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The Homes of Stonebriar Located In Calera, Alabama Still A Bargain   Where else can you find a three-bedroom, two-bath, two-car garage home built on a sixty-foot lot, sprinkler system (optional), sidewalks and street lights all for under $120,000 located in Shelby County, Alabama.  Not many commu...

Birmingham, Alabama Area Real Estate Developments   Are you finding more and more real estate developers skipping out on their obligations? This is what one headline read in a local newspaper. Just recently a Birmingham, Al area municipality allowed a local developer more time to correct issues w...

Split Over Economic Fix As Ministers Meet   World leaders are at odds over how to fix the world economy with no nation in a position of strength as talks continue about the global economic crisis.  The U.S. wants more worldwide stimulus while Europe wants world leaders to focus on much tougher ov...

Subprime Loans Problems   It comes to no shock that 48% of the nation's homeowners that have subprime, adjustable rate mortgages are behind on their obligations or in foreclosure as been reported by local and national media outlets unless you have your head in the sand! States such has Florida, C...

Government Mortgage Aid Program   The program has two key elements: a refinancing program for borrowers with little equity in their homes but current on their loans, and a $75 billion program to help reduce mortgage payments for struggling borrowers. Who qualifies:                                ...

What discounts are available through Verizon or AT&T for Realtors?  Especially Blackberry and service for this device.  Preliminary search but not much luck?

  2nd Stimulus Plan?   Washington is considering a second round of a stimulus plan.  It has been met with mixed emotions, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has endorsed the idea and the Bush administration has softened its opposition. Bernanke advised any new package plan must be focused to q...

Foreclosed homes are everywhere in the market today, just look.  Beware, while suggested retail prices are low, purchasing one can be tricky!  Preparation is the key.  You will not have the same protection as buying a home the conventional way unless you or your agent do the homework! 1. Don't pa...

One of the best new home communities in the Birmingham, Al Metro area is Stonebriar.  Pricing for these homes start at $119,900.  There are several plans to choose.  Most homes are three bedrooms, two bath, two car garages with amenities such as sprinkler systems, sidewalks and street lights.  Up...