Want To Keep The Hood Out Of Your Neighborhood? Form A Neighborhood Watch Program Most neighborhoods in Pell City and St Clair County are crime free. We want to make sure that they stay that way. Do not wait until something occurs before you have a plan in place. We all want to keep the hood out of the neighborhood. Now is the time to establish a Neighborhood Watch Program. 1. Contact your local law enforcement agency and let them know you are interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch Program in your area. They will guide you to the appropriate resources. 2. Start by taking the time to get to know your neighbors. With all of the multitasking that goes on in everyday life, people do not take the time from their busy schedule to bond with their neighbors. 3. Get the support of a group o... 09/03/2010

 Mark Your Calendars, St. Clair County, Al is Rocking This September Mark your calendars, you do not want to miss any of the outdoor activates going on in our local area. Rocking with the music or fishing in a tournament, there is a lot going on in St Clair, Al this September 2010 Things to do: September 18 & 19, 2010 Lakeside Park ~Pell City, Al                                Third Annual ~Blues Festival & Car Show                                   Proceeds Go To Lakeside Hospice ~Indigent Care Program     September 18 & 19, 2010 ~Leeds Downtown Third Annual ~Downtown Folk Festival   September 25th ~Riverside, AL   First Annual Fishing Tournament                     And The Riverside International Chili Society Cook Off Proceeds Go To The Riverside Volunteer Fire Department   This is g... 09/03/2010

Celebrating Labor Day Weekend On Logan Martin Lake Summer has flown by, and Labor Day has once again slipped up on us. Most of Pell City and the Logan Martin Lake area will be celebrating it as the last unofficial summer holiday on Logan Martin Lake. Before we crank up the boats and jet skis, let's reflect on the reason why we can spend a long weekend celebrating this day. On September 5, 1882, the original celebration was done by having the first Labor Day Parade in New York City. This date was originally set aside as an acknowledgment for the working men and women by the Labor Unions. It was not celebrated as the official national holiday until 1894.   Historians believe that Peter McGuire, secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and co-founder of the American Federati... 09/02/2010

The South Park Shopping Center Developers Have Broken Ground On The New Home Of The Publix Super Market In Pell City, AL   The developers have broken ground on the new South Park Shopping Center in Pell City AL. The excavation work is moving quickly and is exciting to watch. Information from the Daily Home shows that the new South Park Shopping Center will have a 45,000 square foot store for the Publix Super Market. There will also be additional retail spaces available on this 13 acre development. The residents of the Pell City area would like to thank Bill Ellison the developer, and all of his supporters for helping to bring Publix Super Market to their new home in Pell City, AL. The South Park Shopping Center  new retail stores will help our local economy grow.  The South Park Shoppi... 08/31/2010

                                                            Now Is The Time To Purchase A Home Because The Sky Is Not Falling If you watch the news in Pell City, St Clair and Talladega Counties, you know by now that they are reporting about the decline in sales for existing homes and new construction. We have to realize that the tax credit ended April 30, 2010 and all purchase contracts had  to have time to make it to the closing table. Some of these home purchases would have closed in June.  In my opinion, this escalated the time frame for buyers to purchase earlier in the year so, they would receive the stimulus check. Understandably the following months after it ended would be lean. The sky is not falling as the new media would lead you to think. If they would stop picking up on all ... 08/27/2010

I have been nominated to be on the Pell City High School's Career and Technical Program's Advisory Council. Wow. They are trying to improve the school's courses and programs offered to our students. They have added career programs this year to include Housing, Personal Finance, Media Publications, Drafting, Public Management, etc... I, of course, have been asked to represent the Housing program on the Advisory Counsel. Now, this is the challenging part. Tuesday night I was asked by the teacher of this course to come speak to her class about what students need to know about purchasing the home. I will need to speak for 50 minutes. I could talk ALL day about what they need to know. Lord knows that they need to know WAY more than they are EVER taught for the real world. So, I'm asking you ... 08/26/2010

Want To Have Curb Appeal On A Budget? Plan a Party If you are considering selling your home in 2011, now is the time to start to work on your curb appeal.  Begin with proper planning to have a party to swap plants with your friends in Pell City, St. Clair  and Talladega County.  By doing this your yard can look like the Botanical Gardens with little out of pocket expense and some good old fashion hard work. If you want curb appeal on a budget, plan a party. Fall is right around the corner, and an excellent time of the year to divide and transplant perennials. Denis Hinkap gives some great tips on helping to give your plants a change of address in Pell City, St Clair and Talladega County. The following plants are good candidates to swap:                                                   ... 08/25/2010

  Reserve your ticket now for Sweetwater Road, an up coming acoustic band sensation. Fronted by powerful, heartfelt vocal harmonies and wholesome songwriting of both Kelli Johnson and Michelle Cone, the band blends that talent with the hot mandolin licks of Jason Bailey and the rock solid rhythm of Brandon Peeples on upright bass. Sweetwater Road is quickly making a name for itself, having performed as the opening act for Mary Chapin Carpenter at the Alys Stephens Center.  The experience of Sweetwater at the Pell City Center promises the audience will leave as a fan of perfect hints of bluegrass, country, and even rock and roll for their evening of pure entertainment.   Part of the proceeds will benefit The United Way of  Alabama.   DATE:            Thursday, September 23, 2010 – 7p.m. ... 08/25/2010

Realty Executives Complete offers Real Estate services in and around Pell City, Alabama.  We are a full service Real Estate Office. We list homes for sale in Pell city, Al and Commercial Real Estate in Pell City, Al. No matter what your situation if you are in the market to buy or sale Real Estate in Pell City, Alabama then you need to contact  Barry Lynn Miller your Mega Agents.  For all your Pell City, Alabama Property search needs you may use this link. Pell City, Al Homes Also very close to Pell City, Alabama is the small towns of Cropwell, Alabama and Riverside, Alabama- Cropwell, while it has it's own post office does not have a city infrastructure and the Civil services and schools are all controlled by Pell City, Alabama- Riverside, Alabama does provide civil services but the sc... 08/23/2010

If You Do Not Take Care Of Them, They Will Go Away If you do not take care of them, they will go away; that is why you need to visit Dr. Scott Barnett at the Pell City Dental Center, P. C. The only man I know that can make me tremble is a Dentist. When I was a child, I had an intensely painful experience with a dentist and that experience has stayed with me for a lifetime. Thinking about a dentist appointment puts knots in my stomach and almost puts me into a panic. I understand that this is a fear you have to put aside. If you do not take care of them, they will go away. Face the fear, that has kept you away from a dentist. Do not let that stop you from making an appointment with Dr. Scott Barnett at the Pell City Dental Center, P.C. You are not alone; a lot of people feel the same wa... 08/22/2010

    Every once in a while you will see a post that burns itself in your memory. If I could remember who posted it, I would link the post. In their area, they found a farmer selling vegetables on the side of the road with an honor system for anyone wishing to purchase while he was not there. When I read the post, I could not imagine anyone having that much trust in the people of their area. It is very important to me to try to support our local farmers. I stopped at this great little farmers market, and I gathered what I needed, when I was paying for it, I saw that this farmer also had an honor system. The farmer told me he never had a problem with anyone not paying for their vegetables. Now how cool is that! It goes to show you what good, honest and hard working people that live in St.... 08/14/2010

Just a reminder to all of you from the previous classes that we have a free preview tomorrow night at First United Methodist Church of Pell City in the Garner Room for a new class starting 8-26-10.  Please let all of your friends know about the free preview and for those of you who did not complete the last class and get a certificate then this would be a good opportunity for you to go through again and of course it is free for you.The course is the same and the price has not changed for new attendees; it is still a bargain at $99.00 per couple for life!!!  Again let all of your friends and family know about the new class;  maybe you will be the one to help someone else achieve Financial Peace. 08/12/2010

  I have some clients who have decided to make Pell City their retirement destination after they stayed at Lakeside Landing RV Park and Marina, and played on Logan Martin Lake. They found southern hospitality abound and decided that Logan Martin Lake is the place that they have been searching for. I went to Lakeside Landing RV Park and Marina to meet them at their RV, and was impressed with the park amenities. After visiting the park, I can understand why they enjoyed their vacation here. On the grounds, you will find 220 sites with 176 of them RV big-rig sites. You can fish off of one of their fishing piers and launch your boat. Labor Day is coming soon, and if you are searching for a great place on Logan Martin Lake for your end of the summer blow out, you need to contact:           ... 08/10/2010

                                  Pell City Sports Complex ~ Where Memories Are Made   Magic is once again filling the air, when school starts so does the excitement at the Pell City Sports Complex. You can almost hear the cheers as you drive into the 45 acre sports complex, located behind the Civic Center in Pell City. Come watch memories being made. The Pell City Parks and Recreation offers a field for a variety of sports.  In the complex there are four lighted softball fields, five lighted baseball fields along with a lighted soccer and football fields plus a multipurpose field. You can contact them for information about the activities scheduled for the Pell City Sports Complex at (205) 338-9713. These are the fields in Pell City, where memories are made.     08/09/2010

Horizons On Logan Martin Lake New Home Construction Home Start at Horizons on Logan Martin Lake. 3 more in the pipeline will start within the next 4 to 6 weeks Lake Lots #14-97-93   Walls are going up on a new Lake home at Horizons On Logan Martin Lake.The floor plan is a spin off of THE CAMDEN floor plan that was created by Haven Homes. This new Lake home will include such items as a wine cellar , 3 bedrooms with all the upgrades like Crown Molding and Trim work through out  this home will also include a customized out door Kitchen.  If you are in the market for a new lake home on logan martin lake come by Horizons on Logan Martin Lake because we are building out new home starts and are looking to have 10 homes sold by March of 2011 with only 4 more homes to go before reaching our sale... 08/09/2010

    I started calling Pell City, AL my home in 1993, after moving here from Maryland. Prior to the move, my son lost his German Sheppard to Cancer. My promise to my eight year old was when we got settled in our new home; he could get another pet. True to my promise, when we got settled, off the animal shelter we went looking for a new puppy. I was in need of a Veterinarian to check the puppy out. After asking around, on a recommendation, we meet with Dr. Jim Farmer at the Pell City Animal Hospital. Our newest family member was shown excellent care and compassion. When she was sick, all we had to do was to call Lynda, and she would work Coco in to see the Doctor. Under his care and supervision, she lived a long life and grew up with my son. Coco received the best of care from Dr. Farmer ... 08/08/2010

Pricing Your Home In Today's Market   I have been looking at the sales in my area for July. The numbers are down across the board for the month.  Sellers, if you want your home sold, you cannot over price it.  By using the correct method in pricing your home in today's market, your home will sell.  Take a look at the sales and how many homes are up for sale  in Pell City. 14 homes that sold, at an average price per home of  $205,350 the average days on the market were 95 days.    When this report was prepared, there were 162 homes in the area for sale.  (A home on the lake sold for 1.2 million which brought up the average price per home.) Year to date sales in the Pell City area up to July 31, 2010 was 107.  107 divided by 7 months equals average monthly sales of 15.29 per month. Divide... 08/07/2010

Home Sales Statistics for July ~Pell City, Riverside  ~ St Clair County, Alabama ~ Area 144A The Total Number of Homes That Sold:                                         14 The Total Amount of Home Sales in the area:                      $2,874,900 The Average Dollar of Homes That Sold was:                         $205,350 Percentage Amount It Sold For to List Amount:                        83.23% The average number of days on the market:                               135 The number of homes on the market for this area:                       307     The above information was taken from sales in the Birmingham MLS. Neither the Birmingham  MLS or the Birmingham Association of Realtors guarantees or are responsible for its accuracy.  Market data does not show FSBO, non broker members listi... 08/06/2010

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Okay, so I have a home that two sets of my buyers are interested in purchasing. The home disappeared off of the MLS and is now going to auction. Can't say I blame the owner/lender for doing so, since the home has been on the market for a bit of time now. Yet, the problem I have is that the commission can be blown off by the buyers for the agent who was the procurring cause through the auction website. Now, I definitely do not recommend going to an auction or even bidding on a property with an auction company without an agent, but believe you me, it can and does happen. Hopefully I have developed enough trust with my buyers, and loyalty, so that they will be faithful to me for the assistance I have provided thus far, but I got to thinking about how many agents lose their buyers to these ... 08/02/2010