Trussville Alabama:  It's Where You Want to Live 30DC15. On August 27th I reported that 11 homes had sold in Trussvile Alabama during the month of August..  This morning I decided to take a look back and see how Trussville fared for the entire month.  I don't know why, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that number of closed sales grew from 11 to 20 in just 4 days. That's just another testimony to the attractiveness of the growing community of Trussville, Alabama.  The other day I heard someone refer to Trussville as the new Hoover, Al.  Could they be right? For those who want to put it to the test before making a commiitment to purchase in Trussville Alabama, you can try this on for size:  6245 Jonathans Way in the Pilgrims Rest subdivision is for rent.  Loaded with features such as... 09/05/2010

I have created a new sub page in my website for a great New Home Subdivision called Longmeadow.  So if you are looking at property located in the Longmeadow community be sure to check out my new page it has all the MLS listing information on Longmeadow and if you are considering buying be sure to contact one of our Executives to assist you with the transaction as your Buyers Agent. Longmeadow new home subdivision prices start at the mid $180s   So if your looking for Trussville, Al Homes for Sale be sure to consider Longmeadow a New Home community. 09/02/2010

Who Wants to Live In Trussville Alabama? (30DC4) I'll tell you who wants to live in Trussville Alabama: The 29 people (family, individuals, groups, etc) that have pending contracts on homes as of today, August 27, 2010. The 11 people (family, individuals, groups, etc) that closed on homes in Trussville so far this month. And you know who else wants to live in Trussville Alabama? The 20 people (family, individuals, groups, etc) that closed on homes in Trussville, Alabama during the month of July 2010 These 20 people were preceded by the 29 people who closed on homes during the month of June 2010 I could go on forever, but let me just give you one final reason why people want to live in Trussville, Alabama. They get to rent/lease purchase an awesome home like this:  6245 Jonathans Way   08/27/2010

Big Is Beautiful   More space is always a good thing, so don't miss this opportunity to move your family into this stately brick home in Trussville, Alabama.  With up to 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, you'll still have room to grow.  This home boast of a formal dining room and traditional living room.  The master suite is located on the first level and it has a tremendously spacious master bath with dual sinks, a jetted tub and separate glass enclosed shower (built for two).  There are hardwood floors throughout this beautiful home that's nestled on a "picturesque" street.   What better way to relax on a cool winter evening than to snuggle up in front of the fireplace in the living room.  It's difficult to escape this vision in my head.  This is a perfect home for a move up family or exe... 08/25/2010

Trussville Alabama City Schools Continually Meet AYP When considering the purchase of a new home, even more important than the home itself is the quality of the education available to the children. Schools are basically second homes to children, not meant to rare the children, but to adequately preparing them for fully productive lives stemming, in part from a quality education. The measure for rating a school's (or school system's) success is by the systems' Adequate Yearly Progress otherwise known as "AYP."  AYP is a crucial element of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLBA).  The U.S. Department of Education's website states that "Under the NCLBA, each State establishes a definition of "adequate yearly progress" (AYP) to use each year to determine the achievement of each school district... 08/25/2010

  MISS KELLEY'S SCHOOL OF DANCE Recital - May 22, 2010     The annual recital for students of Miss Kelley's School of Dance will be Saturday, May 22nd.  My granddaughter, Molly, has been taking lessons at Miss Kelley's for years and we are always impressed with the recital.  Miss Kelly and her teachers do a wonderful job working with the kids, costumes, stage design...very professional!      It's a real treat!     This year's recital will be at the Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center at Samford University.  There will be three performances on Saturday and Admission is FREE.  Program books will be available for purchase.   Performance Times: 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 6:30 PM   Students of all ages will be showcasing their talents in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, clogging, hip hop, and voice stude... 05/21/2010

Are you interested in buying a home in Trussville?  Would you like to see more Homes for Sale in Trussville?  Well, here is some advice and some help, all at no charge, presented by Ralph Harbison, REALTOR, Green, your Trussville Real Estate expert.     When we look at homes for sale in Trussville, AL, we get a range of prices from just under $200,000 to around $500,000.  There are a few homes for sale in Trussville well over that, including homes in the million dollar price range.  This makes Trussville a great place for a second, third, or fourth time homebuyer.   Trussville is a suburb just to the northeast of Birmingham, and it is the largest town in eastern Jefferson County.  The town is minutes from downtown and has easy access to I-59 and I-459.  Trussville boasts several shoppin... 05/17/2010

  HEWITT TRUSSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony     This morning I attended the ceremony to induct new members into the National Junior Honor Society at Hewitt Trussville Middle School.   The ceremony was led by the Chapter Advisor, Amanda McIntosh, who also teaches 7th grade English.  It's obvious that she loves her students and is very proud of their accomplishments.  The auditorium was filled with proud families who came to see their 7th and 8th graders receive this special honor!         Last year my granddaughter, Molly, was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society and this year she served as the group's Historian.  She and the other officers welcomed the new members with certificates, pins and candles that they lit as they recited the Hono... 05/10/2010

  Molly Is Having An Exciting Month!   Earlier in the month she won a trophy for her solo in the Alabama Dance Championship.   This week she found out that her classmates selected her as Best All Around in the 8th grade "Who's Who" at Hewitt-Trussville Middle School.  We are so proud of her!       01/31/2010

  Richard's 2nd Birthday Party   I've been looking for something to post about while trying to embed a video that I took with my Flip camera. This past Sunday we went to a birthday party for my youngest grandchild.  Richard turned two years old and invited his family and friends to celebrate at the new Trussville Civic Center.  I took lots of photos, but he was all over the place and I have a lot of blurry ones!  It was a good thing I had my Flip with me so I could try my luck with that.  Of course, when I pulled that out he quit moving!   He got lots of gifts and this little guitar that he got from his Uncle Dan seemed to be one of his favorites....... 01/14/2010

  Trussville, Alabama – We are well in to 2009, and it is time to look at the year of market statistics for Birmingham Real Estate. As we have always stated that as a homeowner, potential resident, potential seller, or as a real estate consultant, we think it is always important to know the stats about what is happening with Birmingham homes. For this Trussville Alabama Real Estate report we are going to be focusing on Trussville Alabama Homes. Birmingham – Trussville Alabama Real estate for Sale Listed First Quarter 2009 For the first quarter of 2009 there were 146 Newly Listed Trussville Alabama Real Estate for Sale. The Average Price was $293,543. The Median Price was $264,809. Birmingham – Trussville AL Homes Sold First Quarter 2009 For the first quarter of 2009 there were 51 Trussv... 06/26/2009

Birmingham, Alabama - 2008 has finally come to an end, and it is time to look at the year of market statistics for Birmingham Alabama Real Estate. As we have always stated that as a homeowner, potential resident, potential seller, or as a real estate consultant, we think it is always important to know the stats about what is happening with Birmingham Alabama homes. For this Trussville Alabama Real Estate report we are going to be focusing on Trussville Homes for Sale and Sold for 2008 Birmingham - Trussville Homes for Sale 2008 For 2008, there were 732 Newly Listed Trussville Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $287,133. The Median Price was $259,900. Compared to 2007, there were 824 Newly Listed Trussville Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $285,491. The Median Price was $259,900.... 02/27/2009

Birmingham, Alabama - We are well underway with 2008, and time to continue our look at the year of market statistics for Birmingham Alabama Real Estate. As we have always stated that as a homeowner, potential resident, potential seller, or as a real estate consultant, we think it is always important to know the stats about what is happening with Birmingham Alabama Real Estate. For this Trussville Alabama Real Estate report we are going to be focusing on Trussville AL Homes. Birmingham - Trussville AL Homes for Sale Listed October 2008 For the month of October there were 40 Newly Listed Trussville Alabama Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $277,285. The Median Price was $254,000. Compared to the month of September where there were 55 Newly Listed Trussville Homes for Sale. The Averag... 12/26/2008

I have started to notice that in the Birmingham (and surrouding markets), Alabama market the new construction foreclosures have started to deplete. I have also noticed that the banks are taking less offers than before. I know other areas of the US are still experiencing bad markets but the Alabama market has started looking up. In the past week I have written 5 offers on different properties. I will be able to work out at least 4 of them. I think that it is important for us (Realtors) to report any positive news that we can. With the media taking care of all the negative publicity someone needs to put the positive out. Alabama prices are not dropping as bad as other areas so we don't seem to have the problem that others do. Don't get me wrong, our market is not what it used to be but ho... 12/19/2008

  Birmingham, Alabama - We are well underway with 2008, and time to continue our look at the year of market statistics for Birmingham AL Real Estate. As we have always stated that as a homeowner, potential resident, potential seller, or as a real estate consultant, we think it is always important to know the stats about what is happening withBirmingham Alabama houses, for this report, we want to focus on Trussville Alabama Real Estate Birmingham - Trussville Houses for Sale Listed September 2008 For the month of September there were 55 Newly Listed Trussville Properties for Sale. The Average Price was $311,205. The Median Price was $274,900. Birmingham - Trussville Houses Sold September 2008 For the month of September there were 34 Trussville AL properties sold. The Average Price was $2... 11/15/2008

  Trussville, Alabama - We are nearing the end of 2008, and time to continue our look at the year of market statistics for Birmingham AL Real Estate. As we have always stated that as a homeowner, potential resident, potential seller, or as a real estate consultant, we think it is always important to know the stats about what is happening with Trussville Alabama Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Carrington Lakes Real Estate in Trussville, Alabama. Third QuarterTh Trussville - Carrington Lakes Houses for Sale Listed in September 2008 For the month of September there were 13 Newly Listed Carrington Lakes Properties for Sale. The Average Price was $329,354. The Median Price was $294,900. Trussville - Carrington Lakes Houses Sold September 2008 For the month of September ... 11/15/2008

  Trussville, Alabama - We are nearing the end of 2008, and time to continue our look at the year of market statistics for Birmingham AL Real Estate. As we have always stated that as a homeowner, potential resident, potential seller, or as a real estate consultant, we think it is always important to know the stats about what is happening with Trussville Alabama Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Hawk Ridge Real Estate in Trussville, Alabama. Third QuarterTh Trussville - Hawk Ridge Houses for Sale Listed in September 2008 For the month of September there was 2 Newly Listed Hawk Ridge Properties for Sale. The Average Price was $261,200. The Median Price was $262,500. Trussville - Hawk Ridge Houses Sold September 2008 For the month of September there were 2 Hawk Ridge pr... 11/15/2008

I've come across a few great marketing products to market my listings but I'm always looking for new ones. I also have started using Youtube a lot. I wanted to see if I could get some great ideas on how other realtors are using youtube, myspace & facebook to market your listings. Any suggestions would be awesome. 10/15/2008

  We are well underway with 2008, and time to continue our look at the year of market statistics for Birmingham AL Real Estate. As we have always stated that as a homeowner, potential resident, potential seller, or as a real estate consultant, we think it is always important to know the stats about what is happening with Trussville Alabama Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Hawk Ridge Real Estate in Trussville, Alabama. August 2008 Listed Properties For the month of August there was 1 Newly Listed Hawk Ridge Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $223,900. The Median Price was $223,900. August 2008 Sold Properties For the month of August there was 1 Sold home in Hawk Ridge AL Real Estate in Trussville, Alabama. The Average Price was $250,000. The Median Price was $250,... 10/11/2008

  We are approaching the last quarter of 2008, and time to continue our look at the year of market statistics for Birmingham AL Real Estate. As we have always stated that as a homeowner, potential resident, potential seller, or as a real estate consultant, we think it is always important to know the stats about what is happening with Trussville Alabama Real Estate. For this report we wanted to focus in on Carrington Lakes Real Estate in Trussville, Alabama. August 2008 Listed Properties For the month of August there were 6 Newly Listed Carrington Lakes Homes for Sale. The Average Price was $376,600. The Median Price was $364,900. August 2008 Sold Properties For the month of August there were 4 Sold homes in Carrington Lakes AL Real Estate in Trussville, Alabama. The Average Price was $2... 10/03/2008