Birmingham Alabama Real Estate

Hoover, Alabama 3rd quarter Home Sales 2009 increase over 3rd quarter 2008 Hoover Alabama is a city with much to offer for both residents and visitors.  It is a great place to live with many wonderful homes for sale.  Based on information derived from Birmingham, Alabama MLS, the days on market i...

What's happening in Birmingham Alabama this weekend? If you are looking for something to do in and around Birmingham, Alabama this weekend, below are a few things to consider: Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus (Jan. 27-31). BJCC. $13-$89. 715-6000. ticketmaster.com Bus Stop (Jan. 14-16, 21-...

94 Shopping Days Left to Receive Federal Tax Credit Would you like to purchase a home?  Perhaps your first home?  Perhaps you are a repeat buyer?  There are federal tax credits of up to $8000 for 1sttime buyers and up to $6500 for repeat buyers. There are many homes available for sale in the Birm...

Birmingham Alabama December 2009 Homes Sales Residential home sales for the month of December were 179 less than those for November according to reports available through Birmingham MLS.  However, the average sales price increased in December over that for November. The 926 residences sold in Dec...

Update to prayer request for families of fire victims.  While it will not stop the grief, it may help begin the healing.  The Hoover Alabama fire department has determined the source of the fire that killed the young women.  Foul play is not suspected at this time, but the person responsible has ...

Is BOA required to follow short sale guidelines?  I showed a property today that is a short sale listing.  Later I learned that BOA holds the mortgage on the property and has told the listing agents that it will be 60-90 days before they will respond to an offer.  It is my understanding that if a...

How can you help the people of Haiti on Sunday January 24, 2010? Take donations to the MedMission Haiti Relief trailer in the main parking lot of Mountaintop Community Church in Vestavia Hills.  Sunday January 24, 2010 from 1:00-5:00PM is the final day that volunteers will be accepting drop-offs....

How much should you spend on your upcoming home purchase?  There are guidelines that determine what mortgage amount a buyer can qualify for.  To make that determination, you should contact a lender.  I'm not qualified to make that determination.  However, once you are told how much you qualify fo...

Would you know what to do if you were caught in a hotel fire?  Four young ladies with promising futures tragically lost their lives last Saturday night in a hotel fire in Hoover, Alabama.  Unfortunately the flames spread so quickly they had no chance to escape, as the fire was on the front of the...

What does an increase in interest rates cost? The following is a table showing the cost per $1000 financed at various interest rates - principal and interest only. Interest Rate Monthly Payment per $1000 financed  - 30 Year Loan Monthly Payment per $1000 financed  - 15 Year Loan 4.5 $5.08 $7.65 4...