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We are RE/MAX First Choice and we service the greater Birmingham, AL area. Specializing in New Homes, Resales, Commercial and Distressed Properties.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Rock Bottom Prices - In Helena!
Rock Bottom Prices - In Helena! ONLY 5 LEFT! Hurry, dont miss out on this opportunity!
SilverLakes, where weekdays feel like weekends.
Silver Award for "Best all around community"
Priced from $200k - $300k
Land the perfect catch at Silver Lakes and enjoy the serene, lakefront living in a convenient location. Residents can enjoy access to a breathtaking park featuring playground, walking trails, picnic tables, grills, and gazebo. This beautiful lake community if just waiting for you to call home. Persuasive quality and endless special touches will confirm your choice to live at Silver Lakes.
Ammenities include: Volume Ceilings, Crown Molding, Tile Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Coffered Ceilings, Basements, Jetted tubs & Seperate Showers.
Click here for available listings.
To view all available listings in the Birmingham area go to: www.realestateofgreaterbirmingham.com
SilverLakes, where weekdays feel like weekends.
Silver Award for "Best all around community"
Priced from $200k - $300k
Land the perfect catch at Silver Lakes and enjoy the serene, lakefront living in a convenient location. Residents can enjoy access to a breathtaking park featuring playground, walking trails, picnic tables, grills, and gazebo. This beautiful lake community if just waiting for you to call home. Persuasive quality and endless special touches will confirm your choice to live at Silver Lakes.
Ammenities include: Volume Ceilings, Crown Molding, Tile Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Coffered Ceilings, Basements, Jetted tubs & Seperate Showers.
Click here for available listings.
To view all available listings in the Birmingham area go to: www.realestateofgreaterbirmingham.com
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Tired of Turkey?
When you are tired of Turkey, and need to walk around? Come and visit our many New Home Communities...we have all prices ranges, styles, locations...give us a call or visit our websites...1-800-321-4801.
www.ballantraeal.com
www.liveatwillowoaks.com
www.silverlakesal.com
www.thecrestal.com
www.stonecreekal.com
www.emeraldridge.com
www.townsidesquare.com
www.watertonlakes.net
www.oaklynhillsal.com
Calera Commons http://www.newcastle-homes.com/search.php?com=calera
You can also view all available listings by going to: www.realestateofgreaterbirmingham.com
www.ballantraeal.com
www.liveatwillowoaks.com
www.silverlakesal.com
www.thecrestal.com
www.stonecreekal.com
www.emeraldridge.com
www.townsidesquare.com
www.watertonlakes.net
www.oaklynhillsal.com
Calera Commons http://www.newcastle-homes.com/search.php?com=calera
You can also view all available listings by going to: www.realestateofgreaterbirmingham.com
11th Annual Iron Bowl Party & Chili Cook-Off
Each year at RE/MAX First Choice we like to celebrate the Iron Bowl by having a chili cook-off among our agents, builders and staff. For those of you who do not know, the Iron Bowl is The University of Alabama vs. Auburn University. This is always the last regular season game, and decides who will have bragging rights in the state of Alabama.This year our Chili Winners were:
1st Place - The Donovans (Donovan Builders)
2nd Place - Renee Hand
3rd Place - Donna Sinclair
Thursday, November 12, 2009
More information on the extended tax credit
RE/MAX CEO Margret Kelly takes the time to explain further the extended tax credit bill passed on November 6th, 2009.
Margret's Video click here.
To view all available listings in the Birmingham, AL area please visit our website realestateofgreaterbirmingham.com
Margret's Video click here.
To view all available listings in the Birmingham, AL area please visit our website realestateofgreaterbirmingham.com
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Tax Credit Extended and Expanded! Come out, come out whereever you are!
Great news for those of you who are in the market to buy or sell a home!
President Obama signed legislation yesterday...
Tax credit planThe homebuyer tax credit expansion measure includes these provisions:
• Extends the $8,000 first time Homebuyers Tax Credit and creates a new $6,500 tax credit for homeowners buying a new home by July 1, 2010.
• Homebuyers with contracts as of April 30 qualify for the credit so long as they close the transaction within 60 days.
• The full credit is available to homebuyers with incomes of up to $125,000 for a single return or $225,000 for a joint return.• Not available for homes costing over $800,000.
• Homebuyers who already own a home are only eligible if the home they are leaving has been used as a principal residence for five consecutive years in the last eight.
• Provides authority to the IRS to provide greater oversight while processing the return and requires that the taxpayer claiming the credit be 18 or older.
• Members of the military, military intelligence and foreign service who are on qualified extended official duty are not subject to the recapture fee and individuals who have been deployed overseas for 90 days or more in 2008 or 2009 can claim the credit through April 30, 2011.
“Realtors® appreciate the swift action by Congress to extend the homebuyer tax credit and expand it to some current homeowners,” NAR President Charles McMillan says.
“The substantial rise in home sales we’ve seen over the past few months proves that the tax credit is working and is being used by buyers who were waiting for the right opportunity to get into the market,” McMillan says. “This important incentive is helping to stabilize the housing market, stimulate the economy and create new jobs in communities all across our great nation. Extending and expanding the home buyer tax credit will enable even more families to take advantage of current low interest rates and affordable prices to invest in their future through homeownership.”
Here is what the National Associate of REALTORs have shared with us http://www.realtor.org/home_buyers_and_sellers/2009_first_time_home_buyer_tax_credit
You can view every available house on the market by going to www.realestateofgreaterbirmingha.com or call our agent on duty right now by dialing 1-800-321-4801.
President Obama signed legislation yesterday...
Tax credit planThe homebuyer tax credit expansion measure includes these provisions:
• Extends the $8,000 first time Homebuyers Tax Credit and creates a new $6,500 tax credit for homeowners buying a new home by July 1, 2010.
• Homebuyers with contracts as of April 30 qualify for the credit so long as they close the transaction within 60 days.
• The full credit is available to homebuyers with incomes of up to $125,000 for a single return or $225,000 for a joint return.• Not available for homes costing over $800,000.
• Homebuyers who already own a home are only eligible if the home they are leaving has been used as a principal residence for five consecutive years in the last eight.
• Provides authority to the IRS to provide greater oversight while processing the return and requires that the taxpayer claiming the credit be 18 or older.
• Members of the military, military intelligence and foreign service who are on qualified extended official duty are not subject to the recapture fee and individuals who have been deployed overseas for 90 days or more in 2008 or 2009 can claim the credit through April 30, 2011.
“Realtors® appreciate the swift action by Congress to extend the homebuyer tax credit and expand it to some current homeowners,” NAR President Charles McMillan says.
“The substantial rise in home sales we’ve seen over the past few months proves that the tax credit is working and is being used by buyers who were waiting for the right opportunity to get into the market,” McMillan says. “This important incentive is helping to stabilize the housing market, stimulate the economy and create new jobs in communities all across our great nation. Extending and expanding the home buyer tax credit will enable even more families to take advantage of current low interest rates and affordable prices to invest in their future through homeownership.”
Here is what the National Associate of REALTORs have shared with us http://www.realtor.org/home_buyers_and_sellers/2009_first_time_home_buyer_tax_credit
You can view every available house on the market by going to www.realestateofgreaterbirmingha.com or call our agent on duty right now by dialing 1-800-321-4801.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Welcome new additions Ginny Willis and Christy McDonald
We would like to welcome the newest additions to our family...
Ginny Willis, ABR, ARBM, GRI, CRB, ePro, GREEN, CRS, has joined RE/MAX First Choice as the Education Director specializing in residential sales and marketing.
Ginny Willis, ABR, ARBM, GRI, CRB, ePro, GREEN, CRS, has joined RE/MAX First Choice as the Education Director specializing in residential sales and marketing.
Christy McDonald, ABR, Luxury Home Specialist, has rejoined RE/MAX First Choice. Christy specializes in residential pre-owned and new home sales and marketing.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Home Prices continue to rise!
This is great news! Birmingham, AL was listed as one of the 7 cities that will show "best recovery" in the next two years, "While heavy industry still has a presence here with functioning steel companies such as Nucor and US Steel, more modern industries, such as health care and research, have grown exponentially."
Here is article for the Birmingham, AL area: http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2009/real_estate/0910/gallery.housing_price_forecast/7.html
Check out what CNNMoney.com had to say today about rising house prices in the US: http://money.cnn.com/2009/10/27/real_estate/case_shiller_August_home_price_index/?postversion=2009102710
If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give us a call...205-663-4402 or visit our website online at www.realestateofgreaterbirmingham.com
Here is article for the Birmingham, AL area: http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2009/real_estate/0910/gallery.housing_price_forecast/7.html
Check out what CNNMoney.com had to say today about rising house prices in the US: http://money.cnn.com/2009/10/27/real_estate/case_shiller_August_home_price_index/?postversion=2009102710
If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give us a call...205-663-4402 or visit our website online at www.realestateofgreaterbirmingham.com
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
StoneCreek Starting at $140,000! $8,000 tax credit ends November 30, 2009
Starting at $140K
StoneCreek is a swim community featuring Southern Bungalow style homes, and located in Calera, AL.
To view more information click here: StoneCreek Homes
Amenities:
- Stainless Steel appliances
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Open Floorplans
- Stained Glass
- Lead Glass
- Trey Ceilings
- Beaded Board Ceilings & Walls
- Crown Molding
- Arched Doorways
- Carriage house garage doors with hinge handles
- Front porch brick piers with tappered columns
For more information please contact our one of our team members:
Renee Hand 205-520-6628
Courtney Higdon 205-337-7467
Ted McLaughlin 205-746-0393
Sales & Marketing by: RE/MAX First Choice
View all listings in the Birmingham Area by visiting our homepage at: www.realestateofgreaterbirmingham.com
Monday, October 12, 2009
Race For The Cure
As we all know October is "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" across the nation. For me the Susan G. Komen "Race For The Cure" always makes me stop and recognize how wonderful life really is. RE/MAX is a nation sponsor of the "Race For The Cure" and this year RE/MAX First Choice was honored by being chosen to represent RE/MAX in Birmingham's Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure. We raised money and had several of our agents participate in this years event. The day was rainy and cold, but I was amazed at how many stayed and enjoyed themselves regardless. Check out some of our pictures from the day...
Monday, October 5, 2009
Calera Commons Starting @ $94,900
NewCastle Homes & RE/MAX First Choice have teamed up with Calera Commons, located in Calera, AL. Calera voted one of the top 100 places to live in America by Money Magazine in 2009 and is an up and coming area. This would be a great opportunity for a first-time homebuyer to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit.
Builder to provide blinds, washer & dryer, refrigerator AND pay all CLOSING COSTS IF PURCHASER USES PREFERRED LENDER AND CLOSES BY 11/30/2009!
Calera Commons is located approximately two miles off Exit 231 of I-65 South and just around the corner from the Calera Wal-Mart shopping center and only 6.5 miles from Alabaster & Colonial Shopping Center! Convenience!
Several different floor plans are available...give us a call at 205-663-4402 or visit us online at http://www.realestateofgreaterbirmingham.com/.
Builder to provide blinds, washer & dryer, refrigerator AND pay all CLOSING COSTS IF PURCHASER USES PREFERRED LENDER AND CLOSES BY 11/30/2009!
Calera Commons is located approximately two miles off Exit 231 of I-65 South and just around the corner from the Calera Wal-Mart shopping center and only 6.5 miles from Alabaster & Colonial Shopping Center! Convenience!
Several different floor plans are available...give us a call at 205-663-4402 or visit us online at http://www.realestateofgreaterbirmingham.com/.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Perthshire at Ballantrae Starting @ $174,900
ANNOUNCING A NEW NEIGHBORHOOD IN BALLANTRAE PERTHSHIRE
Prices starting at $174,900
YES...you can live in Ballantrae! This new neighborhood is located just past the pool,playground and picnic pavilion and it’s only five minutes to the golf course. These one story and one and one half story new homes are new plans for Ballantrae. They are situated on level home sites and a quiet cul-de-sac.
Prices starting at $174,900
YES...you can live in Ballantrae! This new neighborhood is located just past the pool,playground and picnic pavilion and it’s only five minutes to the golf course. These one story and one and one half story new homes are new plans for Ballantrae. They are situated on level home sites and a quiet cul-de-sac.
There is 99.5% financing available....Only .5% down!! Low, 30 year fixed rate. Builder will pay $4,500 -$8,000 in upgrades or buyers allowable closing cost...on select homes only.
Wood Buring Fireplaces
Covered Porches & Patios
Main Level Laundry
Vaulted & Trey Ceilings
Hardwood in Foyer & Dining Room
Ceramic Tile in Kitchen & Bathroom
Walk-up Attic
Textured Walls
Contact us today! 205-663-4270
Sales & Marketing by: RE/MAX First Choice 205-663-4402
Developed by: Mobley Development
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Get to know what we can do for you....
At RE/MAX First Choice we understand that choosing to sell your house and to buy your home is a big decision to make. We are one of the most educated and experience offices in the Greater Birmingham area with first-time homebuyers, distressed properties and resales. We specialize in Alabaster, Birmingham, Calera, Helena, Hoover, McCalla, http://www.cityofpg.org/ & Pelham.
For the First-Time Homebuyer right now IS the time to buy by using the $8,000 tax credit towards owning your first home. In addition, those who are selling their home in this market, right now we are still seeing historically low interest rates for mortgages.
Affiliation with the global RE/MAX network provides our Associates with multiple competitive advantages in serving your real estate needs. From national television advertising to personal advertising controlled by Associates, RE/MAX enjoys brand-name recognition worldwide. We can serve you by being a Showcase Office on www.realtor.com and #1 searched real estate website in the nation. In addition, we are part of the #2 website in the nation for real estate searches www.remax.com.
For the First-Time Homebuyer right now IS the time to buy by using the $8,000 tax credit towards owning your first home. In addition, those who are selling their home in this market, right now we are still seeing historically low interest rates for mortgages.
Affiliation with the global RE/MAX network provides our Associates with multiple competitive advantages in serving your real estate needs. From national television advertising to personal advertising controlled by Associates, RE/MAX enjoys brand-name recognition worldwide. We can serve you by being a Showcase Office on www.realtor.com and #1 searched real estate website in the nation. In addition, we are part of the #2 website in the nation for real estate searches www.remax.com.
RE/MAX First Choice
Real Experience, Real Service, Real Results
Monday, July 6, 2009
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