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Home Technology Within Reach of Average Buyers
October 20, 2008 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama
October 20, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Home automation technology is much more widespread throughout the new home industry today than one might think — and well within the reach of the average buyer.
Housing at Its Most Affordable Level in Four Years
September 5, 2008 Posted by NAHB
AL - September 5, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Housing affordability improved from April to June of this year for the third consecutive quarter, according to the most recent survey results of the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index HOI), which were released on Aug. 19.
Home Builders Applaud New IRS Regulations on Utility Allowances for LIHTC Properties
July 30, 2008 Posted by NAHB
Montgomery, AL - July 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Calling it a victory for affordable housing, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) applauded new regulations issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that give Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property owners more flexibility in the way they calculate utility allowances for their low-income […]
Local Home Sales Pace Picks Up
April 29, 2008 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama
Homes sales around Montgomery remained well below 2007 levels in March, but the pace picked up compared to February, pointing to a seasonal shift in sales.According to the Alabama Center for Real Estate at the University of Alabama, Realtors sold 416 homes in the Montgomery area last month, more than 100 fewer than last year, […]
Alabama Governor Highlights Expansive Partnership as State Council Releases New Data-Driven Report
April 1, 2008 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA. “Preventing and ending homelessness in Alabama will be impossible without collaboration by government agencies, the private sector, nonprofit organizations, and faith-based and community partners,” stated Alabama Governor Bob Riley, who this week welcomed United States Interagency Council on Homelessness Executive Director Philip Mangano for the convening of the Alabama Governor’s Statewide Interagency Council […]
Tips for Hiring a Remodeler to Repair Storm Damage
February 19, 2008 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama
In the aftermath of the recent storms that tore through central Alabama, home repair work is often necessary. Unfortunately, unscrupulous remodelers can take advantage of homeowners in need. There are several important factors to consider in hiring someone to perform repair or remodeling work on your home.Following are some tips for finding qualified, reputable remodelers:
Nordstrom to Open First Alabama Store at Riverchase Galleria in Birmingham
November 30, 2007 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama
SEATTLE, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, announced it has signed a letter of intent with General Growth Properties and Jim Wilson & Associates, LLC to open a new Nordstrom store at Riverchase Galleria in Birmingham.
Home sales in Alabama continue to soften
October 29, 2007 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama
TUSCALOOSA - Existing home sales in Alabama softened for the second consecutive month as consumers continued to cautiously digest the impact of the evolving credit market, according to Grayson M. Glaze, J.D., executive director of the Alabama Center for Real Estate at The University of Alabama.
Dothan housing market slowing from record year in 2006
October 17, 2007 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama
A Dothan housing market that was once on fire is in a cooling off period, but some local realtors believe the market was primed for a slowdown after a phenomenal 2006.The median price of a Dothan home dropped to $122,000 in August, the lowest median price since February of 2006. The reduction in median price […]
Q&A: Mem Webb discusses real estate trends
August 14, 2007 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama
What trends have you seen in the last few months in the Demopolis housing market?
The market in Demopolis is still very hot. Properties under $150,000 are generally selling pretty fast, but it does depend on location and the condition of the house. Values have increased and where the national trend has kind of been a […]
Housing project approved
July 20, 2007 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama
The Fort Payne City Council voted Tuesday to rezone about 4 acres of land that could become the site of new apartments or town homes behind Mi Casita. The property is located at the intersection of Alabama Avenue and 38th Street NW. Johnny Croft of Croft Land Surveying owns the land.I don’t have any final […]
Helena seeks approval for new road built by U.S. Steel Corporation
June 22, 2007 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama
The city of Helena is seeking validation in civil court of a plan to use sales taxes to pay United States Steel Corporation for the construction of a roadway connecting county highways 17, 52 and 91.
Home sales in April down for 4th month
June 5, 2007 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama
Birmingham News
Sales of single-family homes in the Birmingham area fell 4.7 percent in April, the fourth consecutive monthly decline from the previous year.
Birmingham Association of Realtors spokesman Dave Mace said 1,434 homes were sold in April, down from 1,505 in April 2006. The average selling price also slipped in April to $195,379 from $196,471 a […]