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I checked our inventory of rental homes of Huntsville and we don't have anything available in the central district.
August 25th, 2012 3:27 AM
I checked our inventory of rental homes of Huntsville and we don't have anything available in the central district. I also checked on the Huntsville AL MLS to see if any other realtors did. The homes I found were much too small. I will ask around among my realtor colleagues and see if anyone has a home coming up.
I will keep you in mind and you may want to keep an eye on our rentals page; http://www.huntsville-homes.com/RentalHomes Have you considered a purchase? With prices depressed and interest rates low now is a good time to consider it. If you plan on being in Huntsville for three or more years it might be a good move financially. For $1,100 per month including taxes and insurance and a 3.5% no down payment rural housing loan you could purchase in the $215,000 range. There are a good number of available homes in the Central district that might be candidates at the link below. http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7116218822
When you consider the tax benefits of deducting mortgage interest from your income taxes, there is a grater financial advantage. Homes For Sale In Huntsville AlUsing the public huntsville mls (valley mls) can be difficult. Just let us know what type of homes for sale in huntsville you are looking for and we can search for you. We can also set up an automated search.
If you do have an interest in purchasing, even if it is the home you rent please let us know. We can have a trusted lender contact you for a loan preapproval, research market values, negate for you and watch out for your best interests. Do you know Alfio Gallo? He is a scientist at Qualitest. We helped him and his wife Jodi purchase a house in September 2011. If you do run into him please tell him I said hello.
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Saturday, August 25, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Consider homes of Huntsville purchase
With prices depressed and interest rates low now is a good time to consider a purchase.
August 17th, 2012 7:15 PM
With prices depressed and interest rates low now is a good time to consider a purchase. If you plan on being in Huntsville for three or more years it might be a good move financially. For $1,100 per month including taxes and insurance and a 3.5% no down payment rural housing loan one could purchase in the $215,000 range. There are a good number of available homes of Huntsville in the Central district that might be candidates at the link below. http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7116218822 When you consider the tax benefits of deducting mortgage interest from your income taxes, there is a grater financial advantage. Homes For Sale In Huntsville AlUsing the public huntsville mls (valley mls) can be difficult. Just let us know what type of homes of huntsville you are looking for and we can search for you. We can also set up an automated search.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama
Troubleshooting listing; Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama
August 15th, 2012 10:24 AM
The three factors needed to sell a home are pricing the house within the market, preparing the home so it shows well and marketing it to an adequate number of prospective buyers. From the MLS photos the house appears attractive and well maintained. At the current list price of $249,900 / $82 per square foot the house seem to be priced within the market range. Since 7/1/11 there have been three sales in the neighborhood. The homes sold at $78, $98 and $96 per square foot. The average sold price was $91 per square foot. At least two and possibly all three of the sales were Adams Homes construction. There are five active listings in the neighborhood at an average list price of $90 per square foot and a range of $82 to $96 per square foot. At first look, price does not appear to be the issue. Please follow the link below for the summary of recent MLS activity in the neighborhood. http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=711677735419 The other factor to consider on price is competition outside the neighborhood. The link below is to active listings in Hampton Cove in the $200,000 to $250,000 range. There are 29 active listings and 8 pending sales. Your home compares favorably to the competing listings although a few of the homes are new or newer homes. http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=58211575556 We can often troubleshoot a listing based on showing activity. In this price and location we could expect to see 1 - 2 showings per week. If showings are substantially less than that we need to re-evaluate our price and marketing. If we have consistent showings but no or very low offers we need to review how well the house shows. Our lockbox system has the capability of notifying the listing agent and seller each time the lockbox is opened. This is a great tool for tracking showing activity. I believe the house is priced within the market but we might consider minor regular increments. Each time there is a price change in the MLS, a property goes on the realtor hot sheet of new listings / changes to existing listings. Also if the home meets the criteria of automated searches, an email will go out to those buyers and buyer's agents giving added exposure to the house. While over 90% of real estate sales are a result of a buyer or buyer's agent finding a property on the MLS, we do have an internet marketing firm. When we post a home on the MLS they post the listing on several dozen real estate sites and on Craig's List for greater exposure. We also post on Face book and Face book marketplace. We do still use print ads in three local real estate magazines although we recive only a very few sales per year from the ads. It's rare that we sell a home as a result of an open house but we do try and have regular open houses on our listings. In general we have curious neighbors and find buyers that are not a fit for the specific house but we can work with them on other homes. As an option you might consider offering the house for sale and as a lease option. We have used this as a marketing tool in a tough economy, selling homes when none around them were selling. http://www.huntsville-homes.com/LeaseOptionLeasePurchaseforSellers
Huntsville AL MLS Acess the Huntsville MLS Valley MLS to search for every available Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama without having to register. Request an automated search to recive notification of new listings. http://www.huntsville-homes.com/Valley-MLS-Search-Yourself
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama, Huntsville AL MLS
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama; Peak selling time is when school is out so you might consider listing the house sometime in mid to late April
August 7th, 2012 9:48 AM
Peak selling time for homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama is when school is out so you might consider listing the house sometime in mid to late April. Getting the house ready to sell is a matter of having it well maintained, de-cluttered and appealing to prospective buyers. The house is very cute and I'm sure you and Charles have taken good care of it.
What concerns me is the state of the economy and the local real estate market. While we have seen signs of recovery our local market took a huge hit in late 2007 and early 2008. While it's a great time to buy with depressed prices and very low interest rates, it's still not a good time to sell.
There have been several foreclosed homes in Sandhurst Park and the average sold price in the neighborhood for the past year has been in the $60 per square foot range with the highest sale at $88 per square foot. At the time you purchased homes were selling in the mid to high $90 per square foot range.
You guys might want to consider keeping the house as an investment / rental home until the economy and real estate market improves. I can't recall what your monthly payment is but the house should rent quickly in the $700 - $750 range. Your property taxes might double on if you file homestead on a new house.
Managing rental property is tough but I would be happy to help you. The key is screening tenants and sticking to the terms of the lease. Sometimes you have to be though and set aside personal relationships you may have with tenants. You have to treat rentals as a business.
What type of homes have you been looking for? What is your price range and what part of town are you looking in?
I'm really sorry I didn't have better news on the local real estate market. It's been a tough four years. There is a positive trend of increasing sales and prices getting better but we are probably two to three years away from a full recovery.
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August 7th, 2012 9:48 AM
Peak selling time for homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama is when school is out so you might consider listing the house sometime in mid to late April. Getting the house ready to sell is a matter of having it well maintained, de-cluttered and appealing to prospective buyers. The house is very cute and I'm sure you and Charles have taken good care of it.
What concerns me is the state of the economy and the local real estate market. While we have seen signs of recovery our local market took a huge hit in late 2007 and early 2008. While it's a great time to buy with depressed prices and very low interest rates, it's still not a good time to sell.
There have been several foreclosed homes in Sandhurst Park and the average sold price in the neighborhood for the past year has been in the $60 per square foot range with the highest sale at $88 per square foot. At the time you purchased homes were selling in the mid to high $90 per square foot range.
You guys might want to consider keeping the house as an investment / rental home until the economy and real estate market improves. I can't recall what your monthly payment is but the house should rent quickly in the $700 - $750 range. Your property taxes might double on if you file homestead on a new house.
Managing rental property is tough but I would be happy to help you. The key is screening tenants and sticking to the terms of the lease. Sometimes you have to be though and set aside personal relationships you may have with tenants. You have to treat rentals as a business.
What type of homes have you been looking for? What is your price range and what part of town are you looking in?
I'm really sorry I didn't have better news on the local real estate market. It's been a tough four years. There is a positive trend of increasing sales and prices getting better but we are probably two to three years away from a full recovery.
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Saturday, August 4, 2012
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama; 141 HARRISON COVE ROAD is attractive with lots of upgrades.
August 4th, 2012 10:53 AM
141 HARRISON COVE ROAD is attractive with lots of upgrades. The image and link below are to the Google Satellite image of the home. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=141+Harrison+Cove+Road,+Gurley,+AL&hl=en&ll=34.751759,-86.370113&spn=0.001979,0.005273&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,86.396484&hnear=141+Harrison+Cove+Rd,+Gurley,+Alabama+35748&t=h&z=18 Google estimates 28 min. to Redstone Arsenal. https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=141+Harrison+Cove+Road,+Gurley,+AL&hl=en&ll=34.738791,-86.532097&spn=0.126675,0.337486&sll=34.686299,-86.551323&sspn=0.126756,0.337486&geocode=FViFEQIdtIDV-g%3BFQJGEgId_Rfa-ik3W0ufDxliiDFqjApEHDWrrg&oq=redstone+arse&t=h&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=12&z=12 The FEMA flood maps show the house near but not in the Flint River flood plain. The house just came on the market under homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama yesterday. While there are no previous sales of the house noted in the MLS, We can research tax and probate property records to try and find what the current owner paid for the house. Since this is not a tract home with hundreds like if for comparable sales research, Finding sales of comparable homes to establish market value will be harder.
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama Huntsville Alabama MLS search, Automated Real Estate Search, Home Value and Real Estate Market Updates, Huntsville Alabama Area Rental Homes, Property Management. http://www.huntsville-homes.com/LookingtoBuyFreeHelp
The full listing of the property you asked about is at the link below. The address and driving directions are included. http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=4718826026 You can click on the photo for additional photos and on the address for a map of the property location. On the map you can click on hybrid for a satellite image of the approximate location of the property. In most cases you can click on street view for an interactive panarama of the neighborhood. You can click on the zip code for a link to the U.S. Census data for the zip code area. The following websites have information, rankings and parent comments on the schools that serve the property; http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/go/AL , http://www.schooldigger.com/go/AL/search.aspx. The homeowner fees are $80 per month and pay for exterior building maintenance, lawn maintenance, trash removal and exterior water (outside faucets). There is not a pool, clubhouse or workout room. Please let us know if you would like to schedule a showing of the property or if you have additional questions. We can set up more detailed searches than the MLS allows the public and set up automated searches. Just let us know what you are looking for and we will do the rest. http://www.huntsville-homes.com/Automatedrealestatesearch The first form is the cash sales contract. We will need to provide seller with some sort of proof of funds with our offer. Proving you have the ability to pay for the house will help your negotiating position. On a house in this price range, an $500 earnest money is most common. You will make out a check to the listing agency to submit with the offer. If the offer is accepted the listing broker will deposit the funds in an escrow account. The earnest money will then be credited to you at closing. If we don’t come to an agreement, the listing broker will void and return the check. If we found something bad at the inspection and decided not to go through with the purchase, the listing broker would return the earnest money to you. Please initial or sign where indicated for purchaser. Ther is a > mark in the left margin where you need to sign. Please call if you have any questions on the forms. The second form is the inspection addendum. We have ten business days from everyone signing off on a sales agreement to have an inspection and ask for repairs if we find anything. We can include radon testing if you want. The following link is to information on radon. http://www.epa.gov/radon/index.html Since home inspectors do not inspect septic systems, I included a sellers disclosure form for the septic system and included a flood zone disclosure as well. Don’t sign this form yet. We need to have seller sign it first. Since the lender usually checks to see if the property is in a flood zone, we will need to do it instead. Once we get a contract, please remind me and I will have a lender I know do the flood zone check for us. The next form, the Real Estate Brokerage Disclosure form is a state required form. When a client starts to rely on a realtor for advice, the state asks that we explain who we may represent and what our duties and limitations are. Since the house is listed with another company, we would be a single agent, only representing you. The last form is the buyers agency agreement. This sets up the client-realtor relationship. Any broker fees we earn will be paid by the seller. We set the agreement up for two months in case it takes longer to close than we expect.
August 4th, 2012 10:53 AM
141 HARRISON COVE ROAD is attractive with lots of upgrades. The image and link below are to the Google Satellite image of the home. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=141+Harrison+Cove+Road,+Gurley,+AL&hl=en&ll=34.751759,-86.370113&spn=0.001979,0.005273&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,86.396484&hnear=141+Harrison+Cove+Rd,+Gurley,+Alabama+35748&t=h&z=18 Google estimates 28 min. to Redstone Arsenal. https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=141+Harrison+Cove+Road,+Gurley,+AL&hl=en&ll=34.738791,-86.532097&spn=0.126675,0.337486&sll=34.686299,-86.551323&sspn=0.126756,0.337486&geocode=FViFEQIdtIDV-g%3BFQJGEgId_Rfa-ik3W0ufDxliiDFqjApEHDWrrg&oq=redstone+arse&t=h&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=12&z=12 The FEMA flood maps show the house near but not in the Flint River flood plain. The house just came on the market under homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama yesterday. While there are no previous sales of the house noted in the MLS, We can research tax and probate property records to try and find what the current owner paid for the house. Since this is not a tract home with hundreds like if for comparable sales research, Finding sales of comparable homes to establish market value will be harder.
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama Huntsville Alabama MLS search, Automated Real Estate Search, Home Value and Real Estate Market Updates, Huntsville Alabama Area Rental Homes, Property Management. http://www.huntsville-homes.com/LookingtoBuyFreeHelp
The full listing of the property you asked about is at the link below. The address and driving directions are included. http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=4718826026 You can click on the photo for additional photos and on the address for a map of the property location. On the map you can click on hybrid for a satellite image of the approximate location of the property. In most cases you can click on street view for an interactive panarama of the neighborhood. You can click on the zip code for a link to the U.S. Census data for the zip code area. The following websites have information, rankings and parent comments on the schools that serve the property; http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/go/AL , http://www.schooldigger.com/go/AL/search.aspx. The homeowner fees are $80 per month and pay for exterior building maintenance, lawn maintenance, trash removal and exterior water (outside faucets). There is not a pool, clubhouse or workout room. Please let us know if you would like to schedule a showing of the property or if you have additional questions. We can set up more detailed searches than the MLS allows the public and set up automated searches. Just let us know what you are looking for and we will do the rest. http://www.huntsville-homes.com/Automatedrealestatesearch The first form is the cash sales contract. We will need to provide seller with some sort of proof of funds with our offer. Proving you have the ability to pay for the house will help your negotiating position. On a house in this price range, an $500 earnest money is most common. You will make out a check to the listing agency to submit with the offer. If the offer is accepted the listing broker will deposit the funds in an escrow account. The earnest money will then be credited to you at closing. If we don’t come to an agreement, the listing broker will void and return the check. If we found something bad at the inspection and decided not to go through with the purchase, the listing broker would return the earnest money to you. Please initial or sign where indicated for purchaser. Ther is a > mark in the left margin where you need to sign. Please call if you have any questions on the forms. The second form is the inspection addendum. We have ten business days from everyone signing off on a sales agreement to have an inspection and ask for repairs if we find anything. We can include radon testing if you want. The following link is to information on radon. http://www.epa.gov/radon/index.html Since home inspectors do not inspect septic systems, I included a sellers disclosure form for the septic system and included a flood zone disclosure as well. Don’t sign this form yet. We need to have seller sign it first. Since the lender usually checks to see if the property is in a flood zone, we will need to do it instead. Once we get a contract, please remind me and I will have a lender I know do the flood zone check for us. The next form, the Real Estate Brokerage Disclosure form is a state required form. When a client starts to rely on a realtor for advice, the state asks that we explain who we may represent and what our duties and limitations are. Since the house is listed with another company, we would be a single agent, only representing you. The last form is the buyers agency agreement. This sets up the client-realtor relationship. Any broker fees we earn will be paid by the seller. We set the agreement up for two months in case it takes longer to close than we expect.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama; Huntsville MLS
I think we can find Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama in that price range in safer areas
August 3rd, 2012 6:01 PM
My sympathies about your home's value. I understand that Florida was among the top three states for property values dropping. Huntsville has been effected as well but not near as much as most parts of the country. It is a relief that your daughter lives in Huntsville and give you her insight on areas that you are considering. While I make a point of reading the local news to know where areas of higher crime are, she can advise you as well. Would she be wiling to preview homes with me prior to your house hunting trip? Would it be helpful to copy her on our correspondence?
From the six listings you sent, it seems you are focusing on northwest Huntsville. Is there a reason you are attracted to that area? My wife grew up in northwest Huntsville in the 60's and 70's. At that time the area was great. The schools were good, homes were well cared for and crime was low. The area has however changed. We see northwest Huntsville in the news far too often for robberies and violent crime, The schools are struggling and are a reflection of the neighborhoods they serve. Our firm manages over 400 rentals in the greater Huntsville area and we no longer accept new property to manage in the northwest. We find it nearly impossible to attract stable tenants and there are a few neighborhoods that are dangerous. It looks like your price range is up to $100,000. I think we can find Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama in that price range in safer areas. South Huntsville, Madison, the Wheeler area south of Madison, Montesano, Northeast Huntsville and just outside the city to the northeast are all areas you might consider. Can you please let me know if you would consider these areas and if you daughter shares my opinion of northwest Huntsville? In the meanwhile would the homes at the link below be candidates? http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115905593
Valley MLS Huntsville MLS
August 3rd, 2012 6:01 PM
My sympathies about your home's value. I understand that Florida was among the top three states for property values dropping. Huntsville has been effected as well but not near as much as most parts of the country. It is a relief that your daughter lives in Huntsville and give you her insight on areas that you are considering. While I make a point of reading the local news to know where areas of higher crime are, she can advise you as well. Would she be wiling to preview homes with me prior to your house hunting trip? Would it be helpful to copy her on our correspondence?
From the six listings you sent, it seems you are focusing on northwest Huntsville. Is there a reason you are attracted to that area? My wife grew up in northwest Huntsville in the 60's and 70's. At that time the area was great. The schools were good, homes were well cared for and crime was low. The area has however changed. We see northwest Huntsville in the news far too often for robberies and violent crime, The schools are struggling and are a reflection of the neighborhoods they serve. Our firm manages over 400 rentals in the greater Huntsville area and we no longer accept new property to manage in the northwest. We find it nearly impossible to attract stable tenants and there are a few neighborhoods that are dangerous. It looks like your price range is up to $100,000. I think we can find Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama in that price range in safer areas. South Huntsville, Madison, the Wheeler area south of Madison, Montesano, Northeast Huntsville and just outside the city to the northeast are all areas you might consider. Can you please let me know if you would consider these areas and if you daughter shares my opinion of northwest Huntsville? In the meanwhile would the homes at the link below be candidates? http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115905593
Valley MLS Huntsville MLS
Friday, March 23, 2012
homes for sale in huntsville alabama
The link below is to a summary of MLS activity in the neighborhood since 03/01/11. There were two sales, one at $91 per square foot and one at $88 per square foot. 7516 CRAIGMONT CIRCLE ($88 per square foot) is a much larger home and may not be the best comparison. The three active listings are listed at $84 per square foot, $84 per square foot and $90 per square foot. They have been on market since 03/15/12, 12/19/11 and 01/29/12.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115523329
Just based on the one sale, $88 per square foot would seem a reasonable list amount. That there are two listings at $84 per square foot that haven't sold does give some pause.
The old listing shows your house as having 1,470 square feet of heated area.
Using the greater 1,470 square feet; at $88 per square foot the house would be $129,0000. At $84 it would be $124,000.
The link below is to active listings in South Huntsville in the $125,000 to $130,000 range. These homes have been on market since 02/15/12, 02/24/12, 01/26/12, 06/21/11, 04/09/10, 11/13/11, 02/17/12, 01/18/12, 10/29/11 and 03/01/11.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115523362
Depending on how well the house shows and how quickly you want to sell, listing in the $125,000 to $130,000 range seems reasonable.
Our next step will be to meet to get to know each other and for me to have a chance to see the house. I also like to take lots of photos for both the MLS, our site, the virtual tour, Craig's List and You Tube slide shows.
There are several forms we will need to fill out to get started. Once we are on the market we will monitor showing activity. We should average 1 - 2 showings per week.
On the five properties you asked about;
Google couldn't map 2201 PALISADES COURT but if the MLS correctly mapped the house is is just north of the house icon at the map below. The house is shielded from Memorial Parkway by what I think is Wal-Mart so there should be very little traffic noise.
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama
While parts of the neighborhood may be in a flood zone the subject property doesn't appear to be.
Homes for sale in Huntsville
The link below is to a summary of MLS activity in the neighborhood since 03/01/11. The subject is listed at $112 per square foot. The highest sale was at $108 per square foot. If we get as far as making an offer on the house the builder may have some negation room.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115523418
5622 WOODRIDGE STREET has been on the market since 11/03/11, It was first listed at $274,900 and then was reduced to $269,900 and then to the current $267,900 on 03/01/12. The link below is to the listing where the current owner bought the house 12/30/2010 for $264,900.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115523444
Even though at the current list price, seller will be taking a substantial loss on the property, recent MLS activity in the neighborhood does not support the asking price.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115523461
The link below is to the Google street view and satellite image of the house.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=5622+WOODRIDGE+STREET,+huntsville,+al&hl=en&ll=34.685426,-86.571036&spn=0.0007,0.001318&t=h&hnear=5622+Woodridge+St+SW,+Huntsville,+Alabama+35802&z=20
The house is not in a flood zone or on a hillside where foundation problems and elevated radon levels are common.
Homes for sale in Huntsville
7603 CADILLAC DRIVE has been listed at $279,900 / $109 per square foot since 01/24/12. The link below is to a summary of MLS activity in the neighborhood since 03/01/11. With the exception of one anomaly at 7702 SE MARTHA DRIVE where the seller and buyer were both represented by the same realtor, the comparable sales don't appear to support the list price.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115523475
The house is near but not in the Aldridge Creek flood zone.
Huntsville homes for sale
The link below is to the Google images of the home.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=7603+CADILLAC+DRIVE,+HUNTSVILLE,+AL+35802&hl=en&hnear=7603+Cadillac+Dr+SE,+Huntsville,+Alabama+35802&t=h&z=16
7710 MARTHA DRIVE was listed at $285,000 on 01/16/12, reduced to $279,500 on 02/06/12, then increased to the present $285,000 / $102 per square foot on 01/16/12.
Again except for the 7702 SE MARTHA DRIVE anomaly the recent sales of Huntsville Alabama homes for sale don't seem to support the list price.
The link below is to the Google images.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=7710+MARTHA+DRIVE,+HUNTSVILLE,+AL+35802&hl=en&gbv=2&hnear=7710+Martha+Dr+SE,+Huntsville,+Alabama+35802&t=h&z=16
The terrain / flood map is below.
Huntsville Al homes for sale
I have a couple of concerns on 2207 LYTLE STREET SE. It is pretty dated and is on a very steep lot. I have seen several older homes in the area that have had foundation problems because of the steep lots. If we do get as far as viewing the house we will need to look carefully for signs of foundation problems. If we go as far as making an offer we need to have a structural inspection in addition to the standard home inspection and radon testing.
At an eventual resale buyers that are older or that have young children will be turned off by the steep lot.
The house has been on the market since 04/05/11 with six price reductions. It is currently listed at $67 per square foot. The link below is to a summary of MLS activity in the neighborhood since 03/01/11.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115523564
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Since the house has been on the market for so long at what seems to be an aggressive price I'm concerned that there may be problems with the house that are turning off buyers.
Huntsville Houses We can assist you in finding area houses that will meet your needs and price range.You can search the entire Huntsville MLS for houses on your own without having to register.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115523329
Just based on the one sale, $88 per square foot would seem a reasonable list amount. That there are two listings at $84 per square foot that haven't sold does give some pause.
The old listing shows your house as having 1,470 square feet of heated area.
Using the greater 1,470 square feet; at $88 per square foot the house would be $129,0000. At $84 it would be $124,000.
The link below is to active listings in South Huntsville in the $125,000 to $130,000 range. These homes have been on market since 02/15/12, 02/24/12, 01/26/12, 06/21/11, 04/09/10, 11/13/11, 02/17/12, 01/18/12, 10/29/11 and 03/01/11.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115523362
Depending on how well the house shows and how quickly you want to sell, listing in the $125,000 to $130,000 range seems reasonable.
Our next step will be to meet to get to know each other and for me to have a chance to see the house. I also like to take lots of photos for both the MLS, our site, the virtual tour, Craig's List and You Tube slide shows.
There are several forms we will need to fill out to get started. Once we are on the market we will monitor showing activity. We should average 1 - 2 showings per week.
On the five properties you asked about;
Google couldn't map 2201 PALISADES COURT but if the MLS correctly mapped the house is is just north of the house icon at the map below. The house is shielded from Memorial Parkway by what I think is Wal-Mart so there should be very little traffic noise.
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama
While parts of the neighborhood may be in a flood zone the subject property doesn't appear to be.
Homes for sale in Huntsville
The link below is to a summary of MLS activity in the neighborhood since 03/01/11. The subject is listed at $112 per square foot. The highest sale was at $108 per square foot. If we get as far as making an offer on the house the builder may have some negation room.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115523418
5622 WOODRIDGE STREET has been on the market since 11/03/11, It was first listed at $274,900 and then was reduced to $269,900 and then to the current $267,900 on 03/01/12. The link below is to the listing where the current owner bought the house 12/30/2010 for $264,900.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115523444
Even though at the current list price, seller will be taking a substantial loss on the property, recent MLS activity in the neighborhood does not support the asking price.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115523461
The link below is to the Google street view and satellite image of the house.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=5622+WOODRIDGE+STREET,+huntsville,+al&hl=en&ll=34.685426,-86.571036&spn=0.0007,0.001318&t=h&hnear=5622+Woodridge+St+SW,+Huntsville,+Alabama+35802&z=20
The house is not in a flood zone or on a hillside where foundation problems and elevated radon levels are common.
Homes for sale in Huntsville
7603 CADILLAC DRIVE has been listed at $279,900 / $109 per square foot since 01/24/12. The link below is to a summary of MLS activity in the neighborhood since 03/01/11. With the exception of one anomaly at 7702 SE MARTHA DRIVE where the seller and buyer were both represented by the same realtor, the comparable sales don't appear to support the list price.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115523475
The house is near but not in the Aldridge Creek flood zone.
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The link below is to the Google images of the home.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=7603+CADILLAC+DRIVE,+HUNTSVILLE,+AL+35802&hl=en&hnear=7603+Cadillac+Dr+SE,+Huntsville,+Alabama+35802&t=h&z=16
7710 MARTHA DRIVE was listed at $285,000 on 01/16/12, reduced to $279,500 on 02/06/12, then increased to the present $285,000 / $102 per square foot on 01/16/12.
Again except for the 7702 SE MARTHA DRIVE anomaly the recent sales of Huntsville Alabama homes for sale don't seem to support the list price.
The link below is to the Google images.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=7710+MARTHA+DRIVE,+HUNTSVILLE,+AL+35802&hl=en&gbv=2&hnear=7710+Martha+Dr+SE,+Huntsville,+Alabama+35802&t=h&z=16
The terrain / flood map is below.
Huntsville Al homes for sale
I have a couple of concerns on 2207 LYTLE STREET SE. It is pretty dated and is on a very steep lot. I have seen several older homes in the area that have had foundation problems because of the steep lots. If we do get as far as viewing the house we will need to look carefully for signs of foundation problems. If we go as far as making an offer we need to have a structural inspection in addition to the standard home inspection and radon testing.
At an eventual resale buyers that are older or that have young children will be turned off by the steep lot.
The house has been on the market since 04/05/11 with six price reductions. It is currently listed at $67 per square foot. The link below is to a summary of MLS activity in the neighborhood since 03/01/11.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115523564
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Since the house has been on the market for so long at what seems to be an aggressive price I'm concerned that there may be problems with the house that are turning off buyers.
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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The link below is to the Google satellite image of the house. You can zoom out and pan to see the surrounding area.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=105+LITTLE+BURWELL+ROAD,+HARVEST,+AL+35749&ll=34.837801,-86.731879&spn=0.000349,0.000659&hnear=105+Little+Burwell+Rd,+Harvest,+Alabama+35749&gl=us&t=h&z=21
The flood maps show the house is not near a flood zone.
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama,
The house has been on the market since 02/17/12 at the current $160,000 / $ 69 per square foot.
The link below is to a summary of MLS activity in KELLY ESTATES since 03/01/11. Just based on the one sale at $92 per square foot the house seems well priced.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115530344
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http://maps.google.com/maps?q=105+LITTLE+BURWELL+ROAD,+HARVEST,+AL+35749&ll=34.837801,-86.731879&spn=0.000349,0.000659&hnear=105+Little+Burwell+Rd,+Harvest,+Alabama+35749&gl=us&t=h&z=21
The flood maps show the house is not near a flood zone.
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama,
The house has been on the market since 02/17/12 at the current $160,000 / $ 69 per square foot.
The link below is to a summary of MLS activity in KELLY ESTATES since 03/01/11. Just based on the one sale at $92 per square foot the house seems well priced.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115530344
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Friday, March 16, 2012
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We manage over 400 properties and the best advice we can give is to focus on properties and areas that will be attractive to tenants
March 16th, 2012 11:53 AM
We manage over 400 properties and the best advice we can give is to focus on properties and areas that will be attractive to tenants. I've seen investors focus on house that they could buy for next to nothing in marginal neighborhoods and then struggle with unstable tenants, evictions, legal costs and huge repair costs between tenants. There are a few experienced investors I know who have been able to build a business around these C class properties but it is a very tough business that few survive.
We have learned not to take on properties that rent for under $600 - $700 dollars and prefer homes that rent in the $1,200 - $1,500 range.
Our first step will be finding out your price range. Most lenders will require a 15% or greater down payment for investors and the best investor rate I have seen lately is 6%.
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March 16th, 2012 11:53 AM
We manage over 400 properties and the best advice we can give is to focus on properties and areas that will be attractive to tenants. I've seen investors focus on house that they could buy for next to nothing in marginal neighborhoods and then struggle with unstable tenants, evictions, legal costs and huge repair costs between tenants. There are a few experienced investors I know who have been able to build a business around these C class properties but it is a very tough business that few survive.
We have learned not to take on properties that rent for under $600 - $700 dollars and prefer homes that rent in the $1,200 - $1,500 range.
Our first step will be finding out your price range. Most lenders will require a 15% or greater down payment for investors and the best investor rate I have seen lately is 6%.
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama Huntsville Alabama MLS search, Automated Real Estate Search, Home Value and Real Estate Market Updates, Huntsville Alabama Area Rental Homes, Property Management. http://www.huntsville-homes.com/LookingtoBuyFreeHelp
Saturday, March 3, 2012
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Client research of Huntsville Alabama homes for sale
March 3rd, 2012 9:43 AM
The house at 16652 SALLIE LANE has been on the market since 10/14/11 with no price reductions.
The link below is to the listing where the current owner bought the house in 2009 at $190,000 / $86 per square foot. If he were able to sell at the list price he would probably just be breaking even.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115401540
The schools are decent. You can research them at http://www.schooldigger.com/go/AL/search.aspx
The house is not near a flood zone.
Huntsville Alabama homes for sale flood map
Checking the surrounding properties there is nothing that gives pause. We have to be careful with rural properties to avoid concentrations of mobile homes or commercial farms.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=16652+SALLIE+LANE,+HARVEST,+AL+35749&hl=en&ll=34.798228,-86.835889&spn= 0.000989,0.002637&sll=37.0625,95.677068&sspn=14.20984,64.775391&hnear=16652+Sallie+Ln,+Harvest,+Alabama+35749&t=h&z=19
From the Google satellite image at the link below there are power lines and some sort of structures on the road. The resolution in this area is not good but the structures look like mobile homes and the road doesn't look paved.
http://maps.Google.com/maps?q=ANDREW+ROAD,+HUNTSVILLE,+AL+35763&hl=en&ll=34.680391,-86.473613&spn=0.000495,0.001318&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,86.396484&hnear=Andrew+Rd,+Huntsville,+Madison,+Alabama+35741&t=h&z=20
The following is an image of the road as it intersects Caldwell Lane. Again I can see power lines but the road looks to be unpaved.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=ANDREW+ROAD,+HUNTSVILLE,+AL+35763&hl=en&ll=34.674237,-86.474576&spn=0.000495,0.001318&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,86.396484&hnear=Andrew+Rd,+Huntsville,+Madison,+Alabama+35741&t=h&z=20
The terrain here is very steep making home construction more difficult, expensive and prone to foundation and radon issues.
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama
You can drive up to the property for a first hand look
Dir:Hwy 431 S pass Dug Hill Rd, go few more miles and turn left on Caldwell, go one mile and take 3rd left on Andrew. Property is in the curve.
Note in the Google directions below, the property is substantially uphill from the water storage tank. One can assume that some sort of pump is needed to supply the subject property.
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Caldwell+Ln&daddr=Andrew+Rd&hl=en&ll=34.67617,-86.478238&spn=0.015846,0.042186&sll=34.671688,-86.477079&sspn=0.031695,0.084372&geocode=FdQYEQIdhj3Y-g%3BFWguEQIdooXY-g&oq=hampton+cove&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=14&t=h&z=15
I went to preview and photograph the house on dry creek cove. It is a nice but somewhat dated home. You can form an opinion yourself but the concerns I have are that the heat on the main floor is propane. This can be pretty expensive and the price of propane varies seasonally. You have to keep an eye on your supply and order a few weeks before it has to be filled.
I could feel that the floors were very uneven . One of the photos shows the waviness in the upstairs bedroom. Other photos show where the door has been rubbing on the fame. This is a sure sign the house has settled.
The heating and cooling units are probably original to the house and look pretty old. I couldn't find a date on the information plate but if we get that far my HVAC man can tell us how old they are.
The air filters and grills are dirty. It's important to keep these clean to avoid compressor damage.
It was dark and hard to see but there may be burn marks around the air intake of the propane water heater. I'm not sure waht that means. It could just need the jets cleaned.
The seal is broken in the double pane glass window in the room between the kitchen and laundry. There is moisture between the panes of glass.
The sheet rock tape in the garage ceiling is coming loose. This could be a sign of moisture but could be anything.
There is some unusual damage to teh front wall of the garage.
The back deck is showing some age and will need attention soon.
The mail level ceilings have been repainted but there is yellow showing through. There is no smoke smell in the house but it could be someone smoked inside and the nicotine stain is bleeding through. One area in the kitchen looks like there may have been some ceiling repair.
One of the bathroom vent fans is way noisy. There may be a fan bearing going bad or it could just be a noisy fan.
There is a doorstop in the master bedroom bathroom door. When I moved it the door closed. Again a sign the house has settled.
The insulation in the attic looks a little low.
I tried to get photos coming in and out of the neighborhood but it's hard to focus while driving.
The link below are to photo slide shows.
http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=2704089
http://youtu.be/7G8RnfjJTXI
On the difference in price between XXXX and Dry Creek; Age and location are the two big factors. The Dry Creek schools aren't near as good and property values in Morgan County are not what they are in Madiosn County. In the photos I sent I tried to show the junk yard and Appalachian -American mobile homes and composting cars on the drive in.
I had to go back to 2005 to find any huntsville alabama homes for sale sales in the neighborhood. The link below is to a summary of those sales. The subject is listed at $66 per square foot and has been on market since 09/22/10 without selling. The owner had it on market for 92 days in 2006 without it selling. The average sold price was $67 per square foot with a range of $67 to $78 per square foot. All of the sales had land ranging from 5 to seven acres.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115407826
The link below is to the street view and satellite image of 23812 EAST CLEARMONT DRIVE
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=23812+EAST+CLEARMONT+DRIVE,+ELKMONT,+AL+35620&hl=en&ll=34.904417,-86.992557&spn=0.000442,0.002637&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,86.396484&hnear=23812+E+Clearmont+Dr,+Elkmont,+Alabama+35620&t=h&z=19&layer=c&cbll=34.904417,-86.992558&panoid=t03pDjT76MtfeQxad7cz7g&cbp=11,128.53,,0,0
Locations of nearby commercial farming operations; Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama
Google estimates 37 min to Redstone Arsenal but with traffic on Highway 72 I think that is unrealistic. It's probably safe to add 10 - 15 min.
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=AL-255+N&daddr=23812+E+Clearmont+Dr,+Elkmont,+AL+35620&hl=en&sll=34.790123,-86.813965&sspn=0.462402,1.349945&geocode=FSSlEQIdXoHV-g%3BFX2XFAIdQ5nQ-imhkZNU5fNiiDFbATF-Ext4qg&oq=redstone+&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=10&t=m&z=10
Look closer at the three parallel long buildings to the southwest. Zoom in on them. These have to some sort of commercial farm. It could be hogs but is probably chickens. If this is a commercial farm when the house is downwind it will be unpleasant.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=23812+EAST+CLEARMONT+DRIVE,+ELKMONT,+AL+35620&hl=en&ll=34.899589,-86.996441&spn=0.014431,0.042186&sll=34.790123,-86.813965&sspn=0.462402,1.349945&hnear=23812+E+Clearmont+Dr,+Elkmont,+Alabama+35620&t=h&z=15
Here is the street view of the operation. I couldn't find a sign saying what it is.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=23812+EAST+CLEARMONT+DRIVE,+ELKMONT,+AL+35620&hl=en&ll=34.899395,-87.002492&spn=0.000018,0.010546&sll=34.790123,-86.813965&sspn=0.462402,1.349945&hnear=23812+E+Clearmont+Dr,+Elkmont,+Alabama+35620&t=h&z=17&layer=c&cbll=34.899438,-87.002385&panoid=s682ktHanIibyyJq71JR3w&cbp=12,166.38,,0,0
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama;
10648 STEWART ROAD is under contract.
March 3rd, 2012 9:43 AM
The house at 16652 SALLIE LANE has been on the market since 10/14/11 with no price reductions.
The link below is to the listing where the current owner bought the house in 2009 at $190,000 / $86 per square foot. If he were able to sell at the list price he would probably just be breaking even.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115401540
The schools are decent. You can research them at http://www.schooldigger.com/go/AL/search.aspx
The house is not near a flood zone.
Huntsville Alabama homes for sale flood map
Checking the surrounding properties there is nothing that gives pause. We have to be careful with rural properties to avoid concentrations of mobile homes or commercial farms.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=16652+SALLIE+LANE,+HARVEST,+AL+35749&hl=en&ll=34.798228,-86.835889&spn= 0.000989,0.002637&sll=37.0625,95.677068&sspn=14.20984,64.775391&hnear=16652+Sallie+Ln,+Harvest,+Alabama+35749&t=h&z=19
From the Google satellite image at the link below there are power lines and some sort of structures on the road. The resolution in this area is not good but the structures look like mobile homes and the road doesn't look paved.
http://maps.Google.com/maps?q=ANDREW+ROAD,+HUNTSVILLE,+AL+35763&hl=en&ll=34.680391,-86.473613&spn=0.000495,0.001318&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,86.396484&hnear=Andrew+Rd,+Huntsville,+Madison,+Alabama+35741&t=h&z=20
The following is an image of the road as it intersects Caldwell Lane. Again I can see power lines but the road looks to be unpaved.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=ANDREW+ROAD,+HUNTSVILLE,+AL+35763&hl=en&ll=34.674237,-86.474576&spn=0.000495,0.001318&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,86.396484&hnear=Andrew+Rd,+Huntsville,+Madison,+Alabama+35741&t=h&z=20
The terrain here is very steep making home construction more difficult, expensive and prone to foundation and radon issues.
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama
You can drive up to the property for a first hand look
Dir:Hwy 431 S pass Dug Hill Rd, go few more miles and turn left on Caldwell, go one mile and take 3rd left on Andrew. Property is in the curve.
Note in the Google directions below, the property is substantially uphill from the water storage tank. One can assume that some sort of pump is needed to supply the subject property.
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Caldwell+Ln&daddr=Andrew+Rd&hl=en&ll=34.67617,-86.478238&spn=0.015846,0.042186&sll=34.671688,-86.477079&sspn=0.031695,0.084372&geocode=FdQYEQIdhj3Y-g%3BFWguEQIdooXY-g&oq=hampton+cove&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=14&t=h&z=15
I went to preview and photograph the house on dry creek cove. It is a nice but somewhat dated home. You can form an opinion yourself but the concerns I have are that the heat on the main floor is propane. This can be pretty expensive and the price of propane varies seasonally. You have to keep an eye on your supply and order a few weeks before it has to be filled.
I could feel that the floors were very uneven . One of the photos shows the waviness in the upstairs bedroom. Other photos show where the door has been rubbing on the fame. This is a sure sign the house has settled.
The heating and cooling units are probably original to the house and look pretty old. I couldn't find a date on the information plate but if we get that far my HVAC man can tell us how old they are.
The air filters and grills are dirty. It's important to keep these clean to avoid compressor damage.
It was dark and hard to see but there may be burn marks around the air intake of the propane water heater. I'm not sure waht that means. It could just need the jets cleaned.
The seal is broken in the double pane glass window in the room between the kitchen and laundry. There is moisture between the panes of glass.
The sheet rock tape in the garage ceiling is coming loose. This could be a sign of moisture but could be anything.
There is some unusual damage to teh front wall of the garage.
The back deck is showing some age and will need attention soon.
The mail level ceilings have been repainted but there is yellow showing through. There is no smoke smell in the house but it could be someone smoked inside and the nicotine stain is bleeding through. One area in the kitchen looks like there may have been some ceiling repair.
One of the bathroom vent fans is way noisy. There may be a fan bearing going bad or it could just be a noisy fan.
There is a doorstop in the master bedroom bathroom door. When I moved it the door closed. Again a sign the house has settled.
The insulation in the attic looks a little low.
I tried to get photos coming in and out of the neighborhood but it's hard to focus while driving.
The link below are to photo slide shows.
http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=2704089
http://youtu.be/7G8RnfjJTXI
On the difference in price between XXXX and Dry Creek; Age and location are the two big factors. The Dry Creek schools aren't near as good and property values in Morgan County are not what they are in Madiosn County. In the photos I sent I tried to show the junk yard and Appalachian -American mobile homes and composting cars on the drive in.
I had to go back to 2005 to find any huntsville alabama homes for sale sales in the neighborhood. The link below is to a summary of those sales. The subject is listed at $66 per square foot and has been on market since 09/22/10 without selling. The owner had it on market for 92 days in 2006 without it selling. The average sold price was $67 per square foot with a range of $67 to $78 per square foot. All of the sales had land ranging from 5 to seven acres.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115407826
The link below is to the street view and satellite image of 23812 EAST CLEARMONT DRIVE
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=23812+EAST+CLEARMONT+DRIVE,+ELKMONT,+AL+35620&hl=en&ll=34.904417,-86.992557&spn=0.000442,0.002637&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,86.396484&hnear=23812+E+Clearmont+Dr,+Elkmont,+Alabama+35620&t=h&z=19&layer=c&cbll=34.904417,-86.992558&panoid=t03pDjT76MtfeQxad7cz7g&cbp=11,128.53,,0,0
Locations of nearby commercial farming operations; Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama
Google estimates 37 min to Redstone Arsenal but with traffic on Highway 72 I think that is unrealistic. It's probably safe to add 10 - 15 min.
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=AL-255+N&daddr=23812+E+Clearmont+Dr,+Elkmont,+AL+35620&hl=en&sll=34.790123,-86.813965&sspn=0.462402,1.349945&geocode=FSSlEQIdXoHV-g%3BFX2XFAIdQ5nQ-imhkZNU5fNiiDFbATF-Ext4qg&oq=redstone+&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=10&t=m&z=10
Look closer at the three parallel long buildings to the southwest. Zoom in on them. These have to some sort of commercial farm. It could be hogs but is probably chickens. If this is a commercial farm when the house is downwind it will be unpleasant.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=23812+EAST+CLEARMONT+DRIVE,+ELKMONT,+AL+35620&hl=en&ll=34.899589,-86.996441&spn=0.014431,0.042186&sll=34.790123,-86.813965&sspn=0.462402,1.349945&hnear=23812+E+Clearmont+Dr,+Elkmont,+Alabama+35620&t=h&z=15
Here is the street view of the operation. I couldn't find a sign saying what it is.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=23812+EAST+CLEARMONT+DRIVE,+ELKMONT,+AL+35620&hl=en&ll=34.899395,-87.002492&spn=0.000018,0.010546&sll=34.790123,-86.813965&sspn=0.462402,1.349945&hnear=23812+E+Clearmont+Dr,+Elkmont,+Alabama+35620&t=h&z=17&layer=c&cbll=34.899438,-87.002385&panoid=s682ktHanIibyyJq71JR3w&cbp=12,166.38,,0,0
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama;
10648 STEWART ROAD is under contract.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
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At $147,900 112 SUNNYFIELD DRIVE is listed at $92 per square foot.
The link below is to a summary of MLS activity of similar homes in the neighborhood since 11/01/10. The average sold price was $90 per square foot with a range of $79 to $99 per square foot. The average days on market were 99 days.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115057106
The house has been on market since 11/15/11.
While the sale of the house to the current owner is not recorded in MLS and the online probate records do not include the original purchase mortgage, the attached file ” Evers” is a mortgage assignment indicating that the original mortgage was dated 11/24/03.
The average sold price in the neighborhood in 2003 was $75 per square foot so we could expect that seller bought the house for something in the $120,000 range. Unless seller has refinanced or taken a second mortgage that are not showing in the probate records, they have room to negotiate.
At the current average sold price of $90 per square foot this 1,600 sf house would be $144,000. Note that prior listings of the home indicated 1,575 and 1,577 square feet.
While the map below doesn’t correctly place the house we can see that none of the homes on the street are in a flood zone
The link below is to Google’s map of the house.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=112+SUNNYFIELD+DRIVE,+MADISON,+AL+35758&hl=en&ll=34.722232,-86.759226&spn=0.007919,0.029225&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=14.20984,35.244141&vpsrc=6&hnear=112+Sunnyfield+Dr,+Madison,+Alabama+35758&t=m&z=16
The link below is to the Google satellite image.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=112+SUNNYFIELD+DRIVE,+MADISON,+AL+35758&hl=en&ll=34.722497,-86.759334&spn=0.003959,0.014613&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=14.20984,35.244141&vpsrc=6&hnear=112+Sunnyfield+Dr,+Madison,+Alabama+35758&t=h&z=17
The image below is to the tax plat. The two large parcels to the west are privately owned by the same owners. It is possible that the two properties could be developed at some point.
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama
115 PARK MEADOW DRIVEis listed at $142,800 / $75 per square foot. It has been on market since 06/01/11 with two different realtors. It was rented at $995 in 2006.$1,050 in 2007 and $1,200 in 2008.
The link below is to a summary of MLS activity in the neighborhood of two story homes since 11/01/10. The average sold price was $86 per square foot with a range of $84 to $87 per square foot.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115057377
The image below is to the flood map. The house is at the edge of a flood zone. Any offer we made on this house should be contingent upon the house not being in a flood zone or requiring flood insurance.
The link below is to the Google satellite image..
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=115+PARK+MEADOW+DRIVE,+MADISON,+AL+35758&hl=en&ll=34.71224,-86.754119&spn=0.00396,0.010546&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,86.396484&vpsrc=6&hnear=115+Park+Meadow+Dr,+Madison,+Alabama+35758&t=h&z=17
The link below is to the Google street view of the neighborhood playground.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=104+PARK+MEADOW+DRIVE,+MADISON,+AL+35758&hl=en&ll=34.710592,-86.75573&spn=0.000035,0.021093&sll=34.710592,-86.75573&sspn=0.003995,0.014613&vpsrc=6&hnear=104+Park+Meadow+Dr,+Madison,+Alabama+35758&t=h&z=16&layer=c&cbll=34.710592,-86.75573&panoid=leRrl5IyPO1IB8tCVHdWqg&cbp=12,0,,0,0
I am a little concerned about all of the bedrooms being upstairs. It may not make the best retirement house, will make an eventual resale more difficult and will imit perspective tenants to some degree.
112 MILL CREEK CROSSING is listed at $76 per square foot and has been on the market since 06/25/10. It was originally listed at $163,900 and has had a series of price reductions.
The link below is to the listing where the current owner paid $126,500 for the house in 1999.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115057389
The link below is to a summary of MLS activity in teh neighborhood since 11/01/10. Including two brick homes the average sold price was $79 per square foot with a range of $56 per square foot (foreclosure) and $96 per square foot.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115057391
The closest flood zone is about 200′ away.
The link below is to the Google satellite image. Note that the homes behind the subject house are newer, nicer homes.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=112+MILL+CREEK+CROSSING,+MADISON,+AL+35758&hl=en&ll=34.717982,-86.752499&spn=0.00396,0.010546&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,86.396484&vpsrc=6&hnear=112+Mill+Creek+Crossing,+Madison,+Alabama+35758&t=h&z=17
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117 WILDWEED COURT is listed at $93 per square foot. It has been on market since 10/16/11 with no price reductions. The current owner paid $126,000 for the house in 2005.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115057402
The link below is to a summary of MLS activity in teh neighborhood since 11/01/10. There was only one sale at $76 per square foot. The active listings have been on the market since 11/23/11 (bank owned) , 09/27/11, 10/16/11 (The subject) and 05/19/11 respectively.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115057404
If we were to proceed with this house I can look outside the immediate neighborhood for comparable sales but my initial impression is that the house may be priced above what the market will bear.
The house is within about 100′ of a flood zone. (The house is not properly mapped )
huntsville alabama homes for sale flood map
The link below is to the Google satellite image of the property. While Target and the evergreens will provide a visual and noise barrier to highway 72, there will be some noise and activity around the service entry of the shopping center.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=117+WILDWEED+COURT,+MADISON,+AL+35758&hl=en&ll=34.749159,-86.755643&spn=0.007916,0.021093&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,86.396484&vpsrc=6&hnear=117+Wildweed+Ct,+Madison,+Alabama+35758&t=h&z=16
The link below is to a summary of MLS activity of similar homes in the neighborhood since 11/01/10. The average sold price was $90 per square foot with a range of $79 to $99 per square foot. The average days on market were 99 days.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115057106
The house has been on market since 11/15/11.
While the sale of the house to the current owner is not recorded in MLS and the online probate records do not include the original purchase mortgage, the attached file ” Evers” is a mortgage assignment indicating that the original mortgage was dated 11/24/03.
The average sold price in the neighborhood in 2003 was $75 per square foot so we could expect that seller bought the house for something in the $120,000 range. Unless seller has refinanced or taken a second mortgage that are not showing in the probate records, they have room to negotiate.
At the current average sold price of $90 per square foot this 1,600 sf house would be $144,000. Note that prior listings of the home indicated 1,575 and 1,577 square feet.
While the map below doesn’t correctly place the house we can see that none of the homes on the street are in a flood zone
The link below is to Google’s map of the house.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=112+SUNNYFIELD+DRIVE,+MADISON,+AL+35758&hl=en&ll=34.722232,-86.759226&spn=0.007919,0.029225&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=14.20984,35.244141&vpsrc=6&hnear=112+Sunnyfield+Dr,+Madison,+Alabama+35758&t=m&z=16
The link below is to the Google satellite image.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=112+SUNNYFIELD+DRIVE,+MADISON,+AL+35758&hl=en&ll=34.722497,-86.759334&spn=0.003959,0.014613&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=14.20984,35.244141&vpsrc=6&hnear=112+Sunnyfield+Dr,+Madison,+Alabama+35758&t=h&z=17
The image below is to the tax plat. The two large parcels to the west are privately owned by the same owners. It is possible that the two properties could be developed at some point.
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama
115 PARK MEADOW DRIVEis listed at $142,800 / $75 per square foot. It has been on market since 06/01/11 with two different realtors. It was rented at $995 in 2006.$1,050 in 2007 and $1,200 in 2008.
The link below is to a summary of MLS activity in the neighborhood of two story homes since 11/01/10. The average sold price was $86 per square foot with a range of $84 to $87 per square foot.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115057377
The image below is to the flood map. The house is at the edge of a flood zone. Any offer we made on this house should be contingent upon the house not being in a flood zone or requiring flood insurance.
The link below is to the Google satellite image..
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=115+PARK+MEADOW+DRIVE,+MADISON,+AL+35758&hl=en&ll=34.71224,-86.754119&spn=0.00396,0.010546&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,86.396484&vpsrc=6&hnear=115+Park+Meadow+Dr,+Madison,+Alabama+35758&t=h&z=17
The link below is to the Google street view of the neighborhood playground.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=104+PARK+MEADOW+DRIVE,+MADISON,+AL+35758&hl=en&ll=34.710592,-86.75573&spn=0.000035,0.021093&sll=34.710592,-86.75573&sspn=0.003995,0.014613&vpsrc=6&hnear=104+Park+Meadow+Dr,+Madison,+Alabama+35758&t=h&z=16&layer=c&cbll=34.710592,-86.75573&panoid=leRrl5IyPO1IB8tCVHdWqg&cbp=12,0,,0,0
I am a little concerned about all of the bedrooms being upstairs. It may not make the best retirement house, will make an eventual resale more difficult and will imit perspective tenants to some degree.
112 MILL CREEK CROSSING is listed at $76 per square foot and has been on the market since 06/25/10. It was originally listed at $163,900 and has had a series of price reductions.
The link below is to the listing where the current owner paid $126,500 for the house in 1999.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115057389
The link below is to a summary of MLS activity in teh neighborhood since 11/01/10. Including two brick homes the average sold price was $79 per square foot with a range of $56 per square foot (foreclosure) and $96 per square foot.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115057391
The closest flood zone is about 200′ away.
The link below is to the Google satellite image. Note that the homes behind the subject house are newer, nicer homes.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=112+MILL+CREEK+CROSSING,+MADISON,+AL+35758&hl=en&ll=34.717982,-86.752499&spn=0.00396,0.010546&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,86.396484&vpsrc=6&hnear=112+Mill+Creek+Crossing,+Madison,+Alabama+35758&t=h&z=17
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117 WILDWEED COURT is listed at $93 per square foot. It has been on market since 10/16/11 with no price reductions. The current owner paid $126,000 for the house in 2005.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115057402
The link below is to a summary of MLS activity in teh neighborhood since 11/01/10. There was only one sale at $76 per square foot. The active listings have been on the market since 11/23/11 (bank owned) , 09/27/11, 10/16/11 (The subject) and 05/19/11 respectively.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7115057404
If we were to proceed with this house I can look outside the immediate neighborhood for comparable sales but my initial impression is that the house may be priced above what the market will bear.
The house is within about 100′ of a flood zone. (The house is not properly mapped )
huntsville alabama homes for sale flood map
The link below is to the Google satellite image of the property. While Target and the evergreens will provide a visual and noise barrier to highway 72, there will be some noise and activity around the service entry of the shopping center.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=117+WILDWEED+COURT,+MADISON,+AL+35758&hl=en&ll=34.749159,-86.755643&spn=0.007916,0.021093&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,86.396484&vpsrc=6&hnear=117+Wildweed+Ct,+Madison,+Alabama+35758&t=h&z=16
Thursday, September 15, 2011
USAA revisited
What the heck has happened at USAA revisited.
On 11 May 20111; I wrote the article below regarding a horrid experience my buyer had with their lender USAA. I had another sale today where USAA was the lender and the transaction went remarkably well.
After searching Valley MLS for homes for sale in Huntsville my client found an excellent home in Madison a western suburb of Huntsville. My buyer client had loyalty to USAA from years of military service followed by civilian service overseas for the military. I warned him of my recent difficult experience but he opted to give them a chance.
Both he and I closely followed the progress of the loan approval making weekly then daily calls to USAA. My client continually reminded them of my warnings.
The loan package was at the closing attorney’s office a week before closing and with the exception of one minor issue the closing went remarkably well.
In the past USAA had always been efficient and precise. I am still wary but was very pleased with the closing today.
What the heck has happened at USAA? May 11, 2011
Huntsville area homes
What’s happened at USAA? Last Monday we were scheduled to close on a home sale where the home buyer was funding the purchase through USAA. My client the home sellers, myself, the home buyers the home buyer’s realtor and the closing attorney Ray McKee were at the closing table at 2;00. We sat until after 5:00 waiting for USAA to approve a settlement statement and fund the loan. USAA couldn’t get organized enough to prepare a simple settlement statement on a loan that they had been processing for over a month.
There were no issues with the home buyer’s credit or documentation. The problem was entirely USAA’s inability to fill in the relatively simple settlement statement and then to fund the transaction. We waited until after close of business and the attorney, his staff the home purchaser and his realtor all made calls to try and get USAA to perform. They were not able to.
The home seller and the home buyer had movers scheduled. My seller had a subsequent home purchase that we could not complete because we didn’t have proceeds from USAA’s failed sale. My clients were left homeless with their belongings and furniture in storage with movers scheduled.
We attempted to get USAA to provide us with the settlement statement and to fund the loan the following day but this simple form we too difficult a task for USAA. Because of scheduling conflicts we had to delay the closing until the end of the week. My clients are in danger of losing the house they had planned to purchase and having to live in a motel not only for the week delay but until they can find, negotiate, inspect and finally purchase another home.
I have been selling Huntsville area homes for a long time and have never seen such an inept lender. We have had last moment problems due to underwriter requirements but never because lender was incapable of filling out the most basic closing document, the settlement statement.
In the past I have been an advocate of USAA, encouraging clients to use them for their home mortgage. After this epic failure on their part I will warn my clients to avoid USAA at all costs. Not only has their incompetence cost a huge amount of wasted time but the principles, realtors and the closing attorney and his staff, it has had a very serious impact on my client the home seller and their client the home buyer.
Huntsville area homes for sale
Huntsville area homes for sale. Homes for sale in Huntsville AlabamaHomes for Sale in Huntsville Alabama Search the Huntsville Alabama MLS at www.HomesForSaleHuntsville.Net
On 11 May 20111; I wrote the article below regarding a horrid experience my buyer had with their lender USAA. I had another sale today where USAA was the lender and the transaction went remarkably well.
After searching Valley MLS for homes for sale in Huntsville my client found an excellent home in Madison a western suburb of Huntsville. My buyer client had loyalty to USAA from years of military service followed by civilian service overseas for the military. I warned him of my recent difficult experience but he opted to give them a chance.
Both he and I closely followed the progress of the loan approval making weekly then daily calls to USAA. My client continually reminded them of my warnings.
The loan package was at the closing attorney’s office a week before closing and with the exception of one minor issue the closing went remarkably well.
In the past USAA had always been efficient and precise. I am still wary but was very pleased with the closing today.
What the heck has happened at USAA? May 11, 2011
Huntsville area homes
What’s happened at USAA? Last Monday we were scheduled to close on a home sale where the home buyer was funding the purchase through USAA. My client the home sellers, myself, the home buyers the home buyer’s realtor and the closing attorney Ray McKee were at the closing table at 2;00. We sat until after 5:00 waiting for USAA to approve a settlement statement and fund the loan. USAA couldn’t get organized enough to prepare a simple settlement statement on a loan that they had been processing for over a month.
There were no issues with the home buyer’s credit or documentation. The problem was entirely USAA’s inability to fill in the relatively simple settlement statement and then to fund the transaction. We waited until after close of business and the attorney, his staff the home purchaser and his realtor all made calls to try and get USAA to perform. They were not able to.
The home seller and the home buyer had movers scheduled. My seller had a subsequent home purchase that we could not complete because we didn’t have proceeds from USAA’s failed sale. My clients were left homeless with their belongings and furniture in storage with movers scheduled.
We attempted to get USAA to provide us with the settlement statement and to fund the loan the following day but this simple form we too difficult a task for USAA. Because of scheduling conflicts we had to delay the closing until the end of the week. My clients are in danger of losing the house they had planned to purchase and having to live in a motel not only for the week delay but until they can find, negotiate, inspect and finally purchase another home.
I have been selling Huntsville area homes for a long time and have never seen such an inept lender. We have had last moment problems due to underwriter requirements but never because lender was incapable of filling out the most basic closing document, the settlement statement.
In the past I have been an advocate of USAA, encouraging clients to use them for their home mortgage. After this epic failure on their part I will warn my clients to avoid USAA at all costs. Not only has their incompetence cost a huge amount of wasted time but the principles, realtors and the closing attorney and his staff, it has had a very serious impact on my client the home seller and their client the home buyer.
Huntsville area homes for sale
Huntsville area homes for sale. Homes for sale in Huntsville AlabamaHomes for Sale in Huntsville Alabama Search the Huntsville Alabama MLS at www.HomesForSaleHuntsville.Net
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Homes for sale in huntsville; hampton cove
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama; Newer Hampton Cove homes for sale in $160,000 range
Available lots in Magnolia Park as of 8.29.11
The link below is to listings of both existing homes and planned construction in Hampton Cove in the $160,000 range . There are proposed construction homes in Carrington by both Adams Homes and Breland Homes. There are also homes in Magnolia Springs by Breland Homes.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7114695956
Homes for sale in Huntsville AlabamaHuntsville Alabama MLS search, Automated Real Estate Search, Home Value and Real Estate Market Updates, Huntsville Alabama Area Rental Homes, Property Management.The link below is to the Google satellite image of the Magnolia Springs community. Zoom out on the image to get some perspective of where the neighborhood is.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1530+MAGNOLIA+PARK+DRIVE,+OWENS+CROSS+ROADS,+AL+35763&hl=en&ll=34.691468,-86.439089&spn=0.00419,0.010353&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=16.024926,63.193359&vpsrc=6&t=h&z=17
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama; Newer construction to $165,000
The link below is to the Google image of the Carrington neighborhood.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4612+CARRINGTON+BLVD,+OWENS+CROSS+ROADS,+AL+35763&hl=en&ll=34.635786,-86.489149&spn=0.004193,0.010353&sll=34.691468,-86.439089&sspn=0.00419,0.010353&vpsrc=6&t=h&z=17
From checking the Breland website I found two other communities in Hampton Cove but both have prices that start above the $160′s. You can see floor plans from the website at the link below.
http://www.brelandhomes.com/communities.htm
They do have community in northeast Madison County where I live that has prices in the $150′s. I thought you may want to have a look at this neighborhood as well. I like the area because of the natural beauty, the good schools and that the area is growing.
http://www.brelandhomes.com/brooks-landing.htm
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7114695963
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1933+BROOKSLANDING+DRIVE,+HUNTSVILLE,+AL+35811&hl=en&ll=34.781029,-86.504202&spn=0.016743,0.041413&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=33.077336,84.814453&vpsrc=6&t=h&z=15
http://www.adamshomes.com/index.cfm?webid=23
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=218277193737843380643.0004ab0ba0874c10b19c2&msa=0&ll=34.747255,-86.634064&spn=0.322156,0.834274&source=embed
Newer Hampton Cove homes for sale in $160,000 range
Homes for sale in Huntsville AlabamaHuntsville Alabama MLS search, Automated Real Estate Search, Home Value and Real Estate Market Updates, Huntsville Alabama Area Rental Homes, Property Management.
Available lots in Magnolia Park as of 8.29.11
The link below is to listings of both existing homes and planned construction in Hampton Cove in the $160,000 range . There are proposed construction homes in Carrington by both Adams Homes and Breland Homes. There are also homes in Magnolia Springs by Breland Homes.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7114695956
Homes for sale in Huntsville AlabamaHuntsville Alabama MLS search, Automated Real Estate Search, Home Value and Real Estate Market Updates, Huntsville Alabama Area Rental Homes, Property Management.The link below is to the Google satellite image of the Magnolia Springs community. Zoom out on the image to get some perspective of where the neighborhood is.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1530+MAGNOLIA+PARK+DRIVE,+OWENS+CROSS+ROADS,+AL+35763&hl=en&ll=34.691468,-86.439089&spn=0.00419,0.010353&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=16.024926,63.193359&vpsrc=6&t=h&z=17
Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama; Newer construction to $165,000
The link below is to the Google image of the Carrington neighborhood.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4612+CARRINGTON+BLVD,+OWENS+CROSS+ROADS,+AL+35763&hl=en&ll=34.635786,-86.489149&spn=0.004193,0.010353&sll=34.691468,-86.439089&sspn=0.00419,0.010353&vpsrc=6&t=h&z=17
From checking the Breland website I found two other communities in Hampton Cove but both have prices that start above the $160′s. You can see floor plans from the website at the link below.
http://www.brelandhomes.com/communities.htm
They do have community in northeast Madison County where I live that has prices in the $150′s. I thought you may want to have a look at this neighborhood as well. I like the area because of the natural beauty, the good schools and that the area is growing.
http://www.brelandhomes.com/brooks-landing.htm
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7114695963
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1933+BROOKSLANDING+DRIVE,+HUNTSVILLE,+AL+35811&hl=en&ll=34.781029,-86.504202&spn=0.016743,0.041413&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=33.077336,84.814453&vpsrc=6&t=h&z=15
http://www.adamshomes.com/index.cfm?webid=23
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=218277193737843380643.0004ab0ba0874c10b19c2&msa=0&ll=34.747255,-86.634064&spn=0.322156,0.834274&source=embed
Newer Hampton Cove homes for sale in $160,000 range
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Homes for sale in Huntsville AL / It's hard to overcome neighborhood values
Homes for sale in Huntsville AL / It’s hard to overcome market values. July 25, 2011
Tags: Homes for sale in Huntsville AL, Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama, Huntsville Houses
It’s hard to overcome the market values in a given neighborhood. There was only one very low sale and there are five active listings with the highest being lower than where you need to sell. Even if you found a buyer at your target price the lender’s appraiser would have to find recent sales at that level in order for the buyer to get a loan approval. Without supporting sales the loan would be denied.
Another factor to consider is that when a house first goes on market, it receives the most attention. It has to be in it’s best condition and be priced within the market range for those first several weeks. After a property has been on market a long time without selling buyers and realtors often assume there is something wrong with the house. It becomes a “stale” listing and receives very little activity.Huntsville Houses – Huntsville Alabama MLS search, Automated Real Estate Search, Home Value and Real Estate Market Updates, Huntsville Alabama area Rental Homes, Property Management.
An option for you might be to wait until about 3 – 4 months from when you need to sell before putting the house on the market. We are seeing an improvement in the local market and hopefully values in your neighborhood will have improved. Another option is to offer the house as a lease purchase to attract more potential buyers. If the house won’t sell you might consider renting it until values improve. Homes for sale in Huntsville AL
If you would not be able to make mortgage payments on your house if it doesn’t sell once you leave the area your lender may be willing to do a short sale. Allowing the house to sell for less than what is owed in order to avoid foreclosure. Your credit would be effected but you would avoid a foreclosure and the lender not you would take the loss.
I had one client who moved here from the DC area. Property values in her area had plummeted to the point that there was no possibility of selling. While her credit was still good she purchased a house here and then informed the lender of the DC house that she could no longer make the mortgage payments and deeded the house to the lender. Her credit took a horrible hit but she was able to provide a place for her children to live.
These last two options are obviously last resort options but your situation is not unique. Over the past two years we have helped a number of clients who’s property values dropped to well below what they owed on the house. Several had to do a short sale, we were able to get tenant buyers under a lease purchase on three houses and we have over a dozen rentals where the seller is waiting for the market to recover before trying to sell again.Homes for sale in Huntsville AlabamaHuntsville Alabama MLS search, Automated Real Estate Search,
I hope this information was helpful and I regret that the sales data wasn’t better news for you
Tags: Homes for sale in Huntsville AL, Homes for sale in Huntsville Alabama, Huntsville Houses
It’s hard to overcome the market values in a given neighborhood. There was only one very low sale and there are five active listings with the highest being lower than where you need to sell. Even if you found a buyer at your target price the lender’s appraiser would have to find recent sales at that level in order for the buyer to get a loan approval. Without supporting sales the loan would be denied.
Another factor to consider is that when a house first goes on market, it receives the most attention. It has to be in it’s best condition and be priced within the market range for those first several weeks. After a property has been on market a long time without selling buyers and realtors often assume there is something wrong with the house. It becomes a “stale” listing and receives very little activity.Huntsville Houses – Huntsville Alabama MLS search, Automated Real Estate Search, Home Value and Real Estate Market Updates, Huntsville Alabama area Rental Homes, Property Management.
An option for you might be to wait until about 3 – 4 months from when you need to sell before putting the house on the market. We are seeing an improvement in the local market and hopefully values in your neighborhood will have improved. Another option is to offer the house as a lease purchase to attract more potential buyers. If the house won’t sell you might consider renting it until values improve. Homes for sale in Huntsville AL
If you would not be able to make mortgage payments on your house if it doesn’t sell once you leave the area your lender may be willing to do a short sale. Allowing the house to sell for less than what is owed in order to avoid foreclosure. Your credit would be effected but you would avoid a foreclosure and the lender not you would take the loss.
I had one client who moved here from the DC area. Property values in her area had plummeted to the point that there was no possibility of selling. While her credit was still good she purchased a house here and then informed the lender of the DC house that she could no longer make the mortgage payments and deeded the house to the lender. Her credit took a horrible hit but she was able to provide a place for her children to live.
These last two options are obviously last resort options but your situation is not unique. Over the past two years we have helped a number of clients who’s property values dropped to well below what they owed on the house. Several had to do a short sale, we were able to get tenant buyers under a lease purchase on three houses and we have over a dozen rentals where the seller is waiting for the market to recover before trying to sell again.Homes for sale in Huntsville AlabamaHuntsville Alabama MLS search, Automated Real Estate Search,
I hope this information was helpful and I regret that the sales data wasn’t better news for you
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