Log Homes in Alabama:

Normally, when I think of buying a log home,  I shop in places like Winter Park Colorado for homes in the Rocky Mountains, but recently, my attention has been turned closer to home.

Foothills of the Appalachian Chain

Alabama is home to the southern most foothill, or "wrinkle" of the Appalachian Mountain chain, Double Oak Mountain.  Therefore, for all intents and purposes, Double Oak Mountain. could be referred to as the anchor of the Appalachian Chain.  Regardless,  the proximity of Birmingham to the "wrinkles" of the Appalachian Mountains affords residents looking for a mountain retreat or log home, a natural woodland environment in which to build. 

Building a log home in Birmingham is similar to building a log home off in the…

Get a Home Inspection

Even if the home is new construction, I always recommend to my clients that they contact a home inspector to do a pre-close inspection.  Some would think that this is a foolish waste of about $300, but I certainly do not!  A $300 home inspection can save the home buyer $1000s of dollars, not to mention headaches, in the long run!

I know a few real estate agents that would balk at having a home inspection on new construction.  So, let me give you a little background and then some real life examples on why I recommend home inspections on new construction to my clients.

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New Construction Home Sales

2006 was a good year for new construction in Birmingham, Alabama.  In a year that played host to national wonder and speculation on when the real estate bubble would burst, Birmingham, Alabama witnessed an increase in new construction home sales in 2006, up from those of 2005.

Home shoppers are benefiting from the large volume of new home developments currently under construction throughout the Birmingham metropolitan area.  This sheer number of new homes, combined with a vast selection of styles, amenities, and locations, drove new construction home sales in Birmingham to new heights! 

So what can we expect from 2007?  Let's explore a simple indicator that we can use to make a forecast for 2007. 

One simple indicator to…