List Birmingham - November 2021

List Birmingham - November 2021

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NOVEMBER 2021

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NAVIGATING THE CURRENT HOUSING MARKET

This chart demonstrates just how harrowing the 2021 residential real estate market has been. Buyers are concerned that they may be overpaying for a home and that there will be some sort of correction. It is a sellers’ market, but sellers are also concerned; they need a place to go and most of them become buyers when they sell. I prepared a quick video to discuss concerns for buyers and sellers with directions on how to successfully navigate the future of real estate.

Birmingham Area Real Estate Sales Statistics First 9 Months Comparison 2020 vs. 2021

# Sold Jan. 1–Sept. 30, 2020 Jan. 1–Sept. 30, 2021 Sales to List $ Sales to List $ DOM DOM Avg Sales $ Avg Sales $

Area

Price Increase

# Sold

Edgewood

138 28 98.76% $559,702 133 21 99.65% $598,590 6.95%

Shades Cahaba

89 39 98.22% $494,241 93 15 99.45% $606,971 101 44 98.39% $374,928 92 13 100.54% $376,671 328 36 98.52% $485,043 318 17 99.76% $536,838 96 25 98.90% $855,850 99 8 103.52% $1,052,657 73 36 98.50% $958,715 89 31 100.66% $1,395,506

22.81% 0.46% 10.68% 23.00% 45.56% 20.28% 10.68% 27.83% 18.90% 5.53% 11.69% -0.02% 19.32% 9.59% 15.65% 12.28%

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Homewood

Crestline Elem. Mt. Brook Elem.

–Melvin Upchurch

Cherokee Bend 57 33 97.03% $644,828 64 10 102.76% $775,586

Brookwood For.

69 41 99.54% $628,957 74 21 99.70% $696,126 295 33 98.60% $790,504 326 18 101.71% $1,010,478 119 34 97.64% $532,094 111 16 100.35% $632,669 135 22 98.55% $407,324 154 22 100.09% $429,859 104 39 97.75% $539,031 113 32 100.72% $602,035

Mt. Brook East Elem. West Elem. Dolly Ridge

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Cahaba Heights 106 23 100.97% $453,830 128 16 100.53% $453,727

Liberty Park Vestavia Spain Park

116 26 99.06% $617,502 103 12 99.69% $736,780 580 28 98.71% $507,075 609 20 100.26% $555,698 439 43 98.30% $407,995 480 21 99.73% $471,839

Hoover High 1053 23 100.07% $398,394 1130 9 101.55% $447,302

Check out Melvin’s video here!

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DON’T SKIP TERMITE CONTROL IT MIGHT SAVE YOU THOUSANDS

Football and Thanksgiving: A Match Made in Marketing Heaven

Termites can be subterranean, meaning they appear from under the foundation and usually show no signs of their presence until extreme damage has been done. Here’s why you should include termite pest control service in your agenda this fall. No. 1: Many homeowners do not discover termite damage until it’s too late. As mentioned, there are many breeds of subterranean termites in America that aren’t seen on the surface very often. They burrow underground and get into your foundation that way. Usually, homeowners will discover the damage left behind while remodeling or tearing a wall open. It can cost thousands of dollars to replace the wood and infrastructure. Keep in mind that not all remodeling is done under ideal financial conditions. Sometimes, it happens after a pipe bursts or flooding takes place. Termite control may seem like an unnecessary cost, but it will ultimately save you a lot of money, especially when you need it most. No. 2: Buildings have many openings that a professional will spot right away. Professionals will always know what to look for, including a building’s natural openings. Termites like to live in moist conditions, and while they can be subterranean, openings make it much easier for any type of termite to infest your home. While you can implement preventive measures for discouraging termites from eating away at your home sweet home, the best way to prevent infestation is with termiticide in all the right places.

Last year, 30.3 million people tuned in to watch the NFL’s Thanksgiving showdown between the Washington Football Team and the Dallas Cowboys. For those Americans (and probably for you if you’re reading this article), football is as essential to Thanksgiving as turkey and stuffing — but why? As it turns out, there are two answers to that question. The first is that games have been played on the holiday for almost as long as it has officially existed. Thanksgiving became a holiday in 1863, and just six years later, the third American football game in history was played on it. According to SB Nation, the Young America Cricket Club and the Germantown Cricket Club faced off in that inaugural Thanksgiving game in Philadelphia, and football has been played on Thanksgiving pretty much ever since! When the NFL was founded in 1920, the Thanksgiving game was official from the get-go. The second reason we watch football on Thanksgiving is more about money than tradition. In 1934, a Detroit Lions coach, George A. Richards, decided that in order to attract more fans, his team would make a point to always play on Thanksgiving when most people were off work. To sweeten the pot, he committed his radio station (an affiliate of the NBC Blue Network) to broadcasting the Thanksgiving game live on 94 different stations across America. This idea was a hit from day one! According to Sporting News, the long-unloved Lions “not only sold out the stadium, they also had to turn people away at the gates.” In 1966, the Dallas Cowboys signed on to play every Thanksgiving, too, for similar publicity reasons. Since those early days, football-themed traditions have flourished in American families. Apart from watching games on TV, one of the most popular is organizing a pre-turkey game of family touch football a la the sitcom “Friends.” (Its famed episode “The One With the Football” aired Nov. 21, 1996.) If you’ve never organized a game, this could be your year! To get started, Google “Scott’s Family-Friendly Touch Football” and click the first link.

Plus, if you maintain the pest control’s warranty by paying an annual renewal fee, any infestation or re-infestation can be re-treated at no additional cost to you. No. 3: You’ll have peace of mind that your home is safe. The holidays are a stressful time — the last thing you want on your mind is the potential for a termite issue. Don’t sweep this one under the rug, because termites cause issues that always come biting back.

Thanks for reading our little PSA, and we hope you’ll consider giving your local pest control company a call!

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HAVE A LOW-STRESS HOLIDAY

3 Tips for a Merrier Time

The holidays are right around the corner, and while many people can’t wait to eat turkey and swap presents, others only see stress on the horizon. Especially for those hosting parties, between decorations, big dinners, excited kids, and visiting family, it can all feel overwhelming. If celebrations are happening at your house this year, here are three tips to lessen the strain and keep up the holiday cheer.

Recharge First

Don’t Expect Perfection

Ensure you’re rested and recharged before the holidays by taking time to relax, getting enough sleep, and engaging in activities that make you feel good. When you’re rushing to get everything done, it can be tempting to skip self-care routines, but that will cost you in the long run. Your daily exercise and other health activities keep you balanced and ready to face challenges head-on.

The sooner you let go of the idea of a “perfect” holiday, the sooner you’ll be able to have a happy one. Face it: Something will go wrong. Whether it’s an overcooked dish, a child throwing a temper tantrum, or your uncle talking politics at the dinner table, nothing will ever go just how you planned. So, embrace the imperfections. Whether you’re celebrating this year with a group of two or 20, holidays can be a stressful time — but they don’t have to be. With these tips, your festivities may not be picture-perfect, but they will be a lot of fun.

Get Started Early

Holidays always arrive faster than we expect, so begin preparing early. If shopping for presents is a pain point, don’t wait until the last minute. Decorate earlier than you need to — or better yet, get the kids to do it for you. There’s only so much cooking you can do ahead of time, but ensuring you have all of the equipment and nonperishable ingredients you need a few weeks in advance will reduce both your workload and anxiety.

TAKE A BREAK

ROASTED TURKEY

Inspired by TheKitchn.com

Ingredients

• 1 whole turkey, thawed • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 F. 2. Remove packaging and giblets from inside of the turkey. 3. Place the turkey in a broiling pan breast-side up and rub it with salt and pepper. Pour the broth around the turkey. 4. Place the pan in the oven and turn the temperature down to 350 F. Turkey should cook for 12–15 minutes per pound, typically 3–4 hours. 5. Remove the turkey from the oven every 45 minutes and baste it with the broth. 6. Once finished, let the turkey rest for 15–20 minutes before carving and serving.

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INSIDE

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Navigating the Current Housing Market

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Football and Thanksgiving: A Match Made in Marketing Heaven

Why You Should Call Termite Control

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Lowering Holiday Stress

Roasted Turkey

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I n 2021, Dining Rooms Got a Makeover

HOW DINING ROOMS ARE EVOLVING

Interior decorating experts have been asking for a while: Are dining rooms out of style? The holidays are all about sitting down and eating with our loved ones, but it’s not often that an entire room is dedicated to dining anymore. However, thanks to the pandemic, the once dying dining room is seeing daily use again — and the key is relaxation, comfort, and versatility. You probably don’t want your dining room to be just for dining anymore, so consider a convertible dining table. For big holidays, it’ll seat over 12 people, but, for regular use, it’ll seat four. You can then utilize the free space as a coffee or tea station, an exercise area, a reading nook, or a comfy space to watch TV and relax. Plants and small décor can liven up the space and make it feel cozier.

We hope you consider how to create your own beautiful, convertible dining space to make it more versatile in your home!

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