Huntsville AL MLS / Huntsville AL homes for sale Education Opportunities
August 12th, 2012 2:38 PM
Huntsville AL MLS / Huntsville AL homes for sale Education OpportunitiesYou're invited to an educational event for members of the North Alabama MLS to learn about Internet advertising and the powerful tools available through our partnership with ListHub that will give you a competitive edge in 2012. Do you use your Internet advertising plan to get more listings? Do your sellers know how many consumers visited and inquired about their listing online? Do you want to harness the power of over 50 major Web sites like Realtor.com and Yahoo! to get more traffic to your Web site? Date: Friday, August 24, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: North Alabama MLS 535 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801 ListHub specializes in online advertising and reporting on advertising results. Today, they manage the listing inventory for thousands and thousands of real estate companies nationwide. And, ListHub's Online Marketing Reports have been dramatically updated in recent months to now include traffic from REALTOR.com, along with expanded data from Zillow/Yahoo! and a variety of additional sites! Join us for this informative session. A ListHub product expert will come to present important tips for capturing the interest of millions of online consumers. Research shows that the largest pool of qualified buyers is on the Internet. You will learn simple tips for capturing these leads and turning them into buyers and you'll learn how easy it is to keep your sellers informed of the interest their property is generating online! ListHub can provide you with the tools and information to stay one step ahead of your competitors. Don't miss it! Register Today! http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e6667zlk38212843&llr=dalefsdab
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CE Schedule 2012
August Classes $35 each or 5 Classes for $150 (NEW Beach Classes at the bottom) For a complete listing of these classes visit our website at www.esbrooks.info THANKS 2-day Pre-Registration is Required Payment can be made at the door. Lack of Pre-Registration could result in the class being CANCELLED. 2 Day Cram CE Session August 16, 2012 *9:00 am Real Estate Contracts, Instructor Attorney Craig Paulus will discuss contract drafting. *12:30 pm Clients for Life, Never work with strangers again. Discover a plan for follow up with past clients and keeping in contact with your SOI that will work for you. This class will present an overview of the benefits clients need and pivotal points of interest for each transaction. Instructor: Melanie Brooks *4:00 pm Code of Ethics, Instructor: Ev Brooks. This class is required by NAR, and accepted as an elective by the Alabama Real Estate Commission. It is an overview of the “Code” plus a discussion on key issues. August 17, 2012 *9:00 am Risk Management, Achieve that delicate balance needed to keep you out of trouble. Instructor: Ev Brooks. *12:30 pm Effective Communication with Sellers, What to say, when to say and how to say it all! Understanding what is expected by the licensee to the client is key. Being able to effectively explain the ins and outs of the real estate process is a must. If everything is explained in the beginning of the relationship many problems can be avoided. During the listing presentation is the perfect opportunity to express your professionalism. Instructor: Melanie Brooks. Thursday Evening Class August 23, 2012 5:30-8:30 Code of Ethics, This class is required by NAR, and accepted as an elective by the Alabama Real Estate Commission. It is an overview of the "Code" plus a discussion on key issues withEv Brooks. New Class! August 29, 2012 * 9 am Personality Profiles, We explore the 4 basic personality types. Once you understand "who" you are dealing with and "what" they expect you will know "how" to effectively communicate with your clients. * Free Lunch Provided by Nathan Smith of Cadence Bank, Huntsville * 12:30 pm Financing with John Herzog of Cadence Bank, John is a sought after speaker on mortgages, foreclosures and short sales. We are pleased to have him speak at our school. September Classes $40 each or 5 Classes for $200 September- 2 Day Cram CE Session September 13 & 14, 2012 * 15 hour cram session Includes Risk Management and Code of Ethics September 20 & 21, 2012 * 15 hour cram session Includes Risk Management and Code of Ethics 2-day Pre-Registration is Required Payment can be made at the door. Lack of Pre-Registration could result in the class being CANCELLED. Huntsville CE Classes are at E S Brooks School of Real Estate 2312 Memorial Parkway Suite J, 35801 To Register for any class, click here melaniebrooks123@gmail.com No Time for Classroom CE? Do it all Online at www.esbrooks.info Rules Regarding Continuing Education per the Alabama Real Estate Commission are as follows: 100 % attendance is required, therefore late entries or early exits will result in not receiving CE credit Your real estate number is required to receive CE credit, please have it with you 3 Hours of Risk Management is the REQUIRED course License Renewal Fees must be paid by August 31, 2012 15 hours of CE must be completed by September 30, 2012 Save The Date! $150 for all 15 hours or $40 per class 2-day Pre-Registration is Required Orange Beach Golf Course Meeting Room 4000 Easy Street (off Canal Road) Orange Beach, AL 36561 251-981-4653 to register email melaniebrooks123@gmail.com Friday, Sept 7 9 am Risk Management 12:30 pm Real Estate Contracts 3:45 pm Real Estate Update Saturday, Sept 8 9 am Personality Profiles 12:30 pm Code of Ethics For a complete list of classes and descriptions, please visit our website at www.esbrooks.info 2312 Memorial Parkway, Suite J, Huntsville AL 35801 256-539-3136 1-888-228-7760 melanie@esbrooks.com www.esbrooks.info
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
huntsville homes for sale; consider renting until market corrects
Huntsville AL homes for sale; Market review, consider renting until market corrects
August 11th, 2012 2:46 PM
Happy to oblige on the market study. The link below is to the listing where you purchased the property 8/24/07 at $222,184 ($76 psf) with seller paying $1,000 in purchasers closing costs.,
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7110015585
The link below is to a summary of MLS activity in the neighborhood of two-story properties in the past twelve months.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7110015595
The average sold price was $71 psf with a range of $67 to $73 psf. The average days on market were high at 223 days with a range of 71 to 409 days on market. The long days on market is an indication that the market probably won't bear higher prices at present. There is one active listing at $75 psf and two listings that were withdrawn without selling that were listed at $73 and $64 psf. They were on market 763 and 349 days.
You stated that you owe $224,000. Assuming standard brokers fees, transactions costs and $1,000 contribution to purchaser closing costs, your breakeven point on a sale will be in the $261,000 range.
The link below is to properties in the area in that price range.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7110015647
The data is not encouraging for selling.
The link below is to the listings of huntsville al homes for sale.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7110015614
The rental listing history is a little puzzling. The older listing indicates the property was rented at $1,850 on 11/21/07 which seems above what the market would bear. The current active listing's history shows the property active as a rental at $1,550 from 5/28/09 to 9/25/09 (379 days) when the price was changed to $1,600. Did the property rent for $1,850?
273718m
06/11/09
UPD
RNT
5X
105 GREY MARE STREET
AUGUST
$1,600
379
88800
09/25/08
UPD
5X
AUGUST
$1,550
120
88800
06/30/08
UPD
5X
AUGUST
$1,550
33
88800
06/30/08
UPD
5X
AUGUST
$1,550
33
88800
06/25/08
UPD
5X
AUGUST
$1,550
28
88800
06/09/08
UPD
5X
AUGUST
$1,550
12
88800
06/09/08
UPD
5X
AUGUST
$1,550
12
88800
05/30/08
PHT
5X
$1,550
0
88800
05/28/08
ACT
5X
AUGUST
$1,550
0
88800
2
251872m
11/21/07
UPD
RNT
5X
105 GREY MARE STREET
$1,850
86
88800
11/21/07
UPD
5X
$1,850
86
88800
11/15/07
UPD
5X
$1,850
80
88800
11/14/07
UPD
5X
$1,850
79
88800
08/27/07
PHT
5X
$1,850
88800
08/27/07
ACT
5X
$1,850
88800
The link below is to rental property in the area that might be comparable to yours. Note that there are two other active rental listings in the same neighborhood as your property.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7110015658
Without seeing the house my best estimate is that the market rent would be nearer the $1,500 range
Search Criteria: county= Madisonprop_type= SFDstatus= ACT, CNT, PND, SLD and <> XF((status date >= 01-Aug-2011) and status in (R,S,X,W,K,L) or status in (A,M,P,T,V,C,AC,H))(subdivision like WILLIAMSBURG VILLAGE) Properties Currently for Sale Addr: 3816 MASTIN LAKE ROAD MLS#: 511152 A #1 City/Area: HUNTSVILLE/HN PropType: SF List Price: $59,000 Sold Price: $0 $/Sqft: $34.97 Beds: 4 Baths: 2 AprxSqFt: 1,687 Lot: 80X146 SldDate: Acres: 0.33 AprxAge: Unknwn Fireplc: One, GasLog DOM: N/A ElemSch: W.MASTIN Mid: DAV-M High: JOHN Subdivision: WILLIAMSBURG VILLAGE Features: SL Frame, 1/4Brick CookTop, Oven None Deck, CvrdPati Agent Comments: Remarks: NICE HARDWOOD FLOORS IN THE LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND 3 BEDROOMS. TILE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND BATHS. Addr: 3723 JAMESTOWN ROAD MLS#: 874672 A #2 City/Area: HUNTSVILLE/HN PropType: SF List Price: $59,900 Sold Price: $0 $/Sqft: $32.38 Beds: 4 Baths: 2 AprxSqFt: 1,850 Lot: 86X140 SldDate: Acres: 0.2764 AprxAge: 26-49Yr Fireplc: None DOM: N/A ElemSch: W.MASTIN Mid: EDWHIT High: JOHN Subdivision: WILLIAMSBURG VILLAGE Features: 2S 1/2Brick Rng/Ovn 1CarGar Patio, Curb/Gut Agent Comments: Remarks: Investors Special!!! This 4 bedroom home in a well established neighborhood and can be restored to its original beauty with a little TLC! Wont last long :) --Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed--Copyright: 2012 by NALMLS, Inc. WWW.HuntsvilleRealty.NET Prepared by Philip Winburn on 8/11/2012 Properties Currently for Sale Addr: 3814 JAMESTOWN ROAD MLS#: 697997 A #3 City/Area: HUNTSVILLE/HN PropType: SF List Price: $89,900 Sold Price: $0 $/Sqft: $49.83 Beds: 4 Baths: 3 AprxSqFt: 1,804 Lot: 80X140 SldDate: Acres: 0.25712 AprxAge: 26-49Yr Fireplc: None DOM: N/A ElemSch: W.MASTIN Mid: DAV-M High: JOHN Subdivision: WILLIAMSBURG VILLAGE Features: 2S Frame, 1/2Brick CookTop, Oven, Dshwsh 1CarGar, AttGar Patio, TreedLot, Curb/Gut, Sidewalk Agent Comments: Remarks: Home has been renovated with new paint, vinyl and a kitchen with granite countertops plus a tiled backsplash. Hardwood floors have been resurfaced. New roof and some new landscaping. Some new mirrors and fixtures. Level fenced in backyard. Properties Recently Sold Addr: 3814 MASTIN LAKE ROAD MLS#: 539161 S #4 City/Area: HUNTSVILLE/HN PropType: SF List Price: $43,000 Sold Price: $43,000 $/Sqft: $26.71 Beds: 4 Baths: 2 AprxSqFt: 1,610 Lot: 80 X146 SldDate: 06/22/2012 Acres: 0.26814 AprxAge: 26-49Yr Fireplc: None DOM: 15 ElemSch: W.MASTIN Mid: DAV-M High: JOHN Subdivision: WILLIAMSBURG VILLAGE Features: SL Frame Rng/Ovn, Disposl None Patio, Deck, Porch, TreedLot, Curb/Gut, Sidewalk Seller Paid Costs: $0 Seller Paid Points: $0 Agent Comments: Remarks: WOW, good curb appeal, great floor plan and ample space for everyone in this 4 bedroom home. Home recently freshened with paint and carpet. Lower level features a bedroom, rec room, laundry room and a private office. Entertain in the spacious treed yard from the lower patio or upper level deck. Ready for a new owner today so don't miss out on this charming home. Call for your appointment today and start packing tomorrow. --Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed--Copyright: 2012 by NALMLS, Inc. WWW.HuntsvilleRealty.NET Prepared by Philip Winburn on 8/11/2012 Comparable Property Statistics Active properties Total # of Listings 3 Lowest Price Listing $59,000 Highest Price Listing $89,900 Average Price $69,600 Avg. Price/SqFt $39 Avg. Days on Market 0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sold properties Total # of Listings 1 Lowest Price Listing $43,000 Highest Price Listing $43,000 Average Price $43,000 Avg. Price/SqFt $27 Avg. Days on Market 15 --Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed--Copyright: 2012 by NALMLS, Inc. WWW.HuntsvilleRealty.NET Prepared by Philip Winburn on 8/11/2012 Homes for Sale Huntsville Homes for sale Huntsville; Search the Huntsville Al MLS for homes for sale in Huntsville Al at www.HomesForSaleHuntsville.net
Cumulative AnalysisListing Category Lowest Price Highest Price Average Price Avg Price/Sqft Active $59,000 $89,900 $69,600 $39 Sold $43,000 $43,000 $43,000 $27 Total $43,000 $89,900 $62,950 $36 Sold Property AnalysisAddress List Price Sold Price DOM % Chg SP/Sqft 3814 MASTIN LAKE ROAD $43,000 $43,000 15 0.0% $26.71 Total Averages $43,000 $43,000 15 0.0% $27 --Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed--Copyright: 2012 by NALMLS, Inc. WWW.HuntsvilleRealty.NET Prepared by Philip Winburn on 8/11/2012 Property Summary . Sta Street Address Bed Baths SqFt Aprx. Age L Price S Price Sold Date DOM 1 A 3816 MASTIN LAKE ROAD 4 2 1,687 Unknwn $59,000 $0 N/A 2 A 3723 JAMESTOWN ROAD 4 2 1,850 26-49Yr $59,900 $0 N/A 3 A 3814 JAMESTOWN ROAD 4 3 1,804 26-49Yr $89,900 $0 N/A 4 S 3814 MASTIN LAKE ROAD 4 2 1,610 26-49Yr $43,000 $43,000 06/22/2012 15 --Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed--Copyright: 2012 by NALMLS, Inc. WWW.HuntsvilleRealty.NET Prepared by Philip Winburn on 8/11/2012 WWW.HuntsvilleRealty.NET Prepared by Philip Winburn on 8/11/2012
August 11th, 2012 2:46 PM
Happy to oblige on the market study. The link below is to the listing where you purchased the property 8/24/07 at $222,184 ($76 psf) with seller paying $1,000 in purchasers closing costs.,
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7110015585
The link below is to a summary of MLS activity in the neighborhood of two-story properties in the past twelve months.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7110015595
The average sold price was $71 psf with a range of $67 to $73 psf. The average days on market were high at 223 days with a range of 71 to 409 days on market. The long days on market is an indication that the market probably won't bear higher prices at present. There is one active listing at $75 psf and two listings that were withdrawn without selling that were listed at $73 and $64 psf. They were on market 763 and 349 days.
You stated that you owe $224,000. Assuming standard brokers fees, transactions costs and $1,000 contribution to purchaser closing costs, your breakeven point on a sale will be in the $261,000 range.
The link below is to properties in the area in that price range.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7110015647
The data is not encouraging for selling.
The link below is to the listings of huntsville al homes for sale.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7110015614
The rental listing history is a little puzzling. The older listing indicates the property was rented at $1,850 on 11/21/07 which seems above what the market would bear. The current active listing's history shows the property active as a rental at $1,550 from 5/28/09 to 9/25/09 (379 days) when the price was changed to $1,600. Did the property rent for $1,850?
273718m
06/11/09
UPD
RNT
5X
105 GREY MARE STREET
AUGUST
$1,600
379
88800
09/25/08
UPD
5X
AUGUST
$1,550
120
88800
06/30/08
UPD
5X
AUGUST
$1,550
33
88800
06/30/08
UPD
5X
AUGUST
$1,550
33
88800
06/25/08
UPD
5X
AUGUST
$1,550
28
88800
06/09/08
UPD
5X
AUGUST
$1,550
12
88800
06/09/08
UPD
5X
AUGUST
$1,550
12
88800
05/30/08
PHT
5X
$1,550
0
88800
05/28/08
ACT
5X
AUGUST
$1,550
0
88800
2
251872m
11/21/07
UPD
RNT
5X
105 GREY MARE STREET
$1,850
86
88800
11/21/07
UPD
5X
$1,850
86
88800
11/15/07
UPD
5X
$1,850
80
88800
11/14/07
UPD
5X
$1,850
79
88800
08/27/07
PHT
5X
$1,850
88800
08/27/07
ACT
5X
$1,850
88800
The link below is to rental property in the area that might be comparable to yours. Note that there are two other active rental listings in the same neighborhood as your property.
http://nalmls.com/NALMLSReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7110015658
Without seeing the house my best estimate is that the market rent would be nearer the $1,500 range
Search Criteria: county= Madisonprop_type= SFDstatus= ACT, CNT, PND, SLD and <> XF((status date >= 01-Aug-2011) and status in (R,S,X,W,K,L) or status in (A,M,P,T,V,C,AC,H))(subdivision like WILLIAMSBURG VILLAGE) Properties Currently for Sale Addr: 3816 MASTIN LAKE ROAD MLS#: 511152 A #1 City/Area: HUNTSVILLE/HN PropType: SF List Price: $59,000 Sold Price: $0 $/Sqft: $34.97 Beds: 4 Baths: 2 AprxSqFt: 1,687 Lot: 80X146 SldDate: Acres: 0.33 AprxAge: Unknwn Fireplc: One, GasLog DOM: N/A ElemSch: W.MASTIN Mid: DAV-M High: JOHN Subdivision: WILLIAMSBURG VILLAGE Features: SL Frame, 1/4Brick CookTop, Oven None Deck, CvrdPati Agent Comments: Remarks: NICE HARDWOOD FLOORS IN THE LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND 3 BEDROOMS. TILE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND BATHS. Addr: 3723 JAMESTOWN ROAD MLS#: 874672 A #2 City/Area: HUNTSVILLE/HN PropType: SF List Price: $59,900 Sold Price: $0 $/Sqft: $32.38 Beds: 4 Baths: 2 AprxSqFt: 1,850 Lot: 86X140 SldDate: Acres: 0.2764 AprxAge: 26-49Yr Fireplc: None DOM: N/A ElemSch: W.MASTIN Mid: EDWHIT High: JOHN Subdivision: WILLIAMSBURG VILLAGE Features: 2S 1/2Brick Rng/Ovn 1CarGar Patio, Curb/Gut Agent Comments: Remarks: Investors Special!!! This 4 bedroom home in a well established neighborhood and can be restored to its original beauty with a little TLC! Wont last long :) --Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed--Copyright: 2012 by NALMLS, Inc. WWW.HuntsvilleRealty.NET Prepared by Philip Winburn on 8/11/2012 Properties Currently for Sale Addr: 3814 JAMESTOWN ROAD MLS#: 697997 A #3 City/Area: HUNTSVILLE/HN PropType: SF List Price: $89,900 Sold Price: $0 $/Sqft: $49.83 Beds: 4 Baths: 3 AprxSqFt: 1,804 Lot: 80X140 SldDate: Acres: 0.25712 AprxAge: 26-49Yr Fireplc: None DOM: N/A ElemSch: W.MASTIN Mid: DAV-M High: JOHN Subdivision: WILLIAMSBURG VILLAGE Features: 2S Frame, 1/2Brick CookTop, Oven, Dshwsh 1CarGar, AttGar Patio, TreedLot, Curb/Gut, Sidewalk Agent Comments: Remarks: Home has been renovated with new paint, vinyl and a kitchen with granite countertops plus a tiled backsplash. Hardwood floors have been resurfaced. New roof and some new landscaping. Some new mirrors and fixtures. Level fenced in backyard. Properties Recently Sold Addr: 3814 MASTIN LAKE ROAD MLS#: 539161 S #4 City/Area: HUNTSVILLE/HN PropType: SF List Price: $43,000 Sold Price: $43,000 $/Sqft: $26.71 Beds: 4 Baths: 2 AprxSqFt: 1,610 Lot: 80 X146 SldDate: 06/22/2012 Acres: 0.26814 AprxAge: 26-49Yr Fireplc: None DOM: 15 ElemSch: W.MASTIN Mid: DAV-M High: JOHN Subdivision: WILLIAMSBURG VILLAGE Features: SL Frame Rng/Ovn, Disposl None Patio, Deck, Porch, TreedLot, Curb/Gut, Sidewalk Seller Paid Costs: $0 Seller Paid Points: $0 Agent Comments: Remarks: WOW, good curb appeal, great floor plan and ample space for everyone in this 4 bedroom home. Home recently freshened with paint and carpet. Lower level features a bedroom, rec room, laundry room and a private office. Entertain in the spacious treed yard from the lower patio or upper level deck. Ready for a new owner today so don't miss out on this charming home. Call for your appointment today and start packing tomorrow. --Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed--Copyright: 2012 by NALMLS, Inc. WWW.HuntsvilleRealty.NET Prepared by Philip Winburn on 8/11/2012 Comparable Property Statistics Active properties Total # of Listings 3 Lowest Price Listing $59,000 Highest Price Listing $89,900 Average Price $69,600 Avg. Price/SqFt $39 Avg. Days on Market 0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sold properties Total # of Listings 1 Lowest Price Listing $43,000 Highest Price Listing $43,000 Average Price $43,000 Avg. Price/SqFt $27 Avg. Days on Market 15 --Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed--Copyright: 2012 by NALMLS, Inc. WWW.HuntsvilleRealty.NET Prepared by Philip Winburn on 8/11/2012 Homes for Sale Huntsville Homes for sale Huntsville; Search the Huntsville Al MLS for homes for sale in Huntsville Al at www.HomesForSaleHuntsville.net
Cumulative AnalysisListing Category Lowest Price Highest Price Average Price Avg Price/Sqft Active $59,000 $89,900 $69,600 $39 Sold $43,000 $43,000 $43,000 $27 Total $43,000 $89,900 $62,950 $36 Sold Property AnalysisAddress List Price Sold Price DOM % Chg SP/Sqft 3814 MASTIN LAKE ROAD $43,000 $43,000 15 0.0% $26.71 Total Averages $43,000 $43,000 15 0.0% $27 --Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed--Copyright: 2012 by NALMLS, Inc. WWW.HuntsvilleRealty.NET Prepared by Philip Winburn on 8/11/2012 Property Summary . Sta Street Address Bed Baths SqFt Aprx. Age L Price S Price Sold Date DOM 1 A 3816 MASTIN LAKE ROAD 4 2 1,687 Unknwn $59,000 $0 N/A 2 A 3723 JAMESTOWN ROAD 4 2 1,850 26-49Yr $59,900 $0 N/A 3 A 3814 JAMESTOWN ROAD 4 3 1,804 26-49Yr $89,900 $0 N/A 4 S 3814 MASTIN LAKE ROAD 4 2 1,610 26-49Yr $43,000 $43,000 06/22/2012 15 --Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed--Copyright: 2012 by NALMLS, Inc. WWW.HuntsvilleRealty.NET Prepared by Philip Winburn on 8/11/2012 WWW.HuntsvilleRealty.NET Prepared by Philip Winburn on 8/11/2012
Huntsville Al real estate; sales up from 2011
Huntsville AL real estate; New home sales up almost 7% from 2011
August 11th, 2012 11:38 AM
Source; ACRE New Construction Monthly Report
Alabama new home sales during the 2nd quarter of 2012 were 6.6 percent higher than the same period in 2011. Year-to-date (YTD) through June, sales are up 8.7 percent from 2011. June residential sales in Alabama experienced a growth rate of 6.0 percent when compared to June 2011. June new home sales in Alabama's five metro markets, representing approximately seventy percent of all statewide transactions, experienced a 16.6 percent increase from the prior month. Sixty percent of metro areas have experienced YTD increase in new home sales compared to 2011 with Montgomery (up 46%) posting the best results followed by Birmingham (25%) and Tuscaloosa (17%). YTD new home sales have declined in Mobile (down 23%) and for Huntsville AL real estate (down 5%). Demand: In June, Alabama new home sales outperformed the US market which reflected an increase of 15.1 percent from June 2011 but an 8.4 percent decline from the prior month, according to the US Census Bureau & HUD. The release also reported that the results from the South region were up 6.5 percent from June 2011 but 8.6 percent down last month. Supply: Statewide new construction inventory has declined by approximately 13 percent from last June which is consistent with US trend (down 24%). All metro markets have experienced reductions in inventory since June 2011. Birmingham (down 20%), Mobile (-10%) and Tuscaloosa (-9%) led the state in inventory reduction. Alabama's metro markets in June reflect 4.1 months of new home supply, a significant improvement from 4.9 months of supply in June 2011 and down from 4.9 months from May 2012. According to the US Census Bureau, the US inventory of new homes for sale decreased to 144,000 homes or 4.9 months' supply, also a big improvement from 6.6 months of supply in June 2011 (down 25%). Pricing: Alabama's metro market's median new home sales price in June was $226,766, an increase of 8.2 percent from last month and an increase of 13.9% when compared to June 2011. View full sizeAL YTD residential building permits rise 6.2% from 2011. Infograph courtesy of ACRE. All rights reserved. New Home Pipeline (see graph): June statewide housing starts increased by .6 percent from the prior month and increased 7.8 percent from June 2011. YTD housing starts are up 4.3%. June statewide building permits were down 6.2 percent from the prior month and 2.2 percent from May 2011. YTD building permits are up 6.2%. Residential Construction Employment: According to the Alabama Dept. of Industrial Relations, statewide residential construction employment was up .2 percent (100 jobs) to 60,800 from last month but remains down 8.9 percent or 6,000 workers from June. Local Results: 8 out of the 27 home builder associations (30% - down from 37% in prior month) reported gains in building permits from the prior month (May 2012) while 10 associations (37% - down from 70%) reported gains in housing starts. Favorable weather conditions have positively impacted new home construction in recent months. The new home industry is expected to gradually improve in 2012 and beyond as the general consensus is that the worst market conditions are in the rearview mirror. One caveat, weak overall US job creation and uncertainty resulting from Europe financial crisis and upcoming general election (future US fiscal path) continue to give industry watchers reason for significant concern. The ACRE New Construction Monthly Report is work product stemming from our partnership with the Home Builder's Association of Alabama Foundation. About ACRE. ACRE was founded in 1996 by the Alabama Real Estate Commission, the Alabama Association of REALTORS and the Office of the Dean, UA Culverhouse College of Commerce. ACRE is not a state-funded entity, rather its operates in part because of the goodwill & generosity of our statewide ACRE Partners.
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August 11th, 2012 11:38 AM
Source; ACRE New Construction Monthly Report
Alabama new home sales during the 2nd quarter of 2012 were 6.6 percent higher than the same period in 2011. Year-to-date (YTD) through June, sales are up 8.7 percent from 2011. June residential sales in Alabama experienced a growth rate of 6.0 percent when compared to June 2011. June new home sales in Alabama's five metro markets, representing approximately seventy percent of all statewide transactions, experienced a 16.6 percent increase from the prior month. Sixty percent of metro areas have experienced YTD increase in new home sales compared to 2011 with Montgomery (up 46%) posting the best results followed by Birmingham (25%) and Tuscaloosa (17%). YTD new home sales have declined in Mobile (down 23%) and for Huntsville AL real estate (down 5%). Demand: In June, Alabama new home sales outperformed the US market which reflected an increase of 15.1 percent from June 2011 but an 8.4 percent decline from the prior month, according to the US Census Bureau & HUD. The release also reported that the results from the South region were up 6.5 percent from June 2011 but 8.6 percent down last month. Supply: Statewide new construction inventory has declined by approximately 13 percent from last June which is consistent with US trend (down 24%). All metro markets have experienced reductions in inventory since June 2011. Birmingham (down 20%), Mobile (-10%) and Tuscaloosa (-9%) led the state in inventory reduction. Alabama's metro markets in June reflect 4.1 months of new home supply, a significant improvement from 4.9 months of supply in June 2011 and down from 4.9 months from May 2012. According to the US Census Bureau, the US inventory of new homes for sale decreased to 144,000 homes or 4.9 months' supply, also a big improvement from 6.6 months of supply in June 2011 (down 25%). Pricing: Alabama's metro market's median new home sales price in June was $226,766, an increase of 8.2 percent from last month and an increase of 13.9% when compared to June 2011. View full sizeAL YTD residential building permits rise 6.2% from 2011. Infograph courtesy of ACRE. All rights reserved. New Home Pipeline (see graph): June statewide housing starts increased by .6 percent from the prior month and increased 7.8 percent from June 2011. YTD housing starts are up 4.3%. June statewide building permits were down 6.2 percent from the prior month and 2.2 percent from May 2011. YTD building permits are up 6.2%. Residential Construction Employment: According to the Alabama Dept. of Industrial Relations, statewide residential construction employment was up .2 percent (100 jobs) to 60,800 from last month but remains down 8.9 percent or 6,000 workers from June. Local Results: 8 out of the 27 home builder associations (30% - down from 37% in prior month) reported gains in building permits from the prior month (May 2012) while 10 associations (37% - down from 70%) reported gains in housing starts. Favorable weather conditions have positively impacted new home construction in recent months. The new home industry is expected to gradually improve in 2012 and beyond as the general consensus is that the worst market conditions are in the rearview mirror. One caveat, weak overall US job creation and uncertainty resulting from Europe financial crisis and upcoming general election (future US fiscal path) continue to give industry watchers reason for significant concern. The ACRE New Construction Monthly Report is work product stemming from our partnership with the Home Builder's Association of Alabama Foundation. About ACRE. ACRE was founded in 1996 by the Alabama Real Estate Commission, the Alabama Association of REALTORS and the Office of the Dean, UA Culverhouse College of Commerce. ACRE is not a state-funded entity, rather its operates in part because of the goodwill & generosity of our statewide ACRE Partners.
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Friday, August 10, 2012
Huntsville real estate; crawl space moisture
Huntsville real estate; Is Crawl Space Encapsulation Right For You, Your Client or Your Situation?
August 10th, 2012 8:05 PM
Is Crawl Space Encapsulation Right For You, Your Client or Your Situation? Source: James A. "Buck" Durham, P.E. Now that summer is in full swing, you may find home inspectors telling you and your clients that they've found wet conditions in the crawl space area beneath a home. Since this is usually the dry time of the year, then more than likely, the wet conditions are related to high humidity rather than water seepage into the crawl space. The most common source of humidity inside a crawl space is related to a combination of moisture vapor rising out of the uncovered ground and warm, high-humidity air entering the crawl space through the perimeter foundation vents. The first problem has long been understood and easily combated by placing a vapor barrier over the ground. The second problem is the most misunderstood problem in our industry and something you must understand and be able to explain to your clients. Whenever warm (hot), humid air enters the crawl space through the perimeter foundation vents, its temperature drops about 20 degrees or more since the temperature in the crawl space is much cooler than outside air. This lower temperature is caused by a combination of factors including air conditioning duct leakage, cold radiation from the ducts/floor above and the fact that there is no direct sunlight or massive air flow into the space. When the warm/humid air enters the crawl space, its temperature immediately drops, so it must give up its moisture and this moisture condenses on cool objects such as air conditioning ducts, the wood floor (exposed to interior air conditioning) and the ground surface. As this moisture collects over time, the humidity in the crawl space increases dramatically. One of the main problems with wet/humid crawl spaces is the formation of mold/mildew and the deterioration of the wood floor system. Wood is a hygroscopic material, meaning that it tries to reach equilibrium with the surrounding atmosphere-either absorbing moisture from high humidity air or off-gassing moisture in low humidity air. (By the way, this is why joints in wood trim/moldings located inside a house open/close throughout the year.) When exposed to high humidity, wood takes on moisture and when its moisture content reaches a certain level, it becomes a perfect host for wood inhabiting fungi which can literally destroy it. See Photo 1. The end result is a condition we call decay, rot, dote or doze. Some fungi live largely on the wood's cellulose while others feed on both Photo 1 the lignin and the cellulose. The most common fungi we see feeding on our ever popular Southern Pine floor joists is Brown Rot. After prolonged fungi attack, the floor joists take on a brown color, crack across the grain, shrink, collapse and even crush into a fine powder. Brown, crumbly rot in the dry condition is often called "dry rot" but this is really a misnomer as it takes high moisture/humidity to decay wood. The wood may later dry but the rot/decay was caused by exposure to high moisture. Another common problem with wet/humid crawl spaces is cupped hardwood flooring inside the home. Cupping, also called "washboard" is a condition where the edges of a piece of flooring (across its width) are high and the center is lower. This generally develops gradually. Moisture imbalance through the thickness of the flooring is the only cause. Moisture is greater on the bottom of the board than on the top. The moisture from the crawlspace rises up into the home due to what is called the "stack effect" and this creates high moisture conditions on the bottom face of the hardwood flooring. This in turn causes the bottom face of the hardwood boards to swell (expand) dimensionally (wood expands when wet) and this creates the cupping condition. So How Do You Prevent High Humidity In A Crawl Space? The best way is to cover the ground with a seamless vapor barrier, extend the barrier up the perimeter foundation walls, seal it to the foundation walls and cover/close-off the foundation vents. This sounds like an easy proposition until you crawl under a home and see the network of ever present obstructions caused by A/C ductwork, plumbing pipes, electrical wires, foundation piers and floor supports -- let alone the low headroom, construction debris to be removed and muddy conditions which are often present. Another important factor when sealing off a crawl space from ground and air moisture is to use a high quality vapor barrier-typically 16- or 20-mil thick polyethylene as opposed to the long standard 6-mil plastic. This material is much more resistant to snags and tears caused by crawl space traffic and the storage of materials under the home. Plus, it is imperative that the vapor barrier be completely seamless and this is accomplished by sealing all the seams/laps with heavy duty vinyl tape. The thicker the vapor barrier, the better it is for tape-sealing. After the crawl space is encapsulated, there are a host of immediate benefits. Condensation stops, mildewy odors that once permeated the home go away, mold/fungus on the floor structure go away, cupped hardwood flooring may eventually lie back down and dust/allergens/mold spores no longer seep into the home through cracks/crevices in the floor. And if the floor system is damp or wet from long term exposure to high moisture, a central dehumidifier can be placed in the crawl space to dry it out. Also and alternatively, one can insulate the perimeter foundation walls and tap into the central heating/air conditioning system ductwork and heat or cool the space under the home-oftentimes reducing the home's annual heating/cooling costs. No matter how you view it, crawl space encapsulation is the best way to go in the humid, southeastern corner of the United States. Although the Building Codes still require crawl space ventilation in new home construction, we're seeing rapid changes in the thinking of Code Officials (writers) as they now allow sealed crawl spaces if continuously operated mechanical ventilation is provided or the crawl space is insulated and provided with conditioned air. So the next time you find a wet/humid crawl space during the dry time of the year, don't be misled by uninformed contractors that tell you that more ventilation is needed. This will only worsen the problem! For more information about this and other common "house problems" please visit my web site at www.dwengineers.com. And if you ever have a question or concern about a house problem, feel free to call me at 256-318-0982 256-318-0982 . I'll gladly discuss the problem free of charge. Cordially, James A. "Buck" Durham, P.E.
Homes for Sale Huntsville Homes for sale Huntsville; Search the Huntsville Al MLS for homes for sale in Huntsville Al at www.HomesForSaleHuntsville.net
About Durham & Wehrman Engineering Inc Durham & Wehrman Engineering was incorporated in the State of Alabama on February 12, 2007. We were formerly JADE Engineering and Inspection, Inc. which started business in 1987. We specialize in residential and commercial building inspections for major insurance companies, Huntsville real estate Realtors, mortgage companies, homeowners and contractors. We also perform foundation and structural design and specialize in the development of foundation and structural framing plans for complex building structures. Our owners, James A. "Buck" Durham, P.E. and Joel D. Wehrman, P.E., are graduates of the University of Missouri-Rolla (Missouri University of Science and Technology) and have been working together since the mid 80s. Collectively they have inspected more than 15,000 homes and commercial buildings. Our engineers pride themselves on an ability to inspect a home or commercial building and quickly diagnose any problems that might exist. In the event that we are inspecting a home or commercial building for a Real Estate transaction, we are able to explain the problems and put them into proper perspective for all interested parties. We typically supplement our written reports with photographs, CAD drawings and a list of authoritative references.
August 10th, 2012 8:05 PM
Is Crawl Space Encapsulation Right For You, Your Client or Your Situation? Source: James A. "Buck" Durham, P.E. Now that summer is in full swing, you may find home inspectors telling you and your clients that they've found wet conditions in the crawl space area beneath a home. Since this is usually the dry time of the year, then more than likely, the wet conditions are related to high humidity rather than water seepage into the crawl space. The most common source of humidity inside a crawl space is related to a combination of moisture vapor rising out of the uncovered ground and warm, high-humidity air entering the crawl space through the perimeter foundation vents. The first problem has long been understood and easily combated by placing a vapor barrier over the ground. The second problem is the most misunderstood problem in our industry and something you must understand and be able to explain to your clients. Whenever warm (hot), humid air enters the crawl space through the perimeter foundation vents, its temperature drops about 20 degrees or more since the temperature in the crawl space is much cooler than outside air. This lower temperature is caused by a combination of factors including air conditioning duct leakage, cold radiation from the ducts/floor above and the fact that there is no direct sunlight or massive air flow into the space. When the warm/humid air enters the crawl space, its temperature immediately drops, so it must give up its moisture and this moisture condenses on cool objects such as air conditioning ducts, the wood floor (exposed to interior air conditioning) and the ground surface. As this moisture collects over time, the humidity in the crawl space increases dramatically. One of the main problems with wet/humid crawl spaces is the formation of mold/mildew and the deterioration of the wood floor system. Wood is a hygroscopic material, meaning that it tries to reach equilibrium with the surrounding atmosphere-either absorbing moisture from high humidity air or off-gassing moisture in low humidity air. (By the way, this is why joints in wood trim/moldings located inside a house open/close throughout the year.) When exposed to high humidity, wood takes on moisture and when its moisture content reaches a certain level, it becomes a perfect host for wood inhabiting fungi which can literally destroy it. See Photo 1. The end result is a condition we call decay, rot, dote or doze. Some fungi live largely on the wood's cellulose while others feed on both Photo 1 the lignin and the cellulose. The most common fungi we see feeding on our ever popular Southern Pine floor joists is Brown Rot. After prolonged fungi attack, the floor joists take on a brown color, crack across the grain, shrink, collapse and even crush into a fine powder. Brown, crumbly rot in the dry condition is often called "dry rot" but this is really a misnomer as it takes high moisture/humidity to decay wood. The wood may later dry but the rot/decay was caused by exposure to high moisture. Another common problem with wet/humid crawl spaces is cupped hardwood flooring inside the home. Cupping, also called "washboard" is a condition where the edges of a piece of flooring (across its width) are high and the center is lower. This generally develops gradually. Moisture imbalance through the thickness of the flooring is the only cause. Moisture is greater on the bottom of the board than on the top. The moisture from the crawlspace rises up into the home due to what is called the "stack effect" and this creates high moisture conditions on the bottom face of the hardwood flooring. This in turn causes the bottom face of the hardwood boards to swell (expand) dimensionally (wood expands when wet) and this creates the cupping condition. So How Do You Prevent High Humidity In A Crawl Space? The best way is to cover the ground with a seamless vapor barrier, extend the barrier up the perimeter foundation walls, seal it to the foundation walls and cover/close-off the foundation vents. This sounds like an easy proposition until you crawl under a home and see the network of ever present obstructions caused by A/C ductwork, plumbing pipes, electrical wires, foundation piers and floor supports -- let alone the low headroom, construction debris to be removed and muddy conditions which are often present. Another important factor when sealing off a crawl space from ground and air moisture is to use a high quality vapor barrier-typically 16- or 20-mil thick polyethylene as opposed to the long standard 6-mil plastic. This material is much more resistant to snags and tears caused by crawl space traffic and the storage of materials under the home. Plus, it is imperative that the vapor barrier be completely seamless and this is accomplished by sealing all the seams/laps with heavy duty vinyl tape. The thicker the vapor barrier, the better it is for tape-sealing. After the crawl space is encapsulated, there are a host of immediate benefits. Condensation stops, mildewy odors that once permeated the home go away, mold/fungus on the floor structure go away, cupped hardwood flooring may eventually lie back down and dust/allergens/mold spores no longer seep into the home through cracks/crevices in the floor. And if the floor system is damp or wet from long term exposure to high moisture, a central dehumidifier can be placed in the crawl space to dry it out. Also and alternatively, one can insulate the perimeter foundation walls and tap into the central heating/air conditioning system ductwork and heat or cool the space under the home-oftentimes reducing the home's annual heating/cooling costs. No matter how you view it, crawl space encapsulation is the best way to go in the humid, southeastern corner of the United States. Although the Building Codes still require crawl space ventilation in new home construction, we're seeing rapid changes in the thinking of Code Officials (writers) as they now allow sealed crawl spaces if continuously operated mechanical ventilation is provided or the crawl space is insulated and provided with conditioned air. So the next time you find a wet/humid crawl space during the dry time of the year, don't be misled by uninformed contractors that tell you that more ventilation is needed. This will only worsen the problem! For more information about this and other common "house problems" please visit my web site at www.dwengineers.com. And if you ever have a question or concern about a house problem, feel free to call me at 256-318-0982 256-318-0982 . I'll gladly discuss the problem free of charge. Cordially, James A. "Buck" Durham, P.E.
Homes for Sale Huntsville Homes for sale Huntsville; Search the Huntsville Al MLS for homes for sale in Huntsville Al at www.HomesForSaleHuntsville.net
About Durham & Wehrman Engineering Inc Durham & Wehrman Engineering was incorporated in the State of Alabama on February 12, 2007. We were formerly JADE Engineering and Inspection, Inc. which started business in 1987. We specialize in residential and commercial building inspections for major insurance companies, Huntsville real estate Realtors, mortgage companies, homeowners and contractors. We also perform foundation and structural design and specialize in the development of foundation and structural framing plans for complex building structures. Our owners, James A. "Buck" Durham, P.E. and Joel D. Wehrman, P.E., are graduates of the University of Missouri-Rolla (Missouri University of Science and Technology) and have been working together since the mid 80s. Collectively they have inspected more than 15,000 homes and commercial buildings. Our engineers pride themselves on an ability to inspect a home or commercial building and quickly diagnose any problems that might exist. In the event that we are inspecting a home or commercial building for a Real Estate transaction, we are able to explain the problems and put them into proper perspective for all interested parties. We typically supplement our written reports with photographs, CAD drawings and a list of authoritative references.
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