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

JUST LISTED! 3149 Valley Park Drive in Cahaba Heights

Loaded with charm and updates, you will love the convenience of this Cahaba Heights home. Settle into Fall and Winter in front of the beautiful white brick fireplace that serves as the focal point for the cozy living room accented with gleaming hardwoods that flow throughout the house. The open kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, tile floors, ample cabinet space and stylish finishes. All three bedrooms are spacious and light filled. Enjoy entertaining guests in the thoughtfully appointed outdoor space. A large deck that you can enjoy morning or night overlooks a sprawling backyard where you can host yard games or plant a garden! All located just minutes from shopping, dining and Vestavia Schools.

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2468 Shades Crest Road

Listed for $599,900 and sold for $655,000!

This beautiful home was listed on Saturday, August 21st. We had showings every 30 minutes from 8:00AM to 6:30PM. By Monday evening, it had received several offers with the winning offer at $55,000 over list.

Boasting an array of beautiful updates, this charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is situated on a spacious lot with plenty of space for relaxing and entertaining. Formal living room features a large picture window, marble fireplace, picture frame molding accents and gleaming hardwoods that extend into the formal, sun filled dining room. The large kitchen serves as the heart of the home with it's bright white shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and center island with…

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Conveniently located 4 bedroom, 3 bath Vestavia home

Conveniently located in the heart of Vestavia this all brick home offers plenty of space for everyone inside and out! Large formal living and dining room offer gleaming hardwoods and plenty of natural light. The spacious kitchen with its quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar that adjoins a dining area and cozy den with fireplace will easily become the focal point for entertaining and gathering with family or friends. Spacious bedrooms and updated bathrooms have stylish features and fixtures. Downstairs boasts additional living space with kitchenette/wet bar area, full bath, and bed. Outside you will love relaxing on the large covered deck that overlooks your private and…

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Thank you so much for all you both did for us during the sale of our house! You both went over and beyond what most realtors would be willing to do and we are grateful for all of your help and hard work. It is likely, without your quick offer of help we probably would not have been able to close on the house. You are both fine realtors and we will recommend you to everyone who asks.

Many thanks,

Dale and Skip Swanson.

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Great Clients + The Right Property + Smart Strategies = Listing Home Run

According to Hayden Wald, "the Vestavia real estate market is experiencing great strength, as are the other over-the-mountain communities. It's the strongest sellers market I've seen during my career." The number of buyers is far greater than the supply of available listings. In an effort to help their sellers capitalize on the strong demand from buyers, Mike and Hayden offer them their best advice regarding the investments to consider prior to putting their houses on the market. They've learned through decades of experience which improvements will get their clients the best returns. Most listings just need a little decluttering and some paint. Whatever clients need, Mike and…

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Coming Soon! 3137 Valley Park Drive

Packed with charm this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers loads of beautiful upgrades. The spacious and open living room and sitting area boasts refinished hardwoods and ample natural light. The updated kitchen offers all new stainless steel appliances, tile floor and connects to the large formal dining room with white craftsman wall paneling. Outside, find a wealth of entertaining spaces, from the screened-in back deck, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee, to the patio that opens to the sprawling backyard with a 6ft privacy fence. Additional highlights include, a tankless gas water heater (2018) New roof (2017) Exterior paint and deck/porch stain (2017) Zoned for Vestvia's award winning schools.

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Just Sold! 3432 Water Oak Drive in Countrywood

Thank you to our awesome clients, Bob and Susan Bellows for entrusting the sale of their beautiful home in the Countrywood neighborhood of Vestavia!  

Listed at $624,900, we had 33 showings the first two days the house was on the market, and 6 offers by the third day. All but one of the offers were for significantly more than asking price. The winning offer was $700,000! We believe the strong showing activity and multiple offers are a reflection of our clients' great taste in the finishes they chose for the home, as well as the great care with which they maintained the house through the years. It's also an indication that today's buyers want their next home to be located in a great neighborhood.…

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Coming Soon! 3350 Panorama Brook Drive

Enjoy front porch living in this beautiful Vestavia home. Situated on a quiet cul de sac with lush views of the woods and creek across the street this home has plenty of space for everyone inside and out. The main level features beautiful hardwoods, spacious living area with fireplace and built-ins, formal dining room, designated laundry room, and a large eat-in kitchen that offers granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a center island great for gathering and entertaining. The oversized main level master offers wainscoting, hardwoods and a spa like ensuite with beautiful tile. Upstairs features, 3 spacious bedrooms and a bonus room. Downstairs find a finished basement with plenty of space for a home…

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If you're considering downsizing to a new home, one that better suits your lifestyle, this could be the best year yet to make it happen! Here are 6 compelling reasons the timing may never be better.

Reason #1:  Your current home is probably worth much more than you think! Over-the-mountain homes are selling at historic highs. You might be surprised how much your home is worth in today's market. While most economists don't believe we're in a housing bubble that will lead to a crash in prices, most economists predict that the rate of increase in home prices is going to slow. So, selling your home this year will likely generate some pretty impressive gains. With that in mind, this could be the perfect time to sell.

Reason #2: Unlock the profits…

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Come tour this gorgeous kitchen at 3432 Water Oak Drive on Sunday, May 16th from 2 to 4. It features custom floor-to-ceiling Shaker cabinets with soft close doors and drawers, pull-out shelves, crown molding, built in lighted China cabinet, Butler Pantry and Walk in Pantry, granite countertop with subway tile backsplash, Wolf gas cooktop, and Kitchenaid appliances.

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