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FREE Wine Tasting Events in Birmingham AL and Surrounding Areas

Ann Allen SRES ASP e-PRO Birmingham AL Area Homes: Real Estate Agent in Hoover, AL

Are you a wine lover?

There are many opportunities to attend free wine tastings in and around Birmingham.

Here is a list of a few of them.

Grapes - Ann Allen

Tria Market

Fridays, 5-7 p.m.

205-776-8923

The Vintage Wine Shoppe

Fridays, 5-6:30 p.m.

205-980-9995

Western Supermarket - Rocky Ridge Road

Fridays, 5:30-7 p.m.

205-822-5920

Whole Foods Market

Fridays, 5-7 p.m.

Saturdays, Noon-2 p.m.

205-912-8400

The Wine Loft

Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

205-323-8228

Wine'd Down

Wednesdays and Fridays, 6-7:30 p.m.

205-988-9463

AREA WINERIES OFFERING FREE TASTINGS AND TOURS

Morgan Creek Vineyards (Harpersville)

Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

205-672-2053

Ozan Vineyards (Calera)

Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

205-668-6926

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BIRMINGHAM AREA REAL ESTATE

205.902.4868

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Hoover, AL 35244

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Home for Sale - Irondale Alabama - SOLD!

Birmingham Alabama Real Estate,  Stephen Wolfe: Real Estate Agent in Birmingham, AL

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Irondale Alabama Home Under contract in 18 days! In this market!

I was asked the other day why I thought this home sold so quickly and I easily came up with a few reasons why:

  1. It was priced correctly
  2. The homeowners were cooperative. They kept the home neat at all times (and properly staged) and were flexible for showings.
  3. Aggressive, unique, and cutting edge marketing.

Only one of these was up to us… The other two were the responsibilty of the home owner. They took on the responsibilty of keeping their home ready to sell and they were open to the price that the market dictated.

This home was located in the Irondale Alabama area. Irondale is located in Jefferson County next to Mountain Brook, Leeds, Trussville, and Birmingham City.

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Birmingham Alabama Luxury Home Real Estate Market - Million Dollar Homes

Birmingham Alabama Real Estate,  Stephen Wolfe: Real Estate Agent in Birmingham, AL

Some time ago we used to do a regular snapshot of the luxury Birmingham Alabama Real Estate market. Recently, we were reminded of that and were asked how the million dollar home market is doing, and by million dollar home market, we are referring to the Birmingham Alabama luxury home market of all properties listed at $1,000,000+

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So, in light of the current market how have things been going? Peole continue to compare this year to last year and talk about the enormous drops in sales numbers, so we decided to give a bigger picture and compare the same time frame, January - September, for the past 4 years.

We saw an interesting trend. See for yourself in the chart below. Sales have dropped since last year, and there is no denying that, but numbers are in line with 2005 and 2006. (You can click on the picture and see an enlarged view of the chart.)

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*Note these Birmingham Alabama Real Estate stats are accurate as of 12/08 according to the Birmingham Alabama MLS. They are subject to change as Birmingham Alabama Realtors submit listed and sold properties into the Birmingham MLS.


Looking to Buy Birmingham Alabama Real Estate?

If you want to buy a home in the Birmingham Alabama area- we’ve made it fast and easy for you to search all the Birmingham Alabama homes for sale . Search just like the best Birmingham AL Realtors and see all the properties being sold by all Birmingham Alabama Real Estate agents.

Enjoy our fully customizable property search of the complete Birmingham Alabama MLS (multiple listing service) of single family homes, condos, and town houses. We specialize in helping you buy a Birmingham Alabama real estate bargain.(foreclosures and bank owned homes)

Specializing in Selling Birmingham AL Homes

The first thing home sellers need to know is “What’s my Birmingham AL home worth right NOW?” and what are Birmingham home prices doing by neighborhood. Our experience shows it all depends on where YOU live. Please ask for a FREE Comparable Market Analysis Report - CMA on your home so you can see what is actually happening in your neighborhood! No obligation, of course.

Experience shows that to sell a home in Birmingham AL today requires more than just putting a sign in the yard or putting the property information in the MLS.

Successful home sellers have found they need the advice of skilled Real Estate counsultants like us, who have:

  • strong negotiating skills to get your home sold quickly for the most money even in this real estate market,
  • a strong internet marketing plan like our Smart Home Selling Plan. In fact, we may already have a buyer for your property because we understand that over 84% of home buyers today are finding their next house on the internet which is why when you use our plan we make sure they are seeing your home first and we also have a
  • deep understanding of what’s really happening with home values in your real estate market ( Birmingham Real Estate Market Reports by area).

We have helped many families sell their Birmingham homes, quickly and painlessly even in this difficult housing market. In fact, we may already have a buyer for your property because we understand that over 84% of home buyers today are finding their next house on the internet which is why when you use our Smart Home Selling Plan we make sure they are seeing your home first.

Call us to schedule your FREE private real estate consultation to fully understand your home selling options (no pressure no hassles - guaranteed).
Whether you are buying or selling Birmingham AL homes | Hoover homes | Vestavia homes | Mountain Brook Homes | Pelham Homes |Helena Homes | Trussville Homes |Homewood Homes - we can help!

Call me today at - 205-383-3358.

Stephen Wolfe - Birmingham Alabama Realtor

Birmingham - Vestavia Hills Real Estate Market Statistics October 2008

Birmingham Alabama Real Estate,  Stephen Wolfe: Real Estate Agent in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, Alabama - 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 Birmingham homes. For this report we are going to be focusing on Vestavia Hills Real Estate

Birmingham - Homes for Sale Vestavia Hills Listed October 2008

For the month of October there were 41 Newly Listed Vestavia Hills Alabama Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $516,641. The Median Price was $441,000.

Contrast this with September, where there were 71 Newly Listed Vestavia Hills Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $546,641. The Median Price was $358,500.

Birmingham - Vestavia Alabama Real Estate Sold October 2008

For the month of October there were 21 Vestavia Hills Alabama properties sold. The Average Price was $350,148. The Median Price was $292,900, with 97 Average Days on Market at 93% of list price.

Also, compared to September where there were 39 Sold Vestavia Hills houses. The Average Price was $406,734. The Median Price was $333,000, with 90 Average Days on Market at 95% of list price.

Birmingham - Homes for Sale Vestavia Hills - Currently active as of 12/08

Currently there are 337 Active Homes For Sale Vestavia Hills with an Average Price of $530,501. The Median Price is $439,900, with 147 Average Days on Market.

In September there were 376 Active Vestavia Hills Homes For Sale with an Average Price of $527,942. The Median Price is $425,000, with 103 Average Days on Market.

If you would like to be contacted as soon as homes become available in the Vestavia area just let us know. To view our area Real Estate and Community Tour go to the Vestavia Hills Real Estate Channel. For more information about the Vestavia Community you can also go to the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce. (click here for their website.)

Search…
Vestavia Hills Homes for Sale $100000-$200000
Vestavia Hills Homes for Sale $200000-$300000
Vestavia Hills Homes for Sale $300000-$400000
Vestavia Hills Homes for Sale $400000-$500000
Vestavia Hills Homes for Sale $500000-$750000
Vestavia Hills Homes for Sale from $750000

*Note these Birmingham Alabama Real Estate stats are accurate as of 12/08 according to the Birmingham Alabama MLS. They are subject to change as Birmingham Alabama Real Estate Agents submit listed and sold properties into the Birmingham MLS.


Looking to Buy Birmingham Alabama Real Estate?

If you want to buy a home in the Birmingham Alabama area- we’ve made it fast and easy for you to search all the Birmingham Alabama homes for sale . Search just like the best Birmingham AL Realtors and see all the properties being sold by all Birmingham Alabama Real Estate agents.

Enjoy our fully customizable property search of the complete Birmingham Alabama MLS (multiple listing service) of single family homes, condos, and town houses. We specialize in helping you buy a Birmingham Alabama real estate bargain.(foreclosures and bank owned homes)

Specializing in Selling Birmingham AL Homes

The first thing home sellers need to know is “What’s my Birmingham AL home worth right NOW?” and what are Birmingham home prices doing by neighborhood. Our experience shows it all depends on where YOU live. Please ask for a FREE Comparable Market Analysis Report - CMA on your home so you can see what is actually happening in your neighborhood! No obligation, of course.

Experience shows that to sell a home in Birmingham AL today requires more than just putting a sign in the yard or putting the property information in the MLS.

Successful home sellers have found they need the advice of skilled Real Estate counsultants like us, who have:

  • strong negotiating skills to get your home sold quickly for the most money even in this real estate market,
  • a strong internet marketing plan like our Smart Home Selling Plan. In fact, we may already have a buyer for your property because we understand that over 84% of home buyers today are finding their next house on the internet which is why when you use our plan we make sure they are seeing your home first and we also have a
  • deep understanding of what’s really happening with home values in your real estate market ( Birmingham Real Estate Market Reports by area).

We have helped many families sell their Birmingham homes, quickly and painlessly even in this difficult housing market. In fact, we may already have a buyer for your property because we understand that over 84% of home buyers today are finding their next house on the internet which is why when you use our Smart Home Selling Plan we make sure they are seeing your home first.

Call us to schedule your FREE private real estate consultation to fully understand your home selling options (no pressure no hassles - guaranteed).
Whether you are buying or selling Birmingham AL homes | Hoover homes | Vestavia homes | Mountain Brook Homes | Pelham Homes |Helena Homes | Trussville Homes |Homewood Homes - we can help!

Call me today at - 205-383-3358.

Stephen Wolfe - Birmingham Alabama Realtor

Birmingham - Trussville Alabama Real Estate Market Statistics

Birmingham Alabama Real Estate,  Stephen Wolfe: Real Estate Agent in Birmingham, AL

Trussville Alabama ParkBirmingham, Alabama - We are well underway with 2008, and time to continue our look at the year of market statistics 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 Birmingham Alabama Real Estate. For this Trussville Alabama Real Estate report we are going to be focusing on Trussville AL Homes.

Birmingham - Trussville AL Homes for Sale Listed October 2008

For the month of October there were 40 Newly Listed Trussville Alabama Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $277,285. The Median Price was $254,000.

Compared to the month of September where there were 55 Newly Listed Trussville Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $311,205. The Median Price was $274,900.

Birmingham - Trussville AL Real Estate Sold October 2008

For the month of October there were 20 Trussville Alabama homes sold. The Average Price was $256,054. The Median Price was $225,000, with 108 Average Days on Market at 96% of list price.

During the month of September there were 34 Sold homes in Trussville Alabama Real Estate. The Average Price was $237,536. The Median Price was $220,162, with 90 Average Days on Market at 95% of list price.

Birmingham - Trussville Homes for Sale - Currently active as of 12/08

Currently there are 295 Active Trussville properties For Sale with an Average Price of $302,118. The Median Price is $274,900, with 147 Average Days on Market.

In September there were 315 Active Trussville properties For Sale with an Average Price of $306,720. The Median Price is $279,900, with 144 Average Days on Market.

If you would like to be contacted as soon as homes become available in the Trussville area just let us know. To view our area Trussville Alabama Real Estate and Community Tour go to the Trussville Real Estate Channel. For more information about the Trussville Community you can also go to visit the Trussville Chamber of Commerce. (Click here for their site.)

Search…

Trussville Homes for Sale $100000 to $200000

Trussville Homes for Sale $200000 to $300000

Trussville Homes for Sale $300000 to $400000

Trussville Homes for Sale $400000 to $500000

Trussville Homes for Sale $500000 to $750000

Trussville Homes for Sale From $750000

*Note these Birmingham Alabama Real Estate stats are accurate as of 12/08 according to the Birmingham Alabama MLS. They are subject to change as Birmingham Alabama Real Estate Agents submit listed and sold properties into the Birmingham MLS.


Looking to Buy Birmingham Alabama Real Estate?

If you want to buy a home in the Birmingham Alabama area- we’ve made it fast and easy for you to search all the Birmingham Alabama homes for sale . Search just like the best Birmingham AL Realtors and see all the properties being sold by all Birmingham Alabama Real Estate agents.

Enjoy our fully customizable property search of the complete Birmingham Alabama MLS (multiple listing service) of single family homes, condos, and town houses. We specialize in helping you buy a Birmingham Alabama real estate bargain.(foreclosures and bank owned homes)

Specializing in Selling Birmingham AL Homes

The first thing home sellers need to know is “What’s my Birmingham AL home worth right NOW?” and what are Birmingham home prices doing by neighborhood. Our experience shows it all depends on where YOU live. Please ask for a FREE Comparable Market Analysis Report - CMA on your home so you can see what is actually happening in your neighborhood! No obligation, of course.

Experience shows that to sell a home in Birmingham AL today requires more than just putting a sign in the yard or putting the property information in the MLS.

Successful home sellers have found they need the advice of skilled Real Estate counsultants like us, who have:

  • strong negotiating skills to get your home sold quickly for the most money even in this real estate market,
  • a strong internet marketing plan like our Smart Home Selling Plan. In fact, we may already have a buyer for your property because we understand that over 84% of home buyers today are finding their next house on the internet which is why when you use our plan we make sure they are seeing your home first and we also have a
  • deep understanding of what’s really happening with home values in your real estate market ( Birmingham Real Estate Market Reports by area).

We have helped many families sell their Birmingham homes, quickly and painlessly even in this difficult housing market. In fact, we may already have a buyer for your property because we understand that over 84% of home buyers today are finding their next house on the internet which is why when you use our Smart Home Selling Plan we make sure they are seeing your home first.

Call us to schedule your FREE private real estate consultation to fully understand your home selling options (no pressure no hassles - guaranteed).
Whether you are buying or selling Birmingham AL homes | Hoover homes | Vestavia homes | Mountain Brook Homes | Pelham Homes |Helena Homes | Trussville Homes |Homewood Homes - we can help!

Call me today at - 205-383-3358.

Stephen Wolfe - Birmingham Alabama Realtor