It may not be the first thing you think about when you move into your new home, but the soil upon which your home is built can tell you a lot about the past and future of your property.
Visit the US Department of Agriculture’s Web Soil Survey site to access digital maps that display digital soil data that has been methodically collected.Just type in your address and then explore almost anything you ever wanted to know about the soil upon which your home is sitting including chemical properties, erosion factors and likelihood, and its drainage class.
This is valuable information if you are considering building an addition to your existing home or purchasing a home in an area where you are unfamiliar with the terrain.
Please feel free to visit my website or email me if you have any questions or would like to learn more about Huntsville AL real estate.I’m here to help!
In the midst of what is being referred to in the news media as “Mortgage Meltdown 2007,” Realty Trac (an online marketer of foreclosure properties) has announced that the flood of foreclosure filings showed no sign of letting up in July.
More specifically, the number of foreclosure filings in July 2007 showed a 9 percent rise over those filed in June 206 and a staggering 93 percent increase compared with July 2006.
Read the full article here, and please remember that one of the first steps any homeowner should take if they think they may be headed to foreclosure is to talk to an experienced Realtor and learn about their options.
To learn more about the latest in the housing market and Huntsville AL real estate, please visit my website or call me today at 256-508-0211!
Those of us who are lucky enough to already live here in Huntsville know that it is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.But now it seems the rest of the country is in on our secret!
Bizjournals analyzed the quality of life across the Sunbelt – defined as the area south of the 37th parallel – and ranked Huntsville, AL number 1 on its list of Hot Spots, America’s most attractive warm-weather metropolitan areas.
Way to go, Huntsville!Read the full article here to learn about why Huntsville is tops for its strong economy and fantastic climate.
To learn more about living in Huntsville and Huntsville real estate, please visit my website or call me today at 256-508-0211.I’d love to show you why this is a great place to live!
With the recent coverage of Hurricane Dean and other weather-related disasters across the country, now is a good time for homeowners everywhere to review their homeowners insurance policies.If you are not familiar with your policy coverage, it is important to take a good look before a naturaldisaster strikes so that you can know what to expect if and when you need to file a claim.Here are 5 things everyone should understand about their homeowners insurance:
Look for exclusions to coverage.For example, most policies do not cover flood or earthquake damage as a standard item – these coverages must be purchased separately.
Look for dollar limitations on claims.Even if you are covered for a risk, there may be a limit on how much the insurer will pay.For example, many policies limit the amount paid for stolen jewelry unless items are insured separately.
Understand replacement cost.If your home is destroyed you’ll receive money to replace it only to the maximum of your coverage, so be sure your insurance is sufficient.This means that if your home is insured for $150,000 and it costs $180,000 to replace it, you’ll only receive $150,000.
Understand actual cash value.If you choose not to replace your home when it’s destroyed, you’ll receive replacement cost, less depreciation.
Understand liability.Generally your homeowners insurance covers you for accidents that happen to other people on your property, including medical care, court costs, and awards by the court.However, there is usually an upper limit to the amount of coverage provided.Be sure that it’s sufficient if you have significant assets.
For more information about owning a home and Huntsville real estate, please visit my website or call me at 256-508-0211.
Get something extra with the bonus room in this new 5-bedroom/2.5-bath brick home on .5 acres in the Bellglade neighborhood of Huntsville. This incredible custom home is loaded with features and amenities including custom moldings, smooth ceilings, and hardwood floors throughout. You’ll enjoy retreating at night to the first-floor master suite with smooth tray ceiling and a whirlpool tub in the bathroom for relaxation. Also downstairs is the elegant formal dining room with custom molding, welcoming great room with hardwood floors and gas fireplace for ambiance, convenient kitchen with pantry, and two guest bedrooms. Upstairs is one more bedroom and a huge bonus room that could be used as the 5th bedroom. There is plenty of curb appeal, too, with detailed brickwork, covered back porch, side-entry 2-car garage, and a huge private backyard that backs up to woods.
For more information on this home for sale in Bellglade or other Huntsville real estate, visit my website, MoveToHuntsville.com or give me a call at 256-508-0211. I’m glad to help!
If ownership is your plan, then you won’t want to miss this new 4-bedroom/2-bath all-brick home on .45 acres in the Turner Farm subdivision of Huntsville. This is the Dorsett floorplan, and it is loaded with all of the standard features of Turner Farm. You’ll enjoy a distinctive great room with gas fireplace for romance, built-in TV niche, and gleaming hardwood floors. The elegant master suite features a tray ceiling with custom moldings and a whirlpool tub in the bathroom for relaxing nights. Entertain the many guests you are sure to host in the sophisticated dining room with custom chair and crown molding, or gather the family in the eat-in family-friendly kitchen with stainless appliances and a beautiful tile backsplash. Outside you can relax on the covered patio while the sprinkler system takes care of watering the beautiful lawn for you. The side-entry 2-car garage makes it convenient to get inside on rainy days.
For more information on this home for sale in Turner Farm or other Huntsville real estate, visit my website, MoveToHuntsville.com or give me a call at 256-508-0211. I’m glad to help!
Own a piece of history!The “Daniel Harrison House,” built in 1910 and situated on a gorgeous lot in the Twickenham Historic District, is the perfect mix of old-world charm and modern convenience. There’s a lot to be admired with the landscaping at this 3-bedroom/1.75-bath home in Madison.Great interior features include a gracious dining room and intimate living room, both with wood-burning fireplaces; hardwood floors; custom molding; and new paint throughout.The comfortable kitchen features a convenient work island and an eat-in area with four large windows that overlook the incredible park-like backyard with its stone patio, built-in grill and shaded seating area. Charming details abound in this home - including a central library/hallway with built-in shelving and a claw-foot tub and stained glass window in the full bathroom.The master bedroom is large and unique, boasting a soaring 13-foot tongue & groove ceiling, three built-in desk/work areas, three skylights, and two built-in TV/Entertainment cabinets.Friends and family will be lining up to stay in the guest bedrooms, both of which feature wood-burning fireplaces surrounded buy custom mantles, 12-foot ceilings, and custom molding. The workshop in the beautiful back yard is equipped for power and water and has a second story with plenty of room for storage – the perfect hideaway for hobbyists!
For more information on this home for sale in the Twickenham Historic District or other Huntsville real estate, visit my website, MoveToHuntsville.com or give me a call at 256-508-0211. I’m glad to help!
This week I came across a website that is just so neat, I had to share it.www.WalkScore.com allows you to type in any address, and it will rate the “walk-ability” of that property by calculating its distance to things like the nearest grocery store, movie theater, library, school, park, and pharmacy.
We all know that walking is important for our health and, with all of the hype over “going green” lately, we know that walking instead of driving when possible is one way that we can all help to save the environment.In fact, it is recommended that adults tread 10,000 steps per day
to reap the many benefits of walking.Why not consider the walk-ability of a neighborhood the next time you are in the market for a new home?Or, if you’ve recently moved to a new home, check out the walk-ability to various destinations in your new neighborhood.
To learn more about Huntsville AL real estate and neighborhoods, please visit my website or call me today at 256-508-0211.I would love to help you find a new neighborhood to explore on foot!
Despite all of the media buzz about the so-called “burst of the real estate bubble,” the National Association of REALTORS® is predicting that the real estate market in general will neither rise or fall dramatically in the coming months.
Lawrence Yun, NAR senior economist, said he isn’t looking for any notable changes in sales activity. “Existing-home sales should be relatively stable over the next few months, holding in a modest range, with some pent-up demand growing from buyers who’ve been on the sidelines,” he said. “Mortgage disruptions will hold back sales over the short term, but long-term fundamentals are favorable. A modest upturn is projected for existing-home sales toward the end of the year, with broader improvement to include the new-home market by the middle of 2008.”
Considering this information and the current market conditions, this is still a great time to consider buying or selling a home.To learn more about Huntsville AL real estate, please visit my website or call me today at 256-508-0211.
Calling all hobbyists! Your family will love this 1640 square foot home in Belmont Estates. Everyone will stay entertained in this welcoming home full of unique extras. Spend the day tinkering in the huge 45′ x 35′ garage with over 1600 square feet, perfect for car hobbies, workshop, or home business. The gardener of the family will spend plenty of time in the greenhouse while the photographer develops photos in your very own dark room with a sink! You’ll enjoy three bedrooms, two of which have hardwood floors, and 1.5 bathrooms. The kids can play in the spacious great room with built-in bookcases that flank the entry; meanwhile, entertain guests in the traditional living room with hardwood floors - there is a pass-through to the kitchen that includes a cozy breakfast area. With a newer gas heat/air unit, this home is ready for you and your hobbies to move in!
For more information on this home for sale in Belmont Estates or other Huntsville real estate, visit my website, MoveToHuntsville.com or give me a call at 256-508-0211. I’m glad to help!
In the midst of what is being referred to in the news media as “Mortgage Meltdown 2007,” Realty Trac (an online marketer of foreclosure properties) has announced that the flood of foreclosure filings showed no sign of letting up in July.
Those of us who are lucky enough to already live here in Huntsville know that it is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
With the recent coverage of Hurricane Dean and other weather-related disasters across the country, now is a good time for homeowners everywhere to review their homeowners insurance policies.
This week I came across a website that is just so neat, I had to share it.