Multi-use Park for Southeast Huntsville, AL Southeast Huntsville will be breaking ground today on a new multi-use 52 acre park on Chaney Thompson Road. The location is south of Hobbs Road and will begin with a dog park that should be completed by the end of this year. The park will be developed jointly by the city of Huntsville and Madison County. Ultimately they hope to provide soccer, baseball and other multi-use sports fields as well as disc golf, fitness center and a gym. Eventually officials hope to connect the new park to the existing sports complex at McGucken Park and the Aldridge Creek Greenway that runs throughout the area. 03/01/2012

Do you have a C.L.U.E.®? With all of the tornado activity in North Alabama last year, it’s easy to see why potential home buyers may be a little skeptical about the condition of homes they may be considering for purchase. In addition to tornados, it’s also well known, by any homeowner in Madison County, that we get more than our fair share of hail storms. Add the third peg to our stool, Alabama is a “Buyer Beware” state and does not require a seller’s disclosure, and you can easily see how a potential home buyer could be apprehensive. Many offers have recently been showing up with a request for the seller to provide a copy of the C.L.U.E.® Home Seller's Disclosure Report for the property being sold. C.L.U.E. stands for the Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange. It is an exchange esta... 02/29/2012

Meridianville Alabama Another Happy Family Helped Into Their New Home By Nick T Pappas Real Estate Broker Being a Realtor here in the Madison and Huntsville Alabama area has its perks and one of the events I look forward to the most at the closing table is presenting the lady of the newly purchased home a commissioned work of art of the new home.  I've done this several times and it has provoked more tears...good tears...of appreciation and thanks.   Not quite two years ago I represented Julie Ellsworth and her husband Chris in the purchase of their new home.  Julie, it turns out is a fine artist and I began commissioning her to paint watercolors of homes my clients were buying and presenting them as closing gifts.  If you are a homeowner, Realtor or anyone interested in having a framed... 02/27/2012

Sci-Quest Build Your Own Rocket Huntsville Alabama February 25, 2012 Check out Sci-Quest's website...for complete details of up-coming events. This is the "Rocket City" so it stands to reason that we would designate a day named "Rocket Day" celebrating National Engineering Week.  Sponsored by the Boeing Company, attending Rocket Day at Sci-quest you will learn with the assistance of Boeing engineers how rockets work by building and launching your own rocket.   Time is getting short so plan to attend now at:  Sci-QuestMAPFebruary 25, 2012 10:00 A.M.102 Wynn Drive, NW #DHuntsville, AL. 35805                                                                  Phone:  (256) 837-0606 Of course if you're in town visiting just checking out the area for a future move or relocation give me a call o... 02/24/2012

Maybe these sellers haven’t realized that this is a buyer’s market. Maybe these homes need some work. Maybe these homes are ugly. Whatever the reason, take a look at the TOP 20 homes for sale (under $200,000) in South Huntsville that have been on the market for over a year!  In one of the most desirable areas of Madison County Alabama these homes could be diamonds in the rough. With some tough negotiation and elbow grease you may end up with either a great rental property or some instant equity in your own home. Location.. Location.. Location.. If that’s worth anything, these homes are in Huntsville city school districts and convenient to everything Huntsville. The neighborhoods are family friendly and most homes in the area have sold much faster. Click here to see if there is one that ... 02/23/2012

Kudos to Merrimack Mill Village, Huntsville, Alabama for being selected in the Best Old House Neighborhoods 2012. A strong community effort to preserve the homes originally built for the Merrimack Mill workers back in the '50s. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 and has continued to flourish as homeowners restore and protect it's heritage. Here are 5 homes currently for sale in Merrimack Mill Village       02/21/2012

Real Estate Agents Are Not Responsible For Listing Prices, The "Value" Of Your Home Or Neighborhood There was a time (not so many years ago) when the attitude of the general home buying and selling public was that an agent would intentionally list a house higher than neighborhood statistics would support just to satisfy the seller and there by gaining a listing and or to receive a higher commission if the home did sell.  I have no doubt that some agents were guilty of this, but not the majority and not in the realm of ethical agents that I choose to deal with.  Now it seems the pendulum is swinging the other way and a few frustrated miss informed souls feel that Realtors are the blame for destroying neighborhood values by lowering home list prices too far.  Below is an actual email that... 02/20/2012