Make yourself at home in Helena's most distinctive neighborhood ---Riverwoods.  With generous rolling landscapes and vast hardwood shade trees, beautiful homes are just the beginning of what you'll find.  At Riverwoods, we've designed distinctive settings for your home and lifestyle.  So you'll feel at home whether you're relaxing in your new house, strolling through the neighborhood, walking our nature trails, fishing in the stocked lakes, or playing with your children in the park. Your wooded Riverwoods homesite is the perfect place to experience nature's home, too.  We've preserved the trees so you can spend quiet shady afternoons in your own yard.  And while you may feel tucked away, Riverwoods' convenient location along the Cahaba River is actually only minutes away from shops, res... 11/07/2008

  We are well underway with 2008, and time to continue our look at the 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 Helena AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Old Cahaba Real Estate in Helena, Alabama. August 2008 Listed Properties For the month of August there were 14 Newly Listed Old Cahaba Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $192,800. The Median Price was $198,900. August 2008 Sold Properties For the month of August there were 2 Sold homes in Old Cahaba AL Real Estate in Helena, Alabama. The Average Price was $195,250. The Median Price was $222,000 with 42 A... 10/11/2008

  We are well underway with 2008, and time to continue our look at the 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 Helena AL Real Estate August 2008 Listed Properties For the month of August there were 38 Newly Listed Helena Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $227,265. The Median Price was $198,900. August 2008 Sold Properties For the month of August there were 19 Sold homes in Helena AL Real Estate. The Average Price was $176,498. The Median Price was $166,500, with 54 Average Days on Market at 98% of list price. Currently active as of 9/13/08 Currently there are 197 Active Hele... 10/03/2008

We are well underway with 2008, and time to continue our look at the 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 Helena AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Old Cahaba Real Estate in Helena, Alabama. July 2008 Listed Properties For the month of July there were 12 Newly Listed Old Cahaba Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $209,206. The Median Price was $189000. July 2008 Sold Properties For the month of July there were 10 Sold homes in Old Cahaba AL Real Estate in Helena, Alabama. The Average Price was $194,089. The Median Price was $188900 with 73 Average Days... 08/30/2008

It's time to look at 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 Helena AL Real Estate July 2008 Listed Properties For the month of July there were 41 Newly Listed Helena Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $205,946. The Median Price was $179,900. July 2008 Sold Properties For the month of July there were 33 Sold homes in Helena AL Real Estate. The Average Price was $187,117. The Median Price was $180000, with 59 Average Days on Market at 97% of list price. Currently active as of 6/8/08 Currently there are 207 Active Helena Homes For Sale with an Average Price of $231,382. The Median Pri... 08/30/2008

Helena Alabama is a community located just south of Hoover Alabama.  It is within a short commute to downtown Birmingham.  This community has many "starter homes" and several newer, move up neighborhoods. Home sales in Helena Alabama remained consistent in July with 38 sales (there were 36 in June). The average salesprice was $190,469 with prices ranging from $106,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhome in Rocky Ridge to $367,000 for a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath in Riverwoods. The median price was $179,900. The average days on the market for sold properties was 64.8.  Currently there are 262 properties on the market in Helena which represents a 7.08 month supply. Looking for a new home?  Search for a home in Helena, Alabama or the Greater Birmingham Area at my website www.ToniBird.com. 08/24/2008

Some of those programs about animals and nature are hard for me to watch.  I enjoy them until they have to go and include the part that rips my heart out.......in nature, animals die.  Can't they just leave that part out?  I know they have to die, but I'd rather not watch it.  I was enjoying March of the Penguins, until.....well, if you saw it you know what I'm talking about.  I have the same problem watching Wild Kingdom.  Do you remember The Land Before Time?  I know death is part of life, but I would rather sit through a program like that without going through a box of tissues. So I didn't take this incident very well either....... This morning I had to watch it.......the death of a little creature......one that had become a familiar part of my day.  Some of you may have read my post... 08/21/2008

My favorite way to start my day is a three mile walk around the lake at Joe Tucker Park in Helena.  I enjoy the exercise but I particularly enjoy the entertainment provided by the local wildlife!  Here are a few photos....... Helena was voted by CNN Money Magazine as one of the Top 100 Best Places To Live in 2007.     This is a family of ducks that I have been watching since the little ones were just little fuzzy things.  By the time I took this picture they had grown quite a bit.  They all look like their mom now, I can't tell them apart, but they still do everything as a family.  TOO CUTE!         There are LOTS of Canada Geese!  They are fun to watch as they fly in and land on the water.  There is one Daddy Goose, and there he is in the center of this photo although it's hard to tell... 08/17/2008

We are well underway with 2008, and time to continue our look at the 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 Helena AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Old Cahaba Real Estate in Helena, Alabama. Third QuarterThJune 2008 Listed Properties For the month of June there were 12 Newly Listed Old Cahaba Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $192,488. The Median Price was $195500. June 2008 Sold Properties For the month of June there were 11 Sold homes in Old Cahaba AL Real Estate in Helena, Alabama. The Average Price was $206,059. The Median Price was $200000 with... 08/07/2008

We are well underway with 2008, and time to continue our look at a the 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 Helena AL Real Estate June 2008 Listed Properties For the month of June there were 56 Newly Listed Helena Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $223,095. The Median Price was $196,500. June 2008 Sold Properties For the month of June there were 29 Sold homes in Helena AL Real Estate. The Average Price was $195,020. The Median Price was $189,500, with 60 Average Days on Market at 98% of list price. Currently active as of 6/8/08 Currently there are 215 Active Helena Homes... 07/26/2008

We have launched the Helena Real Estate Channel! In our efforts to provide meaningful and useful information to those either buying or selling Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, we know it is important to know about the areas in which you are looking. Helena is a city that is located in both Jefferson and Shelby Counties. Helena along with Pelham and Alabaster make up an area that is known as North Shelby County. Helena has been on the receiving end of a lot of accolades of late starting with being named by Business Week as number 13 for the "Best Place to Raise Your Kids" in 2007. It also made Money Magazines's 2007 list of "Best Places to Live: Top 100" ranking in at number 91. Helena also has been regarded as a great place to live and raise children. Helena is home to 2005 American Idol... 07/18/2008

It’s finally 2008, and time to see how the year ended 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 Helena AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Old Cahaba Real Estate in Helena, Alabama. Third QuarterThMay 2008 Listed Properties For the month of May there were 22 Newly Listed Old Cahaba Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $205,135. The Median Price was $192,500. May 2008 Sold Properties For the month of May there were 14 Sold homes in Old Cahaba AL Real Estate in Helena, Alabama. The Average Price was $190,506. The Median Price was $188,000 with 70 Average Days on Market, at 99% of list ... 07/12/2008

  It’s finally 2008, and time to see how the year ended 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 Helena AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Old Cahaba Real Estate in Helena, Alabama.                 Third QuarterThApril 2008 Listed Properties For the month of April there were 15 Newly Listed Old Cahaba Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $180,060. The Median Price was $169,900.   April 2008 Sold Properties For the month of April there were 11 Sold homes in Old Cahaba AL Real Estate in Helena, Alabama. The Average Price was $191,100. The Median Price was $189,500 with 101 Average Day... 07/03/2008

  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 Helena AL Real Estate May 2008 Listed Properties For the month of May there were 59 Newly Listed Helena Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $209,969. The Median Price was $187,000. May 2008 Sold Properties For the month of May there were 37 Sold homes in Helena AL Real Estate. The Average Price was $181,697. The Median Price was $165,400, with 65 Average Days on Market at 98% of list price. Currently active as of 6/8/08 Currently there are 209 Active Helena Homes For Sale with an A... 06/28/2008

It's finally 2008, and time to see how the year ended 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 Helena AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Old Cahaba Real Estate in Helena, Alabama. First Quarter 2007 Listed Properties For the month of April there were 42 Newly Listed Old Cahaba Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $203,235. The Median Price was $199,900. First Quarter 2007 Sold Properties For the month of April there were 19 Sold homes in Old Cahaba AL Real Estate in Helena, Alabama. The Average Price was $199,003. The Median Price was $194,900 with 83 Average Days on Market, at 98% ... 06/20/2008

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 Helena AL Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Old Cahaba Real Estate in Helena, Alabama. Fourth Quarter 2007 Listed Properties For the Fourth quarter there were 42 Newly Listed Old Cahaba Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $216,327. The Median Price was $220,000. Fourth Quarter 2007 Sold Properties For the Fourth quarter there were 14 Sold homes in Old Cahaba AL Real Estate in Helena, Alabama. The Average Price was $200,154. The Median Price was $190,000 with 117 Average Days on Market,... 06/13/2008

Home sales in Helena were strong in the month of May 2008 with 49 homes closing. This was up from 34 in March and the highest monthly sales number since June 2007 (51). The average salesprice continues to tick down though  and was $194,914.  Prices range from $94,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home near downtown to a$370,000 for a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath in Riverwoods. The average days on the market for sold properties was 59.28.  Currently there are 289 properties on the market in Helena which represents a 5.89 month supply. Looking for a new home?  Search for a home in Helena, Alabama or the Greater Birmingham Area at my website www.ToniBird.com. 06/13/2008

We think it's important as Real Estate Agents, as residents, or a future home buyer or seller of Helena, AL Real Estate to know the market conditions. With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, we will be doing a now and then segment to show how the Helena AL Real Estate market has changed from one year to the next. HELENA AL HOMES LISTED April 2007Listed Homes for Sale in Helena AL: 97Average Price: $202,948Median Range: $180,000 April 2008Listed Homes for Sale in Helena AL: 65Average Price: $217,593Median Price: $169,900 HELENA AL HOMES SOLD April 2007Sold Properties: 44Average Price: $202,631Median Price: $182500Average Days on Market: 92 April 2008Sold Properties: 34Average Price: $194,759Median Price: 169,900Average Days on Market: 106 ... 05/31/2008

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 Helena AL Real Estate April 2008 Listed Properties For the month of April there were 60 Newly Listed Helena Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $226,102. The Median Price was $172,400, and the Price Range was $97,500-$995,000. April 2008 Sold Properties For the month of April there were 30 Sold homes in Helena AL Real Estate. The Average Price was $201,710. The Median Price was $170,350, and the Price Range $121,500-$525,000 with 103 Average Days on Market. Currently active as of 5/1... 05/21/2008

Homes sales in Helena, Alabama dipped slightly in April - back down to 34.  There were 30 that sold in December and January and 34 homes that sold in February which then jumped to 42 in March.  The average salesprice was $196,185 with prices ranging from $90,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome at Rocky Ridge to $525,000 for a 6 bedroom, 4 bath new home in Riverwoods.  Six homes were new construction. The average days on the market for sold homes was 104.85.  Currently there are 268 homes on the market which represents a 7.88 months supply. If you would like information about Homes for Sale in YOUR Alabama neighborhood, contact me at www.ToniBird.com.   05/08/2008