Posted by CarterCompany on September 29, 2011 | No Comments
According to rough data gathered from our MLS, our local market is improving!
Total Number of Sales
2010: 467 2011: 479
Average Listing Price of SOLD Properties
2010: $116,461 2011: $126,383
Average Selling Price
2010: $107,649 2011: $115,156
Average Days on Market
2010: 159 2011: 195
We are encouraged and optimistic that our local market will continue in this positive trend for the 4th Quarter of 2011 and 2012.
Posted by CarterCompany on June 9, 2011 | No Comments
While doing my morning Real Estate headline article scan, I was glad to find a positive statistic for home buyers in the news. Being the mathematical nerd that I am, I always tend to find the articles containing statistics most informative and worthy of reading. This particular article stated that according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI) data, nationwide housing affordability during the first quarter of 2011 rose to an all time high of 74.6%. This is the percentage of new and existing homes sold in the first quarter of 2011 that were affordable to families earning the national median income of $64,400.
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Follow the link below to this article in its entirety.
http://rismedia.com/2011-05-28/housing-affordability-rises-to-record-levels/
Posted by CarterCompany on May 4, 2011 | No Comments
It is amazing how a tragedy can bring out the best in a community. The devastation of last week’s tornado is still evident. While it certainly is heart breaking to drive through Cullman and see all the damage, it is unbelievably heart warming to also see the groups and individuals reaching out to help one another.
Below is information we received in a Storm Update from the City of Cullman on Tuesday May 3rd.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- FEMA Mobile Disaster Relief Center is set up in the parking lot near Walgreens on HWY 31 South below King Edward Street (Market Platz) for storm victims to register with the Federal Agency.
- Disaster Relief Center workers are canvassing Cullman County.
- Every individual with damage or any kind of loss should call 800.621.3362 or register online at www.disasterassistance.gov (includes physical damage, loss wages, injuries, repair materials, purchases, anything storm related)
- Must register with FEMA within 60 days of Disaster Declaration. (Cullman was declared a National Disaster Area by the President, Governor, Mayor of the City, and Chairman of the County Commission on Friday , April 29th)
- FEMA assistance includes insured, under-insured and non-insured situations.
- Keep all receipts associated with any repairs or purchases.
- FEMA representatives wear FEMA shirts and carry photo ID’s
- Damaged properties should take photos to help document loses for FEMA and Insurance
Shelters & Help
- The Volunteer Registration Center is located at Cullman High School. Contact United Way at 256.739.2948 or Donnie Riley at 256.734.5190. Sign up for Volunteer Assistance and to Volunteer. This is for City and County residents.
- Cullman Civic Center – American Red Cross is set up with food, shelter, and charging station. Tyson is cooking meals for the public.
- Cullman Wellness & Aquatics Center will have showers open to the public at no charge.
- Numerous groups and churches are cooking meals for the public at the Fair Grounds.
- St. Andrews Methodist Church on West Main has food for distribution into the County through Volunteer Fire Departments. Contact 256.339.8532. Open 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. daily.
- Monetary donations are the best way to help at this time. Contact Mike Bates at the Cullman Area Chapter of the Red Cross at 256.595.0491 or other recognized disaster groups.
- NARCOG has Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) for distribution through Sheriff Deputies. Contact Sheriff’s Office at 256.734.0342.
- Red Cross has meals available for delivery. Stations set up in Fairview, Hanceville, Dodge City, and Cullman. Contact Mike Bates (don’t leave message) 256.595.0491.
Posted by admin on February 21, 2011 | No Comments
I am so glad you visited our new Cullman Real Estate website and hope you found it to be easy to use and informative.
We have put a tremendous amount of time and effort into building an original website, containing relevant, up to date local market information, as opposed to the standard template real estate websites. Whether you are a buyer, seller or just curious as to what is happening in the Cullman area real estate market, we hope you found what you were looking for here and will revisit our site often.
We built this site for you. Please feel free to give us your feedback. We would love to make it even better.
Posted by admin on February 21, 2011 | No Comments
January 2010 – Cullman Area Real Estate Statistics
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET – 151
AVERAGE SELL PRICE – $112,438
AVERAGE LIST PRICE – $119,808
LIST TO SELL PRICE RATIO – 94%
January 2011 – Cullman Area Real Estate Statistics
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET – 191
AVERAGE SELL PRICE – $113,713
AVERAGE LIST PRICE – $122,608
LIST TO SELL PRICE RATIO – 93%
Posted by admin on February 21, 2010 | No Comments
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Choose the Right Realtor for You
Choosing the right Realtor for you is so important. A common misconception is thinking you must work with the Agent whose name is on the sign. To take full advantage of the services a Realtor can provide, it is well worth the effort to seek out and find the Realtor with whom you want to work. You need to be comfortable with and trust your Agent. Trust your instincts!
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Choose a Lender and get Pre-qualified
So often people will wait until after they find the house they want to buy to get pre-qualified by their Lender. You should choose your Lender and get pre-qualified before you begin your home search for two main reasons:
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Know What is Available in Your Price Range – Before Buying
Form an educated opinion of the true market value of a property before you make an offer. You should look at several comparable properties to determine your opinion of the fair market value of the one you choose. The more you know about the market the better.
- You cannot determine your price range if you do not know how much money you qualify to borrow and/or the approximate monthly payment. Don’t cut yourself short by underestimating your buying power. Also, you certainly would not want to be devastated by finding your dream home only to realize you can’t afford it.
- Being pre-qualified with your lender gives you more negotiating leverage. An offer from a pre-qualified buyer is much more appealing to the seller.
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Begin with the End in Mind…..Resale Value
Statistics tell us that in four years you will be selling. The average first time buyer only stays in a home for four years. A Realtor with your best interest in mind will provide you with objective information about the current market value and make sure you keep in mind the future market value and your ability to resale your property.
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Go for it!
Lastly, but just as important. Once you have found the house that “feels” right, act on it. So often, people lose “the” house because they are hesitant and wait too long to make an offer. Again, trust your instincts!
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