Hoover Living offers insightful stories about the Hoover real estate market drawing on the Mike Wald and Hayden Wald's three decades of experience as two of Hoover's most trusted real estate experts. Get updates on the market, coming soon listings, pricing trends, recently sold listings, staging and listing techniques, marketing strategies, home buying strategies, and much more.

Coming Soon! 1415 Steven Drive in Hoover

Beautifully updated 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with spacious covered deck overlooking large, level backyard. 

Updated kitchen

Updated Master bath

Spacious deck off kitchen and den overlooks large, level backyard.

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First 60 Days: The Market's Still Strong! 

      

There are interesting comparisons for the over-the-mountain housing market during the first 60 days of 2022 and 2023. The most important finding is that it's still a seller's market despite the increase in mortgage rates.

2022

534 homes sold with median days on the market of 3

Average list-to-sales price 101.2%

Average sold price $484,819

2023

380 homes sold with median days on the market of 5

Average list-to-sales price 99.27%

Average sold price $528,102

During the first 60 days of 2022, 154 more over-the-mountain homes were sold than during the first 60 days of this year. That's a 29% drop in unit volume. However, the average sales price for homes sold this year was 8.9%

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Just Sold! 4930 Ridge Pass

4930 Ridge Pass

Conveniently located in Hoover just minutes from all of the shopping and dining you could need.This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers main level living and plenty of space for entertaining. Filled with natural light, beautiful hardwoods and a smart floor plan, the bright open kitchen will quickly become the heart of the home with its stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet space, subway tile backsplash and large center island with seating where you'll love gathering with family or friends. Spacious primary with stylish ensuite featuring double vanity and large glass and tile shower. The fenced backyard features a covered patio area for enjoying the beautiful views. Designated laundry, 2 car garage, and lots of curb…

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Just Sold! 2225 Marion Street

Graced with thoughtful modern updates in a friendly neighborhood this charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers a large living area with gleaming hardwoods, formal dining room, and a bright open kitchen with stainless steel appliances and ample cabinet space. 2 car garage and basement storage. Large back deck for entertaining overlooks a spacious and flat backyard that is surrounded by mature landscaping. Recent updates include, inside paint, carpet, ceiling fans, locks and new stove top. Located in the heart of Bluff park, just minutes to the elementary school.

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Set on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Highlands neighborhood

Set in a quiet cul-de-sac this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home offers large-scale space and stop in your tracks curb appeal. From the 2 story foyer to the office, to the spacious living room with fireplace and arched doorways, each space is fresh and uncluttered. Gorgeous hardwood floors beam from the sunlight that flows through the home. Enjoy the large eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet space and center island great for gatherings with family or friends. Sizeable primary suite with tray ceiling, and walk-in closets offers space and privacy from the main living area of the home. Private ensuite boasts tiled shower with frameless glass door, jetted tub, and double…

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Showings start Saturday, October 16th

Set in a quiet cul-de-sac, this 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home offers large-scale space and stop in your tracks curb appeal. From the 2 story foyer to the office, to the spacious living room with fireplace and arched doorways, each space is fresh and uncluttered. Gorgeous hardwood floors beam from the sunlight that flows through the home. Enjoy the large eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet space and center island great for gatherings with family or friends. Sizeable primary suite with tray ceiling, and walk-in closets offers space and privacy from the main living area of the home. Private ensuite boasts tiled shower with frameless glass door, jetted tub, and double vanities. 2 additional…

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JUST SOLD! Multiple Offers, Well Over Asking in Riverchase

Listed for $399,900, Sold for $431,000 in just two days!

Tucked away in the beautiful Baneberry neighborhood of Riverchase this traditional and spacious home offers beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level, large open kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet space for storage, eat-in area, large center island and an easy flow through to the living area making entertaining friends and family a breeze. Primary bedroom boasts luxury ensuite with his and her vanities, oversized jetted tub, and separate tile shower. Finished basement provides a wet bar, and versatile space great for game or movie nights. Enjoy relaxing outside on the covered back deck overlooking the…

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Beautiful brick townhome

Beautiful brick townhome offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a spacious main level with open concept living flowing from the kitchen, eating area and living room. Large kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and oversized island great for a quick breakfast or extra space for entertaining. Upstairs boasts a spacious master with walk in closet and private ensuite featuring separate vanities, garden tub and beautiful tile shower. Outside find a lovely sitting and patio area, great for relaxing and hosting gatherings with friends or family. Quick access to the interstate, shopping and restaurants at Stadium Trace Village.


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Happy Clients: Cason and Tyler Daugherty

2037 Highlands Drive in Hoover.

We were first time sellers who decided to sell during a short and hectic timeframe, and it would have been overwhelming without the Wald Group.
Hayden, Mike, and Stacy are outstanding professionals who provided clear guidance and stability to us throughout the entire process. We can’t thank them enough for everything they did for us!

Cason and Tyler Daugherty

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We recently listed 2064 Cahaba Crest Drive in Altadena Woods. It's a beautiful 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with finished den down and a spacious, level backyard. The weekend it hit the market, we had 27 showings. By Monday, we had multiple offers and the listing was under contract for well over asking. We believe this level of interest is a strong indication of the neighborhood's popularity. 

Altadena Woods is a wonderful place to live for several reasons- great schools (zoned for Spain Park), convenient location (just south of Vestavia off Caldwell Mill Road), walkable neighborhood, attractively designed homes with great curb appeal, and a nice balance empty nesters and families with kids.

Altadena Woods by the numbers: There are 211 homes in the…

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