Found 78 blog entries tagged as Mike Wald.

Just Sold! 3233 Tyrol Road

This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home in Derby Downs recently sold in just two days, after receiving seven offers! The winning contract was $50,000 over the asking price! There are several reasons why there was so much interest in this home- great curb appeal, lots of space, great backyard and more. But, much of what makes a house a great place to call home has to do with the neighborhood where it's located. That's clearly the case with this home which is situated on the corner of Tyrol Road and Derby Drive in one of Vestavia's most popular neighborhoods- Derby Downs. There are a number of compelling reasons why Derby Downs is such a great place to live? First, and this is a common denominator among many of the most popular…

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Just Sold! 2333 Garland Drive

With a spacious floor plan featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this timeless Vestavia home has plenty of room for everyone inside and out! Step into the entry with beautiful picture frame molding, from there you'll find a large great room, and formal dining room. The open kitchen with breakfast area and gleaming hardwoods lead to a spacious deck that overlooks a private backyard with mature landscaping. Sizable family room with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, stone fireplace, and the floor to ceiling windows provide serene views and will quickly become the focal point for gatherings or relaxing. Below you will find a full basement with garage and brick fireplace. This well established home is located close to Vestavia…

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This beautiful garden home in Caldwell Crossings had showings every 30 minutes all day long on the first Saturday it was listed. The next day the Open House was attended by over 30 groups. By Monday we had received six offers and the winning buyers agreed to pay $20,000 over asking price. Several factors contributed to the popularity of this listing. The home has great curb appeal, a functional and open floor plan, and a spacious level backyard. The location is convenient, too. We also believe that the home's location has the potential to make it a great investment- it's in the path of progress. Empty nesters selling their larger homes in Vestavia and Mountain Brook want their next home to be nearby to the things they've grown accustomed to- their…

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3200 Sawyer Trail. Under contract for significantly more than list price!

Homes for sale in Ross Bridge are clearly in high demand- especially for the reasonably priced listings in the Sawyer Trail neighborhood. This charming modern farmhouse style home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths hit the market this past Saturday with 15 showings! By Saturday night our sellers had received several very attractive offers. After consulting with Hayden about the offers, the sellers made their choice. Their house was under contract in less than a day! Several factors contributed to the successful marketing of Chris and Christin's beautiful home. First, Sawyer Trail is a fun, walkable neighborhood featuring a clubhouse and pool. Second, their one-level home has wonderful…

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If your search for the perfect house depends on being in a certain school zone, we've got you covered! The following is a step by step guide on how to search for listings that are zoned for a particular school.

Step 1. Here's a screenshot of our home page at www.FindThePerfectHouse.com. To start your search, click the navigation link at the top of the home page that says "SEARCH HOMES."

Step 2. You'll see a box open and you'll want to click on the link that says, "FIND THE PERFECT HOUSE." 

Step 3. Next you'll want to click the green button that says, "Filters."

Step 4. You can search by Elementary School or by High School. Just type in the name of the school you prefer. In this example, we're searching for homes zoned for Dolly…

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Under Contract with Multiple Offers! The Vestavia market is continues to strengthen.

3233 Tyrol Road, in the popular Derby Downs neighborhood of Vestavia Hills, was shown over 30 times the first weekend it was on the market. Our seller received 8 offers! All but one of the offers was for more than the list price. Several offers were well over asking. We believe several factors contributed to this listings strong showing in the market. First, our seller was willing to follow our recommendations and make several modest improvements to insure the home would be well received by prospective buyers. Second, we were careful to price the home at a level that would attract the listings best prospects. And finally, it's a great house! It's situated on a great…

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Clients that are concerned about the increasing price of residential real estate, often ask us if we are in the midst of a market bubble. Although the increase in home prices is exceeding the historical average, there is no indication that we are in an artificially inflated market that is on the verge of collapsing. If you want to sound really smart around your friends, or you're an economics nerd like us, we think you will really enjoy the attached article. This article will walk you through six different real estate metrics that show the 2021 real estate market is nothing like the early 2000's bubble market leading up to the crash. Remember the blockbuster movie The Big Short? Financial experts predicted and took advantage of the housing bubble,…

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Open House Sunday 2-4!  3640 Crossings Crest

Main level living in the sought after neighborhood of Caldwell Crossings, this charming all brick home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, a beautifully arched entryway, spacious sun-filled living area with soaring ceilings and open kitchen with plenty of space for entertaining. Enjoy peaceful mornings and a cup of coffee in the sunroom located off the living room. The spacious master bedroom boasts tray ceilings, a walk-in closet with built-in shelves and an ensuite with double vanity, separate tub and updated shower. Designated laundry offers laundry sink, overhead laundry cabinets and wire shelving. Enjoy outdoor living and entertaining on the covered patio leading to the grassy and private backyard. Additional…

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Open House Sunday 2-4! 3233 Tyrol Road

Enjoy all the convenience of the highly sought after Derby Downs neighborhood in this beautiful Vestavia home! Featuring a vast floor plan with plenty of space for everyone, this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers a spacious living area, formal dining room and eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet space and pantry. The downstairs den offers additional space great for entertaining, movie or game nights. Downstairs also find the 4th bedroom, half bath and laundry area. Washer/dryer and basement fridge remain. Relax and entertain outdoors on the spacious back deck that overlooks the expansive backyard. Entire home dehumidifier installed in 2020, new roof in 2010, ring cameras, SimpliSafe alarm, and loads of extras. Zoned…

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3740 Crossings Crest received multiple offers and sold for $20,000 over asking price!
Maybe you've heard someone bragging that they sold their home "without ever putting it on the market." Some agents like to talk about their "off-market" listings. At first, that might sound impressive. The truth- it's almost always one of the worst mistakes a seller can make. Sellers are enjoying one of the strongest real estate markets in modern times. Inventory is at historic lows and demand is very high. That's why desperate buyers are putting letters in prospective sellers' mailboxes. They're hoping for the chance to buy a house before it hits the market and avoid competing with other buyers. Crafty strategy for buyers- not so good for sellers. If you're…

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