Large Basement Home on Large Wooded Lot!

1930 Chandaway Drive Chandalar ~ Pelham, Alabama 35124

If you are looking for a large wooded lot then this is the house for you! This split foyer home has lots of charm and character and includes a huge Great room with vaulted cedar beamed ceiling, stone fireplace, built in cedar shelving with lighting, nice kitchen with bar, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths on main level + a large rec room 4th bedroom and 3rd bath on lower level. Nice patio with grill and a huge deck overlooks wooded back. 2 car garage with workshop area + Extra storage in outside building. This home is very conveniently located close to the Hwy 31 entrance of Chandalar for easy access. This is a very large house and lot for the money!

READY FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY!  CALL TODAY FOR VIEWING!

BOBBY FARRIS                                                                  DEBBIE HUTCHINS

205-365-1563                                                                    205-368-2474

 

Developer cuts prices on homesites!

These New Home site Prices Just

Made the Home of Your Dreams

More Affordable!

HEATHERWOOD 7th Sector

A 27 Lot Luxury New Home Golf Course Community

1/2 to 3 Acre Wooded Home Sites

Just off I-459 and Caldwell Mill Road between I-65 & Hwy 280

Hoover City Limits – Hoover Schools

Home sites starting at $99,900

LOTS for SALE to INDIVIDUALS. With NO time constraints you can BUY your LOT now and BUILD later!  This works well for the Home Buyer that has a home to sell first.  You can buy your lot and work with the architect on your floor plans and specifications while your home is on the market.  You can also use your own builder or choose one from our group of experienced AWARD WINNING builders.

Beautiful, Gently Rolling, Wooded Golf Course Lots

Hoover City Limits, Hoover Schools

AVAILABLE LOTS

LOT#                           APPROX ACRES                                   PRICE

1                                           0.500                                        $135,900

2                                           0.625                                        $137,900

3                                           0.730                                        $125,900

4                                           0.680                                        $125,900

5                                           0.679                                        $135,900

6                                           0.960                                        $143,900

7                                           2.989                                        $189,900

9                                           0.249                                        $116,900

10                                          0.750                                        $124,900

11                                          0.770                                        $99,900

13                                          0.465                                        $124,900

14                                          0.474                                        $120,900

16                                          0.620                                        $112,900

17                                          1.280                                        $125,900

18                                          1.099                                        $119,900

19                                          2.098                                        $125,900

24                                          1.326                                        $126,900

25                                          1.620                                        $135,900

All information is deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed.  Pricing is subject to change without notice.

TO VIEW THE COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS CLICK HERE

The Heatherwood Homeowners Association has their own website that has information about the neighborhood, current events, the officers and the Country Club.   CLICK HERE to view the website

Heatherwood is located in the CITY OF HOOVER which is situated in SHELBY COUNTY ALABAMA.

The children in this area attend HOOVER CITY SCHOOLS

Call today for an appointment to view the plat map

and select the homesite that best suites YOUR dreamhome!

 

There’s NO Place Like Home!

Dorothy said it right when she said “There is NO Place Like Home!”

So what are you waiting for? Let’s follow the yellow brick road to find the home that is perfect for you!

The “Scarecrow” used his brain and found that it is a great time to buy a home!

The “Cowardly Lion” feels brave enough to move forward and

The “Tin Man” is excited to to find a place to hang his heart!

And “Toto” would love to have a home with a nice yard!

Somewhere over the Rainbow the perfect home is waiting for you!

So grab those magical ruby slippers  and check out this great selection of homes, homesites and land that we have available.

We would love to meet with you to show you your favorites anytime!

123 COVE LANE                 THE COVE AT WEATHERLY HIGHLANDS IN PELHAM

MLS 429371                       PRICED AT $229,900

A decorators delight!  This home shows like a dream and offers the finest upgrades!  Beautiful kitchen with granite, tile, Advantium oven and Culligan water  system!  Fantastic Media Room and large level fenced manicured yard!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LISTING

357 SUMMERCHASE DRIVE                            SUMMERCHASE IN CALERA

MLS 428816                                PRICED AT $124,900

How often do you see a home this nice with a 2 car garage at this price?  Great floor plan with spacious rooms and kitchen with nook + eat at bar.  Large level lot and freshly painted this one is waiting on you!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LISTING

409 CAMBRIAN RIDGE DRIVE                  CAMBRIAN RIDGE IN PELHAM

MLS 426268                                 PRICED AT $119,900

This 2 Bedroom – 2 ½ Bath Townhome is Move-In-Ready!  Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer to remain!  Roof is only one year old and home is freshly painted.  You will love the covered patio overlooking the  private  fenced yard!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LISTING

128 RIVER VALLEY ROAD                               RIVERWOODS OF HELENA

MLS 398001                                  PRICED AT $369,900

Everyone is saying “Come Home To Riverwoods”, and you will want to hurry home to this fabulous full brick 4 Bedroom/3 Bath home loaded with hardwood flooring!  The HUGE Rec room on lower level has room for a pool table or media room!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LISTING

181 COVE LANE   THE COVE AT WEATHERLY HIGHLANDS IN PELHAM

MLS 398470                                PRICED AT $179,900

This spacious one level split bedroom floorplan has a nice flow and includes a covered patio overlooking the private wooded back.   Only minutes from the new Alabaster Promenade and Ballantrae public golf course!  See it today!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LISTING

128 KINGSLEY ROAD                                   NORWICK FOREST IN ALABASTER

MLS 408935                             PRICED AT $259,000

Unbelievable price for  this 4 bedroom/ 3 ½ bath home built in 2006!  Great 1 ½ Story floorplan with full unfinished basement.  Low maintenance 3 sides brick with vinyl siding on rear.  You will love the 2 Story Foyer!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LISTING

1930 CHANDAWAY DRIVE                  CHANDALAR SOUTH IN PELHAM

NEW LISTING                              PRICED AT $189,900

They are not making large wooded lots like this anymore!  Location  is key with this 4 bedroom 3 bath home with vaulted ceiling and beautiful stone fireplace.  Ready for immediate occupancy!

Call for more information        Bobby 365-1563        Debbie 368-2472

OR MAYBE YOU WOULD RATHER PURCHASE A HOMESITE AND BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME!

LOTS AND LANDS AVAILABLE

HEATHERWOOD – 7th Sector – New Home Sites ½ to 3 Acres in golf course community off Caldwell Mill Road near I-459 priced $99,900 to $189,900  Click to view webpage

STONE BRIAR – Only 2 Left! 3 Acre Estate Homesites on Hugh Daniel Drive across from Greystone priced at only $125,000!  Three are SOLD only Two Left! Don’t Be Kicking Yourself! REDUCED Estate Homesites STONE BRIAR Hoover, AL

OLD LOONEY MILL PLACE – 7 Home Sites on the corner of Old Looney Mill Road and Caldwell Mill across from the New Patchwork Farm 87 Acre mixed-use development. Lots priced at $140,000  Old Looney Mill Place exemplifies the the term “LOCATION”!

PUMPHOUSE VILLAGE – Beautiful wooded lots in Vestavia off Cahaba Heights Road near the Summit. 24 Homesites available priced at ONLY $89,900!  Developer has CUT prices on lots in Vestavia’s Pumphouse Village!

RIVERWOODS – Riverfront – 2.93 Acre +/- Estate Lot in Helena’s most prestigious community! Low traffic in this cul de sac and priced at only $175,000  Click here to view listing

ALABASTER – 41 ACRES – Rolling wooded acreage very privately located off Co Rd 26 with view of a private lake. Priced at $615,000.  Click here for more information

AND IF YOU DO NOT SEE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR HERE PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEARCH THE MLS THROUGH MY RE/MAX WEBSITE OR IF YOU PREFER I CAN DO THE SEARCH FOR YOU AND WE WILL FIND THE PERFECT HOME THAT SUITES YOUR NEEDS!

“Home is Where You Hang Your Heart!”

Debbie Hutchins and Bobby Farris have been Hanging Hearts in the Greater Birmingham and Shelby County Area since 1984!

If you are in the market to BUY a home or SELL your home

give “HeartHangers” a call!

DEBBIE HUTCHINS 205-368-2474

BOBBY FARRIS 205-365-1563

All information is deemed to be accurate but Re/Max First Choice and/or its Sales Associates are not responsible for errors and/or omissions.  Prices may change at any time without notice.

 

Pricing Your Home to Sell

When you are ready to enter the market to sell your home one of the first things you will need is a CMA or Comparative Market Analysis.

A CMA is a comprehensive detailed report of the real estate market inside your neighborhood and the surrounding area that shows you the statistical information that you need to arrive at a correct price at which to offer your home for sale on the market.

In this report you will find the ACTIVE LISTINGS – Homes that are presently on the market….YOUR Competition.

CANCELED, WITHDRAWN and EXPIRED Listings – Homes that have been removed or expired off of the market.

PENDING SALES – Homes that have gone Under Contract and are waiting to close.

SOLDS – Properties that have actually Sold and Closed and are what become the COMPS or Comparative Properties that are used to price your home and are used by Appraisers to appraise the properties to determine Appraised value.   These are what you want to give the strongest consideration.

You will be able to review all of the important details about each of these homes such as year built, number of days it has been on the market, compare the rooms offered, lot size and description, features of home, condition, additions and updating of home, the original list price and the current offering price.   The CMA will include photos of the homes exteriors and if you want to look at the interiors of each home to see how they visual compare you can be provided an on line report where you can view virtual tours of all the homes.

This report will also include easy to read color charts to help you visually see the comparisons of these properties!   It will also show you the Average, Low and High Price in each category.

When reviewing the Sold properties you can see the List price of home, the Price that it actually sold for, the number of days it took to get it sold, the % of Sold to List and the date that it closed.

The Real Estate Market changes just like the Financial, Stock and World Markets so you always need to look at the data to see what the market shows during the period of time that you are in.   Most CMA’s are typically done for the previous 6 months.   There are many factors that can have an affect on the value of a property such as the Supply – number of homes on the market and the Demand – number of buyers in the market.   You also need to consider if this factor is increasing, decreasing or constant.    The value of your real estate can also be threatened by outside influences such as changes in governmental policy and the economy.

When you are selling a home in a market that is Price driven like we are in today it is CRITICAL that you price the home properly in the beginning or you can spend many days on the market with no results.

So if you have thoughts of putting your home on the market give The HeartHangers a call today and let us put together a Comparative Market Analysis for you to review. We can sit down at your kitchen table with a nice hot cup of coffee or iced tea and help you to decide the offering price of your home. And while we are there we can also give you some ideas on things that you might need to do to prepare your home for the market!

 

Market Trends Birmingham Metro May 2009

Broker Report on May 2009 HOME SALES

Some encouraging news…Birmingham area home sales in 2009 continue to increase each month!

January 564

February 725

March 854

April 887

May 959

Some more encouraging news…median prices have increased each month, indicating that a wider price range of homes are now being sold in the Birmingham Area MLS.  Fewer foreclosures each month may also be having an effect.  Note that average prices are also on the increase (February was higher than March & April):

Jan Average Price: $151,584                  Jan Median Price: $129,900

Feb Average Price: 171,062                   Feb Median Price: $130,000

Mar Average Price: $160,929                  Mar Median Price: $138,000

Apr Average Price: $165,540                  Apr Median Price: $141,000

May Average Price: $185,713                 May Median Price: $156,000

Foreclosure sales were down in May: The 278 foreclosures sold in May represented only 29% of the total.  The 305 foreclosure sales in April represented 38% of the total.  This compares to 40% of the total in March and 39% of the total in February and 45% of the total for January.

The average foreclosure price was higher in May at $80,376.   This compares with the average foreclosure price in April which was $76,085, the March foreclosure price of $66,959, the February foreclosure price of $78,044, and the January foreclosure price of $75,697.

When comparing May 2009 sales with May 2008, sales were down by 25% but the average price in May 2009 was only 9.5% behind the average one year ago and the median price was down only 9.5% from last year. In previous months the average price has been as much as 15% to 21% behind the same reporting period from the previous year.

May Home Sales Numbers:

MAY 2009                             MAY 2008

Total Traditional (Non-Foreclosure Sales):                  681

Total Foreclosure Sales: 278

TOTAL Residential Sales:                                                 959 1,277

Average Sales Price, Non-Foreclosure Sales:          $228,714

Average Sales Price, Total Foreclosure Sales:         $  80,376

Average Sales Price, Total Residential Sales:           $185,713 $205,371

Median Price, Total Residential Sales:                         $156,000 $172,400

Days on Market:                                                                 109 100

Inventory                                                                              10,782 12,458

YEAR-TO-DATE HOME SALES REPORT

2009 Total Sales: 3,989

2008 Total Sales: 5,449

This represents a 27% decrease

2009 Average Price: $166,965

2008 Average Price: $193,562

This represents a 14% decrease

2009 Median Price: $139,000

2008 Median Price: $158,600

This represents a 12% decrease

2009 Days on Market: 112* adjusted to exclude new sales

2008 Days on Market: 105* adjusted to exclude new sales

POSITIVE FACTS

Mortgage rates remain at record lows; the lowest since the 1950’s.

Home affordability is at the highest in Alabama in 16 years: The Alabama Center for Real Estate, ACRE, calculates that affordability is better as a result of falling interest rates, a drop in median home prices and an increase in median income for Alabama residents. For details go to:http://acre.cba.ua.edu/affordability_index.php

The First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit Can Be Used on Closing Costs: FHA-approved lenders have received the go-ahead from HUD to develop bridge-loan products that enable first-time buyers to use the benefits of the federal tax credit upfront. FHA-approved lenders can develop bridge loans that home buyers can use to help cover their closing costs, buy down their interest rate, or put down more than the minimum 3.5 percent. The loans can’t be used to cover the minimum 3.5 percent. This means buyers applying for FHA-backed financing with an FHA-approved lender that offers a bridge-loan program can get a bridge loan to bring down the upfront costs of buying a home, but would still have to come up with the minimum 3.5 percent downpayment (information source: www.realtor.org).

The statistics in this report compare total residential sales as compiled by the Birmingham Area Multiple Listing Service, Inc. of the Birmingham Association of Realtors®.

These statistics cover the 4-county area of Jefferson, Shelby, Blount and St. Clair counties.

Neither the Birmingham Association of Realtors® nor its MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy.  Any market data maintained by the Association or its MLS does not necessarily include information on listings not published at the request of the seller, listings of brokers who are not members of the Association or MLS, unlisted properties, rental properties, etc.

Many thanks to the Birmingham Association of Realtors for the great support, information, educational training and data reports that they provide.  The Birmingham Alabama Metro Area is a great place to live, work and play!

 

This home shouts “I am loved!”

When you step inside this new listing at 123 Cove Lane you can immediately see that his home has been well loved and maintained to perfection!

The homeowner has also upgraded this home in the most delightful ways!  The brick front 2 Story with arched entry beckons you to come inside where you will find a decorators delight.  The hardwood foyer is enhanced by the open staircase to upper level and the very large and spacious greatroom is a great place to relax and entertain your guests.

This home has a kitchen that you will want to live in!  The beautifully updated cabinets include granite countertops with tumbled marble backsplash, new sink  and fabulous work island.  You will love cooking with the Advantium Oven and have peace of mind with the total home Culligan water system.  When you host a dinner the formal dining room will set your mood.

The beautifully appointed powder room is a pleasure to your guests and you will not mind doing laundry in the jazzed up walk in laundry room.  The clean as whisle 2 car garage is conveniently located off the kitchen.

Upstairs you will find a huge Master Suite with garden tub, double sinks, seperate shower and large walk in closet.  There are 2 more bedrooms that share a hall bath + a very nice bonus room/den that makes a great media room.

Outdoor living is a treat with a large level fully privacy fenced backyard which includes a nice covered sitting porch.

The Cove of Weatherly Highlands is a wonderful family neighborhood that is just minutes from I-65, shopping, movies and dining.

Priced at only $229,900 this home is a must see!

Please give us a call today for a viewing appointment.

BOBBY FARRIS   205-365-1563

DEBBIE HUTCHINS 205-368-2474

 

LOTS and LANDS For Sale

HEATHERWOOD – 7th Sector – New Home Sites ½ to 3 Acres in golf course community off Caldwell Mill Road near I-459 priced $99,900 to $189,900

STONE BRIAR – Only 2 Left! 3 Acre Estate Homesites on Hugh Daniel Drive across from Greystone priced at only $125,000!

OLD LOONEY MILL PLACE – 7 Home Sites on the corner of Old Looney Mill Road and Caldwell Mill across from the New Patchwork Farm 87 Acre mixed-use development. Lots priced at $140,000

PUMPHOUSE VILLAGE – Beautiful wooded lots in Vestavia off Cahaba Heights Road near the Summit. 24 Homesites available priced at ONLY $89,900!

RIVERWOODS – Riverfront – 2.93 Acre +/- Estate Lot in Helena’s most prestigious community! Low traffic in this cul de sac and priced at only $175,000

ALABASTER – 41 ACRES – Rolling wooded acreage very privately located off Co Rd 26 with view of a private lake. Priced at $615,000.

DEBBIE HUTCHINS         205-368-2474

BOBBY FARRIS                 205-365-1563

RE/MAX FIRST CHOICE

 

OLD LOONEY MILL PLACE

Unlock the gate to an opportunity to build your new home

Unlock the gate to your NEW home!

A new home community on the corner of Old Looney Mill Road and Caldwell Mill Road consisting of only seven home sites with each lot priced at a NEW reduced price of only

$140,000

Your builder or ours, build now or build later!

Situated in Unincorporated Jefferson County this property is zoned to attend Gresham and Shades Valley Schools and is just minutes from all of the major Interstates, Highways and major shopping areas such as The Summit, the Galleria and Patton Creek.

PATCHWORK FARMS a planned 87 acre mixed use development is under way just across the street and will include a Life Time Fitness center on 13 acres! The City of Vestavia plans to include businesses, homes, parks and athletic fields in this great project that will be a great new addition to this area.

The lots in Old Looney Mill Place are zoned E-2 Estate District under the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution.

INVESTORS THAT MAY BE INTERESTED IN THIS PROPERTY CAN PURCHASE THE COMPLETE DEVELOPMENT FOR $850,000. The property could be annexed into the City of Vestavia but would lose one lot. Electricity, Gas, Sewer and Water are available to the property.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PERFECT LOCATION TO BUILD YOUR NEW HOME

PLEASE CALL

DEBBIE HUTCHINS 205-368-2474

OR

BOBBY FARRIS     205-365-1563

 

Patchwork Farms comes to Vestavia Hills Alabama

Patchwork Farms coming to Vestavia Hills Alabama!

Patchwork Farms Vestavia Alabama

Patchwork Farms Vestavia Hills Alabama This 87 acre parcel of land in Vestavia Hills, Alabama that was originally a horse farm, was purchased in the 1960’s by the Thuss family and later sold to the City of Vestavia Hills in 2007. The prime location between Caldwell Mill Road and the Cahaba River and just around the block from the Colonade shopping center is slated for residential and commercial development and will include a vast array of athletic fields and parks. There are plans for Life Time Fitness to anchor the project with a $25 million 114,000 square foot two story facility on 13 acres and will include an amazing fitness center geared toward offering something for everyone and will include spas, swimming pools with water slides and rock climbing walls. CLICK HERE to view the website for this wonderful facility that offers a healthy way of life through fitness, sports, activities, nutrition and relaxation. Patchwork Farms Vestavia Hills Alabama Patchwork Farms Vestavia Hills Alabama The facility has an agreement with the City of Vestavia to be built within three years.

Patchwork Farms Vestavia Hills Alabama

The convenient location just minutes off of I-459 or Hwy 280 should bring fitness and fun loving people from the surrounding areas to utilize all of the great features this project will offer. Life Time Fitness currently has 83 locations in 18 states and offers a nice selection of memberships. Other features of the commercial area are hopeful to be business that will benefit the residential homeowners such as retail, restaurants, medical facilities and banks. I would cast my vote for a nice deli, ice cream shop and hair and nail shop! There was an original agreement with the land purchase to reserve approximately 12 acres for a public park but the City has plans for a larger area to also include athletic fields for soccer and football. This is an exciting project for the City of Vestavia Hills and the residents will benefit greatly by the mixed use development of this wonderful property. Other new developments in the area such as Old Looney Mill Place, a small community with only seven home sites located just across from Patchwork Farms, will also enjoy the convenience of all that will be offered here. Patchwork Farms Vestavia Hills Alabama The Patchwork Farm property as noted with the “red star” above will offer convenient access from all directions!

 

Ready, Set…..Sell! Curb Appeal

Does your home have Curb Appeal?

The sale of your home can depend a great deal on whether or not it has Curb Appeal.   What is Curb Appeal?   Simply put, it is anything visible to a prospective buyer from the street that makes them want to see more of the house.   Your exterior says a lot about how your home is maintained both inside and out.   When a buyer drives by your home or views photos on line this will create a lasting impression, so show them that your property is well cared for.   When buyers see an attractive exterior they will be eager to stop and excited to view the interior as well.   Curb Appeal can be a powerful force in attracting potential buyers to your home. But how do you ensure that your house has as much Curb Appeal as possible?

Here are some easy places to start:

* Make sure the lawn is mowed, and all trees and bushes are well trimmed.

* Place planters of flowers or hanging baskets on the porch.

* See that all flowerbeds are weeded and freshly mulched.

* Check that the front door is attractive and freshly painted.

* Consider re-painting the exterior of your house.

* Give the outside of your home a good scrub: clean the windows, patio furniture, driveway and sidewalks.

* Finally, make sure your house numbers are visible, your mailbox is in excellent condition, and that all porch and outside lights are working properly.

You want interested buyers to find your home easily!   These are just a few ideas to get you started in preparation for selling your home.   Once the home is ready to be put up for sale, it can be listed on my website, where it can get the attention of thousands of prospective buyers.

Bobby and I would love to sit down and talk with you on other strategies for marketing your home.     We  look forward to hearing from you!

Debbie Hutchins 205-368-2474                  Bobby Farris 205-365-1563

HOME IS WHERE YOU HANG YOUR HEART!