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Huntsville Home Buyer Education: Free Training and Counseling

Huntsville Home Buyer Education: Free Training and Counseling

Huntsville Home Buyer Training ClassHello All!! I just wanted to share some information with you. Family Services Center provides free training for first time home buyers. If you or someone you know is considering buying a first home, I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. You do not have to be currently looking to purchase. It can be several months or even several years from now. You can even sign up for individual counseling sessions. I was told that local realtors and mortgage professionals are also welcome to sit in on the sessions.

The training courses consist of two four hour sessions. Topics covered in the class include the following:

Huntsville Home Buyer Training Class

  • How to obtain an affordable mortage loan
  • The best way to shop for a home
  • All about loan closings
  • How to improve your credit score
  • Homebuyer financial assistance programs


The classes are held monthly so if you are not available this month you can pick a time when you will be able to attend both sessions. If you are a first time homebuyer, I encourage you to attend this free training that is available. The classes are held downtown not far from the Huntsville Public Library at the Family Services Center 600 St. Clair Avenue Building 3. Its on the corner of Pelham and St. Clair.

Please feel free to contact me if you need any additional information regarding the training events.

Submitted by:
Kimberly Grant, Huntsville Real Estate Agent
Cell: 256-479-9664
Email: KimberlyGrant@exitrealtyhsv.com

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Alabama A&M Football Season Coming SOON!!

Alabama A&M Fall Sports
Submitted by: Kimberly Grant, Huntsville Real Estate Agent
Huntsville/Madison AL Real Estate Blog

Alabama A&M Homecoming

Alabama A&M University has a great fall sports line up this year. I usually work on Saturdays so it has been a LONG TIME since I been able to attend a game. Last year I went to a couple of games and I had a FANTASTIC time. The last game I attended was against Texas Southern University and the Bulldog's won!! (just for me!)

Alabama A&M Homecoming

ANY WAY.... that time is almost upon us again. Its almost time for football season and I can't wait. I really am going to take a little more time to attend more events on campus this year. I always enjoy it when I do especially if I get to see people I haven't seen in a while and lost touch with.

Here are the upcoming sports events for Alabama A&M University:


UPCOMING FALL 2008 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Alabama A&M University

Date

Opponent

Location

8/30

Tennessee State

HUNTSVILLE

9/6

Jacksonville State

Jacksonville, AL

9/13

Louisiana-Monroe

Monroe, LA

9/20

Central State

HUNTSVILLE

9/27

Arkansas-Pine Bluff

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Pine Bluff, AK

10/4

Tuskegee

Circle City Classic

Indianapolis, IN

10/11

Grambling

Homecoming

HUNTSVILLE

10/18

Alcorn State

HUNTSVILLE

10/25

Alabama State

Magic City Classic

Birmingham, AL

11/8

Prairie View A&M

HUNTSVILLE

11/15

Jackson State

Jackson, MS

11/22

Mississippi Valley State

Itta Bena, MS

12/13

SWAC CHAMPIONSHIP

Birmingham, AL

Alabama A&M University

Check out some of the sports events at Alabama A&M University. Not only does Alabama A&M happen to be the Alma Mater of YOURS TRULY and it is an excellent school with an outstanding atheletic department. I'm sure the weather will be beautiful this fall. This will be a great time to check out some great fall sports action!!

Huntsville Real Estate Agent

Kimberly Grant
Realtor, Exit Leon Crawford Realty
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Huntsville Music Lovers: Upcoming Events and Activities

Upcoming Events for Huntsville Alabama Music Lovers


Submitted by:
Kimberly Grant, Huntsville Real Estate Agent
Cell: 256-479-9664
Email: KimberlyGrant@exitrealtyhsv.com


Huntsville/Madison AL Real Estate Blog

Huntsville Upcoming Events

I have always been a music lover and I know there are many of you out there just like me. I was nosing around trying to find some good upcoming summer concerts and I found some great ones that I wanted to share with you. The great part about it is that all of these concerts are FREE TO THE PUBLIC with no admission charged.

Grab your family and friends and check out some of these Upcoming Huntsville Music Events:

FOLK MUSIC FESTIVALHuntsville Alabama Upcoming Events

Bring a lawn chair or blanket & a picnic lunch & enjoy an afternoon of music on the mountain with folk, traditional, and old time songs.

Date: July 20

Hours: Noon-5 PM (Concert begins at 1:30 PM)

Location: Burritt on the Mountain

For More Information: (256) 289-6182


GERMAN BAROQUE FESTHuntsville Alabama Upcoming Events

This German Baroque Music concert is part of Valley Conservatory's Tenth Anniversary Lyceum Series.

Date: July 20

Hours: 4 PM

Directions: Grace Presbyterian Church on Wall Triana Highway

For More Information: (256) 534-3131


CONCERT IN THE PARKHuntsville Alabama Upcoming Events

"Cristina Lynn & Chuck Rutenberg" & "Out N' Runnin." Don't forget your picnic basket and lawn chair or blanket.

Date: July 21

Hours: 6:30-8 PM

Location: Big Spring Park

For More Information: (256) 519-2787


MADISON GAZEBO CONCERTSHuntsville Alabama Upcoming Events

Barbershop singing of the "Rocket City Chorus" & "Southern Splendor Chorus"

Date: July 21

Hours: 6:30-8 PM

Directions: Main Street in historic downtown Madison

Contact: (256) 461-8938


THURSDAY EVENING CONCERTS AT THE LIBRARYHuntsville Alabama Upcoming Events

Date: July 24

Hours: 6 PM

Location: Huntsville Public Library

For More Information: (256) 532-5975



Check out a couple of these events with your family and friends!! If you attend any of these events, please come back and share your experiences and photos with us all!!

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Kimberly Grant, Associate Broker
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Huntsville Alabama Activities and Events

Huntsville Alabama Upcoming Events


Submitted by:
Kimberly Grant, Huntsville Real Estate Agent
Cell: 256-479-9664
Email: KimberlyGrant@exitrealtyhsv.com


Huntsville/Madison AL Real Estate Blog

Huntsville Upcoming Events





The year is half way over but the summer is just heating up with some great activities going on in our area over the next few days.

Check out some of Huntsville's Upcoming Events:

Huntsville Stars Game

Date: July 16 through July 20Huntsville Upcoming Events

Admission: Admission Charged

Times: Wed-Sat 7:05pm; Sun 5:05pm

Location: Joe Davis Stadium

Contact: (256) 882-2562

Huntsville Stars VS Tennessee

Concert in the Park



Date: July 14Huntsville Upcoming Events

Hours: 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Admission: Admission charged

Location: Big Spring Park

Contact: (256) 519-2787


Huntsville Dragway

Date: July 18-July 20Huntsville Upcoming Events

Time: 4:00pm

Admission: Admission charged

Location: 502 Quarter Mountain Road

Contact: (256) 859-0807


Play: Harvey
Date: July 17 through July 19Huntsville Upcoming Events

Hours: Fri 7PM; Sat 2pm and 7pm

Admission: Admission charged

Location: Von Braun Center Play House

Contact: (256) 536-0807

Butterfly House & Nature Center
Date: July 15 through July 31Huntsville Upcoming Events

Hours: Mon-Sat 9AM to 6PM; Sun 12 to 5PM

Admission: Admission charged

Location: Huntsville Botanical Garden

Contact: (256) 830-4447


Check out a couple of these events with your family and friends!!

Huntsville Real Estate Agent

Kimberly Grant
Realtor, Exit Leon Crawford Realty
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Huntsville Alabama: Dorm Life to Dream Life

Huntsville Alabama: Dorm Life to Dream Life
From College to Career in One Place!!

Huntsville AlabamaLike many others, I am a Huntsville transplant from another area.  I am originally from a little place about 100 miles south of here known as The Magic City.  I came to Huntsville to attend college and found myself calling this my new home.  Huntsville Alabama is most definitely a college town!  There are great college sports, college activities, and of course outstanding academic programs at our city's colleges and universities.  Huntsville is definitely a city to consider for settling down once those college days are over.  I am not just saying that as a local Huntsville real estate agent, but I am saying that as an alumni of two of Huntsville's local universities. 

What many may not realize is that in addition to the great college life, after college Huntsville Alabama provides a wonderful city in which to call home.  Huntsville Alabama is where Education Meets Enterprise!  We are not just a college city where you leave after graduation because there is nothing there beside the school!  Not only is Huntsville home of One of the 7 Wonders of America but Huntsville is a dynamic and diverse that offers something for everyone.  Take a look at some of the great sites around our city and then peek at what other's are saying about Huntsville Alabama.

For the Athlete or Nature Lover:
National Geographic has listed Huntsville as One of the Nation's Top 50 Cities for Outdoor Adventures and Activities

For the Brainiac:
Huntsville has been listed as having the highest number of PhD per capita in the US

For the Business Minded:
Expansion Management Magazine named Huntsville as one of America's leading 5-Star Business Metros

For the Computer Genius:
Computer World
named Huntsville as one of the Top 5 Technology Cities in the Country

For the Engineer:
The Wall Street Journal
listed Huntsville as One of the Country's Top 10 Cities for Concentration of Architectural and Engineers

For the Number Cruncher:
Salary.com listed Huntsville as the Country's Best Value for Salaries and Cost of Living
Expansion Magazine listed Huntsville among the country's Top 10 Communities for Overall Standard of Living

For the Job Seeker:
Relocate-America.com named Huntsville as One of America's Top 100 Places to Live
Careerbuilder.com named Huntsville as One of the country's 10 Great Cities for Job Seekers

If you are looking to relocate to the area for undergraduate or graduate school, I have included some links and information on our area's colleges and universities.  Remember, many degrees take two years, four years, and beyond for completion.  During that time, why rent when you can own your very own home here in Huntsville?  We would be happy to help you assess your real estate needs while you OR your children are in our city earning an education.  If you are investor looking for a great city in which to invest, consider Huntsville.  Let us show you some of the great real estate deals close to Huntsville's colleges and universities.  Contact us today and we would be happy to help you in any way we can.

For a little more information on Huntsville's institutions of higher learning, feel free to view this quick virtual tour of Huntsville Colleges and Universities!

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Kimberly Grant, Associate Broker
Exit Leon Crawford Realty
Cell: 256-479-9664
Email: KimberlyGrant@exitrealtyhsv.com 

Huntsville Alabama Colleges University

 

Alabama A&M University

4900 Meridian Street
Huntsville, AL 35810

www.aamu.edu

VIEW MAP OF Alabama A&M


Alabama A&M University is one of the nation's largest historically black universities.  It is a comprehensive land-grant university granting bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees. There are more than 4,500 undergraduate students and 1,200 graduate students from more than 40 states and 60 nations.

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Huntsville Alabama Colleges University

 

Calhoun Community College

102 Wynn Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805

www.calhoun.cc.al.us

View Map of Calhoun Community College


Calhoun Community College is the state's largest two-year college with an enrollment of over 8,000 students.  There are three locations offering day and evening classes offering 24 different associate programs and/or certificates of study.

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Huntsville Alabama Colleges University

 

J.F. Drake State Technical College

3421 Meridian Street
Huntsville, AL 35810

www.dstc.cc.al.us

Map of J.F. Drake State Technical College


J.F. Drake State Technical College is a vocational-technical institution accredited by the Council on Occupational Education who proudly states in their motto "OUR GRADUATES WORK." 

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Huntsville Alabama Colleges University

 

Faulkner University

420 Wynn Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805

www.faulkner.edu

Map of Faulkner University


Faulkner University Huntsville is a private, Christian Liberal Arts University accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Faulkner has four campuses in the state, including the Huntsville campus, offering over 65 different programs to award associate and baccalaureate degrees.

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Huntsville Alabama Colleges University

 

Oakwood University

7000 Adventist Boulevard
Huntsville, AL 35896

www.oakwood.edu

Map of Oakwood University


Oakwood University has recently obtained its University status.  Oakwood University lists having over 1,700 students annually offering associate and baccalaureate degrees.  In a 1991 study, Oakwood College ranked fourth in the nation among all colleges and universities supplying African-American applicants to medical schools and sixth in the nation in the number of African-Americans accepted into medical schools. 

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Huntsville Alabama Colleges University

 

University of Alabama in Huntsville

301 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL 35899

www.uah.edu

Map of University of Alabama Huntsville


The University of Alabama in Huntsville is a national research university enrolling more than 7,200 students.  It has been a part of the University of Alabama system since 1950.  UAH offers 59 degree-granting programs including 18 Masters' degree programs and 12 Ph.D. programs.

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Huntsville Alabama Colleges University

 

Virginia College of Huntsville

2800A Bob Wallace Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35805

www.vc.edu

Map of Virginia College


Virginia College of Huntsville has been offereing direction to students since 1993.  Virginia College is a private institution offering associate degrees and diploma courses in a number of areas.  Virginia College also offers Fast-track programs and career placement assistance.

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