Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 1:47pm CDT Modified: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 3:37pm
Hoover Mayor Petelos considers run for governor
Birmingham Business Journal - by Lauren B. Cooper Staff
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Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos said Wednesday he is "strongly" considering a run for Alabama governor in 2010.
Petelos said he’s been talking with people around the state about running as a Republican nominee, but has yet to form a campaign committee or take official action.A decision could be made by June 1, he said, when candidates are allowed to begin raising campaign funds.
Petelos currently is in his second term as mayor of Hoover. A former legislator in the state’s House of Representatives, the Ensley native previously served as Alabama’s commissioner of the Department of Human Resources, a spot appointed by Gov. Fob James. He now sits on its board, an appointment made by Gov. Bob Riley, who cannot run again because of term limits.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Hoover Real Estate
The Top 50 in overall performance was compiled by reviewing more than 2 million restaurant reviews that have been appearing on OpenTable.com, which operates a restaurant reservation Web site. Winners come from22 states. Highlands Bar & Grill is owned by chef Frank Stitt, who also owns Bottega.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Hoover Real Estate
1049 Legacy Drive Greystone Legacy HOOVER, AL - $650,000 Very nice house click on details to see. MLS number 411452 check it out on Realtor.com
Rod Hicks
Weichert, Realtors Access Realty
205 222 3500
Rod Hicks
Weichert, Realtors Access Realty
205 222 3500
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Hoover Real Estate
Daily Real Estate News April 14, 2009How to avoid the Vacant Home Look Selling a home that is vacant can be harder than selling a lived-in home, experts say. Here are some ideas from Pam and Dave Pettigrew, certified residential specialists with Prudential Rocky Mountain in Fort Collins, Colo., on what practitioners and sellers should consider to protect an empty property and get it sold.
Give the house a lived-in look. Get a neighbor or family member to make the house look occupied by parking a car in the driveway, opening and closing the drapes and taking in any mail.
Groom the yard. Use a lawn service during the summer to keep the grass cut and a snow removal service in the winter to scrape the walks and driveway.
No outstanding nicks. Hide the effects of missing furniture. Paint and replace rugs so there are no faded spots or blemishes on the walls. Cover accent paint that alone looks odd.
Leave some furniture. A few chairs, tables, lamps and beds (or empty mattress boxes with spreads) give buyers a sense of space.
Keep the utilities on. Set the thermostat at a comfortable level during the winter and summer.
Hire a maid. Make sure the home remains spotless.
Check the homeowner’s policy. Understand the coverage when the home is vacant.
Rod Hicks
Weichert, Realtors Access Realty
205 222 3500
Give the house a lived-in look. Get a neighbor or family member to make the house look occupied by parking a car in the driveway, opening and closing the drapes and taking in any mail.
Groom the yard. Use a lawn service during the summer to keep the grass cut and a snow removal service in the winter to scrape the walks and driveway.
No outstanding nicks. Hide the effects of missing furniture. Paint and replace rugs so there are no faded spots or blemishes on the walls. Cover accent paint that alone looks odd.
Leave some furniture. A few chairs, tables, lamps and beds (or empty mattress boxes with spreads) give buyers a sense of space.
Keep the utilities on. Set the thermostat at a comfortable level during the winter and summer.
Hire a maid. Make sure the home remains spotless.
Check the homeowner’s policy. Understand the coverage when the home is vacant.
Rod Hicks
Weichert, Realtors Access Realty
205 222 3500
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Hoover Real Estate
A lot of people has heard the children song "sitting on the fence post chewing my bubble gum". If you are still sitting on the fence about a house it's time to get off that fence. Houses are selling so give me a call and let me know if I can help. You also might qualify for the $8000.00 tax credit!!!!!!!!!!!
Rod Hicks
Weichert, Realtors Access Realty
205 222 3500
Rod Hicks
Weichert, Realtors Access Realty
205 222 3500
Monday, April 13, 2009
Hoover Real Estate Sales Commission
We @ Weichert Real Estate do things different. During these economic conditions we can use all the help you can get, Also trying to sell your house you need as much exposure as you can get. The following is an example of our packages. We can customize the package to match your needs.
WEICHERT, REALTORS ACCESS REALTY
PACKAGE 1 3.5 % SELLING AND LISTING SIDE COMMISSION PLUS $500.00 PAID UP FRONT AND $195.00 ARCHIVAL FEE PAID AT CLOSING. LISTING IN MLS, REALTOR.COM SIGN IN YARD WE COMMUNICATE WHEN THERE WILL BE A SHOWING. 6 Month in MLS
PACKAGE 2 4.5 % SELLING AND LISTING SIDE COMMISSION PLUS $300.00 PAID UP FRONT AND $195.00 ARCHIVAL FEE PAID AT CLOSING. THE REST SAME AS PACKAGE 1
PACKAGE 3 6% SELLING AND LISTING SIDE COMMISSION $195.00 ARCHIVAL FEE PAID AT CLOSING. 2 OPEN HOUSES EVERY MONTH PROPERTY OWN BLOG ADDRESS WITH EXTRA PICTURES COMMUNICATE WEEKLY AND EVERYTHING IN PACKAGE 1
Rod Hicks
Weichert Realtors Access Realty
205 222 3500
WEICHERT, REALTORS ACCESS REALTY
PACKAGE 1 3.5 % SELLING AND LISTING SIDE COMMISSION PLUS $500.00 PAID UP FRONT AND $195.00 ARCHIVAL FEE PAID AT CLOSING. LISTING IN MLS, REALTOR.COM SIGN IN YARD WE COMMUNICATE WHEN THERE WILL BE A SHOWING. 6 Month in MLS
PACKAGE 2 4.5 % SELLING AND LISTING SIDE COMMISSION PLUS $300.00 PAID UP FRONT AND $195.00 ARCHIVAL FEE PAID AT CLOSING. THE REST SAME AS PACKAGE 1
PACKAGE 3 6% SELLING AND LISTING SIDE COMMISSION $195.00 ARCHIVAL FEE PAID AT CLOSING. 2 OPEN HOUSES EVERY MONTH PROPERTY OWN BLOG ADDRESS WITH EXTRA PICTURES COMMUNICATE WEEKLY AND EVERYTHING IN PACKAGE 1
Rod Hicks
Weichert Realtors Access Realty
205 222 3500
Friday, April 10, 2009
Hoover Real Estate Sales Commissions
If you are thinking about selling your house let me know. We have several commission plans Starting at 3.5 % and up. Other fees may apply. This includes the selling agent and listing agent. Give me a call. let us show you the packages we have available.
Rod Hicks
Weichert, Realtors Access Realty
205 222 3500
Rod Hicks
Weichert, Realtors Access Realty
205 222 3500
Hoover Real Estate
Alabama’s energy cost ranks in the middle of the country, according to a new study released by .The council’s report ranks Alabama 23rd among the 50 states, tied with Ohio.The index ranks states according to two major energy costs affecting small businesses, individuals and families: The price of regular gasoline at the pump and the cost of electricity.
Raymond Keating, the council’s chief economist and author of the report, said making energy more affordable and abundant should be a key objective for policy makers to help small businesses survive the current economic turmoil.
“In tough economic conditions such as these, elected officials at all levels of government need to be aware of how their policies impact energy costs, and in turn small businesses,” Keating said in a news release.
According to the index, the lowest cost states are: 1) Wyoming; 2) Idaho; 3) Utah; 4) Kentucky; and 5) West Virginia.
The highest cost states are: 46) Massachusetts; 47) Rhode Island; 48) Alaska; 49) Connecticut — tied with New York — and 50) Hawaii.
Raymond Keating, the council’s chief economist and author of the report, said making energy more affordable and abundant should be a key objective for policy makers to help small businesses survive the current economic turmoil.
“In tough economic conditions such as these, elected officials at all levels of government need to be aware of how their policies impact energy costs, and in turn small businesses,” Keating said in a news release.
According to the index, the lowest cost states are: 1) Wyoming; 2) Idaho; 3) Utah; 4) Kentucky; and 5) West Virginia.
The highest cost states are: 46) Massachusetts; 47) Rhode Island; 48) Alaska; 49) Connecticut — tied with New York — and 50) Hawaii.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Hoover Real Estate
Market Conditions
by Realty Times Staff
According to the National Association of Home Builders, buyers could be gearing up for a return to the market.
In a survey for Century 21 Real Estate last month among prospective first-time home buyers who indicated they were likely to purchase a home in the next two years, a majority – 78 percent – said that now is a good time to buy a home. Of those responding to the online poll, 68 percent said that now is a better time to buy than six months ago.
And its not just good news there. The new home market is seeing promising numbers as well. Single-family permits were up 11 percent in February.
"With affordability up dramatically, reports from our builders in the field indicate that foot traffic in new homes is on the rise and consumer interest is increasing with each passing day. These are encouraging signs that the housing market may be finally reaching a bottom," said NAHB Chairman Joe Robson.
Published: April 8, 2009
by Realty Times Staff
According to the National Association of Home Builders, buyers could be gearing up for a return to the market.
In a survey for Century 21 Real Estate last month among prospective first-time home buyers who indicated they were likely to purchase a home in the next two years, a majority – 78 percent – said that now is a good time to buy a home. Of those responding to the online poll, 68 percent said that now is a better time to buy than six months ago.
And its not just good news there. The new home market is seeing promising numbers as well. Single-family permits were up 11 percent in February.
"With affordability up dramatically, reports from our builders in the field indicate that foot traffic in new homes is on the rise and consumer interest is increasing with each passing day. These are encouraging signs that the housing market may be finally reaching a bottom," said NAHB Chairman Joe Robson.
Published: April 8, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Hoover Real Estate And Foreclosures
If you are sitting on the fence post and still waiting for prices to drop you don't have to. Just give me a call and we will make an offer on where you want to be. If you need anything that involves real estate residential or commercial give me a call.
Rod Hicks
Weichert, Realtors Access realty
205 222 3500
Rod Hicks
Weichert, Realtors Access realty
205 222 3500
Friday, April 3, 2009
Tax Credit
http://www.realtor.org/wps/wcm/connect/RO-Content/ro/government_affairs/gapublic/american_recovery_reinvestment_act_home
The bill provides for a $8,000 tax credit that would be available to first-time home buyers for the purchase of a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. The credit does not require repayment. Most of the mechanics of the credit will be the same as under the 2008 rules: the credit will be claimed on a tax return to reduce the purchaser's income tax liability. If any credit amount remains unused, then the unused amount will be refunded as a check to the purchaser.
This link will help you with the credit.
Rod Hicks
Weichert, Realtors Access Realty
205 222 3500
The bill provides for a $8,000 tax credit that would be available to first-time home buyers for the purchase of a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. The credit does not require repayment. Most of the mechanics of the credit will be the same as under the 2008 rules: the credit will be claimed on a tax return to reduce the purchaser's income tax liability. If any credit amount remains unused, then the unused amount will be refunded as a check to the purchaser.
This link will help you with the credit.
Rod Hicks
Weichert, Realtors Access Realty
205 222 3500
Hoover Real Estate
April is here and houses are selling. If you are in the market for buying or selling a house give me a call and let us show you what are team can do.
Rod Hicks
Weichert, Realtors Access Realty
205 222 3500
Rod Hicks
Weichert, Realtors Access Realty
205 222 3500
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