Honey hold on to your hat because this beauty is sure to blow it off. Nestled on a 5.20 private paradise of mature trees and lush landscaping this home is just minutes from town. Grab your favorite beverage and step into the gorgeous sunroom with vaulted ceilings and panoramic views. One could happily linger here all day. Get cozy with your sweetie around the wood burning stove in the warm great room. A delicious kitchen offers an abundance of cabinet and counter space plus a walk-in pantry. Family and friends can join the cook at the serving bar or in the sunny breakfast room. Fantastic study means you can work from home and never leave your personal oasis. Four soothing bedrooms offer a nice place to rest at days end. A super laundry room with cabinets and folding station will make this chore a snap. An unfinished basement is ideal for a workshop or extra entertaining space; just let your imagination take over. It’s sure to turn this extra space into a gem. Relax on your front porch or back deck and submerge yourself in this tranquil setting. Pack your bags and come on over. We are sure you will want to stay.
Having lived in the Huntsville AL area for most of his life, Mike Manosky understands exactly what makes this community special. In fact, those who know him well will tell you he carries the same traditional values and focus on the future as Huntsville.
Mike brings with him a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a Huntsville AL home and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why his clients benefit from his unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future – Mike Manosky will help make the most of your Huntsville AL real estate experience. Give him a call today, 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free, and discover the difference he can make during your family’s move.
By: Huntsville Real Estate Expert Mike Manosky On May 17, 2012
There were 468 Huntsville AL foreclosure homes for sale in April 2012 and one in every 1,596 housing units received a foreclosure filing. The average sales price of a Huntsville home was $158,201 and the average foreclosure sales price was $81,355, a $76,847 savings, according to RealtyTrac.com.
Huntsville AL Foreclosure Activity and 30 Year Interest Rate
Huntsville interest rates averaged 3.91% in April while the number of foreclosed homes dropped from 57 to 55.
Foreclosure activity is based on the total number of properties that receive foreclosure filings – default notice, foreclosure auction notice or bank repossession – each month. Interest rate is based on the average 30-year fixed rate from Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Huntsville AL Foreclosure Geographical Comparison
Huntsville AL foreclosure activity in April was 0.08% below national statistics,0.02% below state figures and 0.02% below Madison County statistics.
By: Huntsville Real Estate Expert Mike Manosky On May 15, 2012
House flipping is still a profitable way to invest in Huntsville AL real estate, if you know what you’re doing. I’m going to share one of the biggest mistakes prospective home flippers make and how to avoid it.
Choosing the Wrong Huntsville AL Real Estate to Flip
Nothing will make your venture into the world of house flipping a bigger nightmare than a finished product that will not sell. To avoid this, learn all you can about what’s currently selling the fastest and for the most money in your real estate market.
It doesn’t mean you have to pick expensive homes in up-scale neighborhoods. In fact, those may be the worst properties to try to flip, depending on your market. Typically, there are houses you can flip for profit in every price range.
Choosing the Right Huntsville AL Real Estate to Flip
The things you need to avoid when buying a home you’re planning to flip are basically the same things you would avoid if you were purchasing that same home as your primary residence. Here are three things to avoid when choosing a home to flip:
1) Distractions that would make living in the home undesirable such as nearby railroad tracks, cluttered shopping malls or major highways.
2) Crazy floor plans that cannot be easily fixed in a quick and inexpensive remodel.
3) Homes with major structural damage. Getting a home inspection is the best way to avoid this. However, if for some reason you cannot get a home inspection, always make provisions in your operating expenses for unexpected major repairs.
If you would like more information on how to turn a profit by flipping Huntsville AL real estate, give me a call today at 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free or email me at mike@movetohuntsville.com.
Having lived in the Huntsville AL area for most of his life, Mike Manosky understands exactly what makes this community special. In fact, those who know him well will tell you he carries the same traditional values and focus on the future as Huntsville. (more…)
Having lived in the Huntsville AL area for most of his life, Mike Manosky understands exactly what makes this community special. In fact, those who know him well will tell you he carries the same traditional values and focus on the future as Huntsville.
Mike brings with him a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a Huntsville AL home and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why his clients benefit from his unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future – Mike Manosky will help make the most of your Huntsville AL real estate experience. Give him a call today, 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free, and discover the difference he can make during your family’s move.
By: Huntsville Real Estate Expert Mike Manosky On May 8, 2012
Yes, it’s still a buyer’s market, and there doesn’t appear to be a change coming any time soon. What makes this a buyers’ market? There are more homes for sale than people who want to buy them. That means it takes longer for homes to sell, and buyers can be pickier.
If you want or need to sell your Huntsville AL home, here are four tips to help you do that in today’s real estate market:
Be choosy about the real estate agent you hire. Interview at least three agents. Ask questions about how they’d market your Huntsville AL home. You want someone who markets aggressively and uses both online and offline marketing techniques. Find out how many homes they’ve sold in your neighborhood within the last six months. You want an agent who has recently sold homes in your area – not just listed them, but actually taken them all the way through to closing.
Implement the advice you get from your agent. Find out what you should do to prepare you home for sale by asking, “What changes should I make to my home?” Then do what your agent recommends before putting your home on the market. What might seem unimportant to you can mean the difference between selling your home quickly and having it sit on the market for months. Today’s buyers can afford to be picky, so they consider even minor home maintenance issues a sign of neglect and a reason not to buy your home.
Be willing to negotiate. If you’re unwilling to make concessions, buyers are willing to walk away. Remember, with the large number of homes for sale, buyers have many other options.
Yes, it’s more challenging to sell your home in a buyer’s market. But it is definitely possible, if you are proactive.
If you’re ready to work with an agent who has a proven marketing plan that gets Huntsville AL homes sold faster and for the most money possible, give me a call today at 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free or email me at mike@movetohuntsville.com.
Having lived in the Huntsville AL area for most of his life, Mike Manosky understands exactly what makes this community special. In fact, those who know him well will tell you he carries the same traditional values and focus on the future as Huntsville.
Mike brings with him a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a Huntsville AL home and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why his clients benefit from his unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future – Mike Manosky will help make the most of your Huntsville AL real estate experience. Give him a call today, 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free, and discover the difference he can make during your family’s move.
By: Huntsville Real Estate Expert Mike Manosky On May 4, 2012
Green Things & Butterfly Wings is this year’s Summer Exhibit at the Huntsville Botanical Garden! The exhibit runs from Saturday May 5, 2012 – Friday August 31, 2012. Thirty-five hand-painted five-and-a-half foot butterflies will be scattered throughout the Garden, each one hand-painted by a local or regional artist. Additionally, 25 painted and “baked” bisque ceramic frogs will “float” in the pond, Aquatic Garden or Encore Garden. Other “green” features include the summer’s sustainable programming leading up to our 4th annual Green U: A Festival for the Environment on Saturday, August 25th.
The summer exhibit kicks off on Saturday, May 5, with the opening of the butterfly house and a party in the Children’s Garden. We’ll get the party started with music and games from Steve Metz of Metropolitan DJ, as well as some incredibly talented face painters and classically trained butterfly dancers. The butterfly artists will also be on hand to answer questions about their butterflies and to display their other works of art.
Huntsville Botanical Garden
4747 Bob Wallace Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35805
256-830-4447
Directions
Take I-565 exit #15 onto Bob Wallace Ave. The Garden is east about one-half mile on the right side of the road.
Having lived in the Huntsville AL area for most of his life, Mike Manosky understands exactly what makes this community special. In fact, those who know him well will tell you he carries the same traditional values and focus on the future as Huntsville.
Mike brings with him a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a Huntsville AL home and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why his clients benefit from his unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future – Mike Manosky will help make the most of your Huntsville AL real estate experience. Give him a call today, 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free, and discover the difference he can make during your family’s move.
By: Huntsville Real Estate Expert Mike Manosky On May 1, 2012
With so many of today’s buyers beginning their property searches online, the photos that you post can often be the deciding factor in whether or not a buyer even looks at your Huntsville AL home for sale. Take advantage of these simple tips to help your house put its best foot forward — and say cheese!
5 tips to take great pictures:
Make sure your camera is up to par. You don’t need a professional camera with a four-figure price tag, but ensure your camera is at least 3.5 mega pixels. These days, that is not going to cost you much at all. In fact, the camera in your new smart phone may be all that you need.
Clean! A great picture of a dirty house will just show more of the dirt. Touch up your walls, clean your carpets and de-clutter.
Don’t forget the yard. You’ll want to take a number of pictures inside, but don’t forget to spruce up your yard to get that great shot of the front of your house. Trim the bushes, mow the yard and make sure to put all the cars in the garage or park them down the street.
Capture the right light. Lighting is probably the single most important thing in making your pictures look the best. Different rooms look better at different times of the day. Your sunny, east-facing kitchen will be brighter in the morning than in the evening, when the sun is on the other side of your house.
Decorate your Huntsville AL home for sale like homes in a magazine. Buy a copy of a popular decorating magazine and follow their examples with fresh flowers and minimal table trinkets. Also, keep the coffee-table books to a carefully selected minimum and clear off your refrigerator.
If you’d like more tips on taking photos of your Huntsville AL home for sale, or want to hire a professional real estate agent to do it for you, please call me at 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free or email me at mike@movetohuntsville.com.
By: Huntsville Real Estate Expert Mike Manosky On April 27, 2012
The increases in FHA mortgage guarantee costs that took effect on April 1 have many home buyers asking, “What do these increases mean to me when I get an FHA loan?” Megan Booth and Rob Freedman with Realtor.tv break down the facts in this informative video.
Lets take a look at March figures.
Madison County/Huntsville AL Real Estate Sales Statistics
Huntsville AL and Madison County saw an increase of 16% in sold listings in March 2012 when compared to February 2012. The average list price increased by 2% to $185,206 and the average sales price increased by 2% to $179,952. The average price per square foot decreased by 5%, and market times decreased by 3 days.
Having lived in the Huntsville AL area for most of his life, Mike Manosky understands exactly what makes this community special. In fact, those who know him well will tell you he carries the same traditional values and focus on the future as Huntsville.
Mike brings with him a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a Huntsville AL home and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why his clients benefit from his unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future – Mike Manosky will help make the most of your Huntsville AL real estate experience. Give him a call today, 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free, and discover the difference he can make during your family’s move.
Statistics are based on information for the North Alabama Association of Realtors and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
All freshened up with new paint and new counter-tops this sprawling ranch just needs your family to make it complete. An inviting covered front porch leads you to bright and airy family living. An awesome formal living with beamed ceilings and patio access is sure to be a hot spot for entertaining. The fun family room is all set for large gatherings. A sun-drenched kitchen offers an abundance of cabinet and counter space. Private backyard views await you in the sunny breakfast room. Mom and Dad are sure to love the master suite with their own personal courtyard and a pampering master bathroom. The additional three bedrooms are generously sized and offer distinctive features, including a walk-in closet and built-in storage plus desk space. Kick back and relax on the covered patio with mature trees and mountain views. Inside and out this beautiful home is sure to please. Call today for your private tour.
Having lived in the Huntsville AL area for most of his life, Mike Manosky understands exactly what makes this community special. In fact, those who know him well will tell you he carries the same traditional values and focus on the future as Huntsville.
Mike brings with him a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a Huntsville AL home and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why his clients benefit from his unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future – Mike Manosky will help make the most of your Huntsville AL real estate experience. Give him a call today, 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free, and discover the difference he can make during your family’s move.
By: Huntsville Real Estate Expert Mike Manosky On April 23, 2012
There are a few mistakes that many first-time home buyersmake. Here are three of the most common mistakes and how you can avoid them when purchasing your first Huntsville AL home.
Mistake #1: Assuming your credit is good.
The information in your credit report determines whether you can get a loan — and how much interest you will have to pay – so it pays to be certain your credit reports are accurate.
Check your credit reports for free from all three credit reporting companies — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to make sure everything is correct. If you find errors, contact both the credit reporting company and the information provider (the person, company or organization that provided information about you to a credit reporting company) involved in the errors and ask them to fix the credit report errors.
Mistake #2: Getting pre-qualified, not pre-approved, for a loan.
It’s far better to be pre-approved for a loan than to be pre-qualified. Here’s why…
With pre-qualification, your lender does a preliminary evaluation of your ability to pay for a home and gives an estimate of the mortgage amount they’ll give you. The lender does not verify the information you provide.
With pre-approval, your lender verifies your income, assets, debts and credit history. They provide you with written confirmation of the mortgage amount for which you’re approved. That written confirmation demonstrates to the seller that you are committed to buying; this can give you an advantage over other buyers.
Mistake #3: Allowing emotions to influence your decisions.
Buying a home is an investment. It needs to be treated as any otherinvestment. You don’t buy stocks because they are pretty and you shouldn’t pick your Huntsville AL home that way either. Make sure the home you buy fits your needs and allows you room to grow over the next few years. As with any sound investment, time is the key to a good return. (more…)
