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 April 12, 2012
Music For A Cause
The latest MayFlowers initiative is a relief concert that will be held at AM Booth’s Lumberyard on 28 April 2012. The goals are to renew the energy of the relief effort, remember those who were effected by the 27 April 2011 tornadoes, and to celebrate the regrowth and incredible resilience of our community.
Where:
AM Booth’s Lumberyard
120 Cleveland Street
Huntsville, AL 35811
When:
5:00 PM to Midnight April 28, 2012
Tickets:
Open to all ages – $10 – Free MayFlowers wristband with advanced ticket purchase
Bands:
Andrew Thompson – Country Cousin Boogie – Rock / Classic Rock Jason Eskridge – R&B / Soul Jean Kelly – Pop Local Orbit – Rock Main Street Blues Band – Blues / Classic Rock
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.
Admission charged. 10 AM-Noon at Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Drive Huntsville. The morning begins with light refreshments in the Trillium Room. The egg hunts begin promptly at 10:45 starting with the 3 & younger group. Visiting our barnyard animals, creating your unique Easter hat & designing your own greeting cards round out the morning’s festivities. For more info, call (256) 536-2882.
April 7, 2012: Easter Egg Hunt
Free. Gates will open at 9:30 AM at Dublin Park Soccer Field #1 Madison. For ages 0-5 years old. The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures. Children must bring a container to collect their eggs. The hunt will take place inside the Dublin building if it is raining. For more info, call (256) 772-9300.
April 7, 2012: Great Egg Hunt
Free. Noon at Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville. Search for 12,500 eggs & prize eggs. For ages 2-12. For more info, call (256) 519-3550.
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 March 23, 2012
Housing affordability conditions have reached the highest level since recordkeeping began in 1970, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
NAR’s Housing Affordability Index rose to a record high 206.1 in January, based on the relationship between median home price, median family income and average mortgage interest rate. The higher the index, the greater the household purchasing power. An index of 100 is defined as the point where a median-income household has exactly enough income to qualify for the purchase of a median-priced existing single-family home, assuming a 20 percent down payment and 25 percent of gross income devoted to mortgage principal and interest payments.
NAR projects the affordability index for all of 2012 will be at an annual high, with little movement in mortgage interest rates or home prices during the year.
What does affordability look like in our local real estate market? Take a look at February figures.
Huntsville AL and Madison County saw an increase of 11% in sold listings in February 2012 when compared to January 2012. The average list price decreased 4% to $182,555 and the average sales price decreased by 5% to $176,532. The average price per square foot decreased by 4%, while market times increased by 3 days.
Date
Sold Listings
Average List Price
Average Sale Price
Percent SP/LP
Average DOM
Average Price Sqft
Feb 2012
292
$182,555
$176,532
96.93%
110
$76
Jan 2012
259
$191,155
$185,492
96.26%
107
$79
For more information about Huntsville AL real estate, please visit MoveToHuntsville.com or call me at 256-508-0211.
Begins at the intersection of Spraggins Street and Monroe Street in downtown Huntsville, outdoor activities, performing arts and other activities. 11:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s Day party with live music by Random Conflict, The Dirty Swagger and The Casket Kids. Food and drink specials and giveaways. Doors open at 11 a.m., first show at 9:30 p.m. $5 for ages 21 and over, $10 for ages 19 and 20.
St. Patrick’s Day party with “Party Like It’s Panama” beach theme for spring break. DJ Yella Boy mix tape release party, bikini contest, food and drink specials. Party begins at 8 p.m. Get in free by wearing beach attire until 11 p.m.
Live music with Josh Allison on the patio, the Providence fountain will be dyed green, specials include $5 Irish Car Bomb, $5 Jameson shot, $4 Bushmills shot, $3 Guinness pints, $3 Smithwick pints. 4 p.m.
Carson’s Grille
6585 U.S. 431, Owens Cross Roads (256-585-1842)
Live music with Alex and Hunter of .45 Surprise. Drink and food specials, including $2 beer. 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Live music with Nancy Pendergrass. Lunch of corned beef and cabbage and Irish stew. Guinness and Bud Light on tap, Jameson and Bushmills Irish Whiskey. 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
“All Star” St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, live music with a 10-piece band featuring top Irish music players from the Tennessee Valley area. 7:30 p.m. $8 admission.
Beer tasting at Crossroads Cafe, music, food, drinks and door prizes. 4 to 8 p.m. $10 in advance for a VIP pass with two drink tickets, $15 at the door.
St. Patrick’s Day Party, live music with Alyssa Jacey from 7 to 9 p.m., corned beef panini and homemade potato salad for $9.99, $3 Straight to Ale Rocket City Red and Boulevard Irish Red, green beer (Green Flash IPA) and $5 Hands wines, including chardonnay.
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.
Large windows adorn this home with breathtaking views! A bright and airy floor plan with gleaming wood floors and detailed molding is centered on a double gas fireplace. Sprawl out in the inviting great room boasting soaring ceilings and spectacular backyard views. The delicious kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, counter space galore plus serving bar. Wakeup to panoramic bay window views in the sunny breakfast area. A distinguished formal dining room is accented by a dazzling chandelier, columns and detailed moldings. The luxurious master suite features soaring ceilings, a toasty fireplace, deck access and a sitting area with bay window views. A pampering master bathroom features dual vanities, a walk-in shower and a bubbly whirlpool tub. The additional bedrooms are designed for comfort and share a hall bathroom. A super recreation room with vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting and a full bathroom is an ideal man cave. Extensive decking overlooks natural stone landscaping and mature trees. The ultimate privacy awaits you! 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 February 24, 2012
The Circus Is Coming!
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Presents Dragons is coming to the Von Braun Center Arena April 26-29.
Tickets are $11 to $70 for celebrity circus seating and will be on sale at the VBC box office and Ticketmaster locations or ticketmaster.com. For group rates and information, call 256-603-2420. Children ages 2 and up must have a ticket
During the new Dragons show, circus-goers will see Shaolin Kung Fu Warriors, charging Cossack riders, Asian elephants, tigers, the Globe of Steel and continued glimpses of the Dragon. But what will it take to lure a true dragon from its golden lair? You’ll have to come to the show and see.
The circus includes an all-access pre-show an hour before the show to all ticket holders. Families can join pre-show host Andre McClain and participate in interactive experiences such as learning juggling and balancing skills, get performer autographs, see one of the Asian elephants paint a picture and meet the Ringling Bros. clowns.
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 February 17, 2012
We’re celebrating Alabama Food all year long in 2012!
From gulf coast seafood, to gourmet cuisine and BBQ we’re celebrating all that Alabama Food has to offer! Join us this year as we indulge in 2012. And visit this new website, Year Of Alabama Food, for Alabama recipes, restaurants, farmers mrkets, and Alabama food trails!
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.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s news that President Obama and the department will ask for another round of Base Realignment and Closures, or maybe two more rounds, sparked fierce opposition in Congress and alarm in many military-heavy communities.
But not here. The possibility of a BRAC as early as 2013 with another in 2015 is seen by area leaders as more of an opportunity than a cause for concern.
“We’re ready to go,” said Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, sounding a theme. “I think we’ve all known that with shrinking budgets and everything else that there was a very real chance of another one. … We fully expected something to come out, whether it was a BRAC or a consolidation.”
The 2005 BRAC moved about 4,650 Army, Missile Defense Agency and other federal positions to Redstone Arsenal along with the new headquarters for the Army Materiel Command, the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command and much more. Battle said it is expected to create as many as 10,000 additional jobs in the region over the coming years.
Repeating that success would be good for the region and a hedge against possible program cuts, said Joe Ritch, longtime chairman of the Tennessee Valley BRAC Commission. The official deadline to complete the 2005 BRAC moves was only last September, and he said they’ve never really stopped planning for future rounds.
“I think we were a little surprised at 2013; I think that’s going to be the more difficult one to get through Congress,” Ritch said. “But if it’s 2013, we’re ready to go. If it’s 2015, we’re ready to go. And if it’s 2013 and ’15, we’re ready to go.”
The new BRACs would help cut the federal budget, costing some communities valued programs or even bases. But optimism runs high in Hunstville.
The 1995 BRAC, which brought Army aviation to the arsenal, and the 2005 moves have positioned the area well to prosper from another BRAC, said Madison Mayor Paul Finley. The region works together as an experienced team that can point to a successful track record, he said, and show defense officials how the Tennessee Valley can help them again.
“I am amazed at the amount of homework that this community does when it comes to understanding where our assets can make the biggest difference in helping the Army and the military accomplish their goals,” Finley said. “We’ve put ourselves in their shoes.” (more…)
By: Huntsville Real Estate Expert Mike Manosky On February 1, 2012
Environmentally friendly features have become more important to home buyers according to the 2012 Home Buyer and Seller Profile published by the National Association of Realtors. The importance of various features such as heating and cooling, energy efficient appliances and lighting, landscaping, and an environmentally friendly community differ by region.
Commuting costs and environmental efficiency have increasingly factored into home buying decisions due to higher energy costs, but also due to overall concern for the environment.
Factors that are most important to buyers are those directly related to the buyers’ pocketbook.
Heating and cooling costs were at least “somewhat” important to 87 percent of home buyers.
Commuting costs were at least “somewhat” important to 73 percent of home buyers.
Now take a look at the Huntsville AL real estate sales for December.
Madison County/Huntsville AL Real Estate Sales Statistics
Huntsville AL and Madison County saw an increase of 7% in sold listings in December 2011 when compared to November 2011. The average list price decreased 1% to $194,072 and the average sales price decreased by 1% to $188,077. The average price per square foot was up by $11 per square foot, while market times increased by 10 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.
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.
