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Huntsville AL Real Estate Market Trends – April 2013

Posted: Mon, 20 May 2013 20:20:57 +0000

Huntsville AL and Madison County saw an increase of 2% in sold listings in April 2013 when compared to March 2013. The average list price increased by 6% to $187,273 and the average sales price increased by 5% to $180,812. The average price per square foot increased by $1per square foot when compared with March 2013, and market times increased by 3% or 3 days.

Date	Sold Listings	Average List Price	Average Sale Price	Percent SP/LP	Average DOM	Average Price Sq Ft
April 2013	398	$187,273	$180,812	97.04%	95	$78
March 2013	392	$176,851	$171,841	96.80%	98	$77

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Having lived in the Huntsville AL area for most of his life, Mike Manosky understands exactly what makes this community special. In fact, those who know him well will tell you he carries the same traditional values and focus on the future as Huntsville.

Mike brings with him a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a Huntsville AL home and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why his clients benefit from his unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future – Mike Manosky will help make the most of your Huntsville AL real estate experience. Give him a call today, 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free, and discover the difference he can make during your family’s move.

Statistics are based on information for the North Alabama Association of Realtors and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Selling Your Huntsville AL Home The Natural Way

Posted: Thu, 16 May 2013 09:26:43 +0000
Every article, video, and home-themed television show which deals with selling your Huntsville AL home will contain oodles of information/suggestions/tips/hints/advice on how best to achieve your goal in a short period of time. You already know that in a buyer’s market, potential purchasers can afford to be picky and that sometimes even a small “defect” can become a deal breaker, so you dutifully heed instructions to de-clutter, de-personalize, and de-emphasize anything that could be perceived as a negative. You even bake cookies before an open house to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere!

But….are you aware of the importance of eliminating, not just masking, all interior odors? No, the answer is not to spray tropical-scented commercial products all around your Huntsville AL home, for that is only a temporary fix and may even provoke an allergic reaction from a potential buyer. There are, however, natural solutions to persistent smells of all types. Making your house smell spring-fresh is a great way to invoke the buying mood this year.

Besides opening windows and letting fresh air flow freely throughout your Huntsville AL home, there are many steps you can take to identify odor-prone areas and do away with the stench. Read on:
- Use fabric softener sheets in linen closets, vacuum bags, and pillowcases.
- Take advantage of the fact that baking soda, unused coffee grounds, imitation vanilla, houseplants, tea tree oil, vinegar, cat litter, and a boiling of cinnamon and cloves absorb odors.
- Understand that potential buyers will open drawers and closets, inspect the freezer and refrigerator, tour the basement, look carefully at bathroom and kitchen fixtures and appliances, and check out washers and dryers.
- Treat your garbage disposal to rinds of citrus fruits every so often.
- Fight the smell of tobacco smoke smell with gusto! Place small bowls of pine-sol or baking soda in the affected areas to absorb the odor. Often a heavy duty cleaning and wall washing will be required to stop the odor once and for all.
- Recognize the fact that erasing all pet odors is mandatory. These are stubborn smells resulting from dander, bedding, and accidents, and they require diligence and sometimes even detective skills to find the source. Click here for an effective (and eco-friendly) homemade urine stain and odor removal solution and procedure.
Rest assured that your fresh-smelling interior will appeal to potential buyers and hasten the sale of your Huntsville AL home!

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Having lived in the Huntsville AL area for most of his life, Mike Manosky understands exactly what makes this community special. In fact, those who know him well will tell you he carries the same traditional values and focus on the future as Huntsville.

Mike brings with him a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a Huntsville AL home and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why his clients benefit from his unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future – Mike Manosky will help make the most of your Huntsville AL real estate experience. Give him a call today, 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free, and discover the difference he can make during your family’s move.
Alabama Residential Sales Statistics for March 2013

Posted: Mon, 13 May 2013 15:40:43 +0000

The data below and the % change is provided to illustrate the “general” market direction & trends when comparing a prior date with the most current residential data available.

Alabama Residential Sales Statistics – March 2013

Huntsville Residential Sales Statistics – March 2013

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Having lived in the Huntsville AL area for most of his life, Mike Manosky understands exactly what makes this community special. In fact, those who know him well will tell you he carries the same traditional values and focus on the future as Huntsville.

Mike brings with him a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a Huntsville AL home and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why his clients benefit from his unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future – Mike Manosky will help make the most of your Huntsville AL real estate experience. Give him a call today, 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free, and discover the difference he can make during your family’s move.
Huntsville AL Homes For Sale: 117 Colby Dr

Posted: Sun, 12 May 2013 18:54:22 +0000

Huntsville AL Homes For Sale:

117 Colby Dr, Huntsville AL 35811
MLS# 482894

Lovely Brick Rancher!

This lovely 3 bedroom brick rancher is on a spacious lot and ready to move right in! Its many amenities include recent updates and carpet. It is neat and clean showing pride of ownership. The spacious and treed backyard is complete with an arbor and garden area ready for your enjoyment. There is a large kitchen with lots of cabinet and counter space and an informal dining area. The laundry room features a convenient cabinet for storage. The covered patio is perfect for outdoor entertaining and enjoying the yard. A detached building provides space to store all your ‘stuff.’ This home shows beautifully and is in a great location and good access!

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Having lived in the Huntsville AL area for most of his life, Mike Manosky understands exactly what makes this community special. In fact, those who know him well will tell you he carries the same traditional values and focus on the future as Huntsville.

Mike brings with him a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a Huntsville AL home and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why his clients benefit from his unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future – Mike Manosky will help make the most of your Huntsville AL real estate experience. Give him a call today, 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free, and discover the difference he can make during your family’s move.
Huntsville AL Real Estate: 2307 Gallatin St

Posted: Sun, 12 May 2013 15:11:47 +0000

Huntsville AL Real Estate:

2307 Gallatin St, Huntsville AL 35801
MLS# 710169

Honey, Stop The Car!

Honey, stop the car! These are sure to be the first words you say when seeing this beautiful one story home for the first time. An inviting rocking chair front porch, lush landscaping, and mature trees welcome you home. Featuring 3 bedrooms plus a study, the interior is just as inviting as the exterior with sparkling hardwood floors, new paint and lots of remodeling. Enjoy whipping up your family’s favorite meals in the updated kitchen with tile flooring, new counters, and stainless appliances. Both baths have been updated with tile floors and tub surrounds. There is a big back deck for outdoor entertaining or simply a place to watch the kids play in the fenced backyard. Need space for hobbies or a workshop? The detached garage is the perfect answer. There are no worries here about heating or cooling as the HVAC was recently replaced. What more could you ask for? A location in the desirable ‘Medical District’, close to Huntsville and Crestwood Hospital, convenient to the Parkway Place Mall, and lots of shopping and restaurants. This home has it all and is ready for you to move in!! Don’t miss out…see it today!

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Having lived in the Huntsville AL area for most of his life, Mike Manosky understands exactly what makes this community special. In fact, those who know him well will tell you he carries the same traditional values and focus on the future as Huntsville.

Mike brings with him a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a Huntsville AL home and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why his clients benefit from his unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future – Mike Manosky will help make the most of your Huntsville AL real estate experience. Give him a call today, 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free, and discover the difference he can make during your family’s move.
Uptown Huntsville Hosts Lucky Duck Days

Posted: Fri, 10 May 2013 19:05:34 +0000

Uptown Huntsville’s first annual Lucky Duck Days offers lots of family fun on May 11 & 12. This one of a kind street fair will take place on the 100 block of Cleveland Avenue with arts & crafts, good eats food court, farmers market, hospitality tents, entertainment, activities and games this weekend.

The festivities will culminate Sunday afternoon with the Lucky Duck Derby in the adjacent Gateway Greenway where thousands of rubber ducks will race down the waterway to be the Lucky Duck & win a week at the beach in a luxury condo!

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Having lived in the Huntsville AL area for most of his life, Mike Manosky understands exactly what makes this community special. In fact, those who know him well will tell you he carries the same traditional values and focus on the future as Huntsville.

Mike brings with him a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a Huntsville AL home and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why his clients benefit from his unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future – Mike Manosky will help make the most of your Huntsville AL real estate experience. Give him a call today, 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free, and discover the difference he can make during your family’s move.
Huntsville Havoc’s Anthony Battaglia Wins Amazing Race

Posted: Wed, 08 May 2013 11:50:30 +0000

No one knew Anthony Battaglia was on a roll when Huntsville Havoc hockey almost made the playoffs, and Battaglia felt like he had played pretty well and helped the team along.

What he didn’t share with his teammates was that he had just won the “Amazing Race” and $1 million in prize money. He and his hockey-playing brother, Bates, competed against 11 teams, winning the reality show challenge. The race took place in November and December of 2012, but the final, two-hour episode didn’t broadcast until May 5.

Congratulations to Anthony and Bates!

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Having lived in the Huntsville AL area for most of his life, Mike Manosky understands exactly what makes this community special. In fact, those who know him well will tell you he carries the same traditional values and focus on the future as Huntsville.

Mike brings with him a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a Huntsville AL home and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why his clients benefit from his unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future – Mike Manosky will help make the most of your Huntsville AL real estate experience. Give him a call today, 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free, and discover the difference he can make during your family’s move.
Death of a Spouse and the Mortgage on Your Huntsville AL Home

Posted: Fri, 03 May 2013 14:47:35 +0000
The death of one partner in a marriage can have significant consequences for a mortgage on a Huntsville AL home. Exactly what effect it has will depend on whether it is a single or joint mortgage, what balance remains on the mortgage, and other debts and assets of the deceased.
- In the case of a couple having a joint mortgage, the death of one spouse will simply mean the other spouse becomes the sole mortgage-holder. As long as she can continue making the payments, the property will be unaffected. Federal law prohibits the lender from calling the entire mortgage due because one spouse has passed away.
- If the mortgage is only in the name of the deceased and she had more assets than debts, then the state will pay off the mortgage as part of the probate process. The worst-case scenario is that the house may have to be sold to pay the mortgage off if there aren’t enough other assets to cover the outstanding amount. However, when there is no will and assets are distributed to heirs according to the intestacy laws of the state, the surviving spouse is always one of the first in line to receive the remainder of the deceased’s assets after debts, taxes, and funeral expenses are paid. If the mortgage can be paid off through other assets, in many cases, the spouse would receive the paid-off Huntsville AL home as his share of the estate.
- If the surviving spouse sells the house within two years of the death, has not remarried prior to the sale, and meets required conditions, she has the right to exclude up to $500,000 of her profit from the transaction. For further information read US Government Publication 523..
- If the surviving and now sole-owner of the Huntsville AL home realizes he is not going to be able to continue make mortgage payments for a long period of time, he may want to look into a reverse mortgage. A reverse mortgage is a loan for senior homeowners that uses a portion of the home’s equity as collateral. The loan generally does not have to be repaid until the last surviving homeowner permanently moves out of the property or passes away. At that time, the estate has approximately 6 months to repay the balance of the reverse mortgage or sell the home to pay off the balance.
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Having lived in the Huntsville AL area for most of his life, Mike Manosky understands exactly what makes this community special. In fact, those who know him well will tell you he carries the same traditional values and focus on the future as Huntsville.

Mike brings with him a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a Huntsville AL home and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why his clients benefit from his unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future – Mike Manosky will help make the most of your Huntsville AL real estate experience. Give him a call today, 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free, and discover the difference he can make during your family’s move.
Things To Do In Huntsville: Black Holes: Space Warps & Time Twists

Posted: Wed, 01 May 2013 15:37:34 +0000

Looking for something to do with the kids on a rainy day? Check out Black Holes: Space Warps & Time Twists at he U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

Black Holes: Space Warps & Time Twists pulls visitors in to the modern search for real black holes—the most mysterious and powerful objects in the universe. Through a combination of hands-on physical models, computer-based investigations, immersive experiences, and a technology-assisted learning environment, visitors can make sense of the weird ideas behind black holes, and examine the evidence to weigh for themselves whether black holes have moved from the realm of science fiction to the status of reality. Throughout the exhibition, visitors will be assisted by the video guidance of both professional and teen-aged “Black Hole Explorers.”

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Having lived in the Huntsville AL area for most of his life, Mike Manosky understands exactly what makes this community special. In fact, those who know him well will tell you he carries the same traditional values and focus on the future as Huntsville.

Mike brings with him a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a Huntsville AL home and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why his clients benefit from his unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future – Mike Manosky will help make the most of your Huntsville AL real estate experience. Give him a call today, 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free, and discover the difference he can make during your family’s move.
Huntsville AL Foreclosure Trends – March 2013

Posted: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:18:59 +0000

In March, the number of properties that received a foreclosure filing in Huntsville, AL was 60% higher than the previous month and 60% higher than the same time last year, according to RealtyTrac.com.

Huntsville Al Foreclosure Activity and Interest Rates

The number of new foreclosure filings compared to the 30-year interest rate.

Huntsville AL Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Huntsville AL foreclosure activity in March was 0.02% below national statistics, 0.02% above state and 0.02% below Madison County statistics.

Huntsville AL Foreclosure Activity by Month

The number of Bank-Owned properties increased 46.2% from February and 171.4% from March 2012. The number of Auctions increased 71.0% from February and 23.3% from the previous year.

Are you or someone you know behind on your mortgage payments and facing a Huntsville AL foreclosure? You do have options. A short sale may be the answer to saving you, your family and your home. Give me a call for a private consultation.

Having lived in the Huntsville AL area for most of his life, Mike Manosky understands exactly what makes this community special. In fact, those who know him well will tell you he carries the same traditional values and focus on the future as Huntsville.

Mike brings with him a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a Huntsville AL home and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why his clients benefit from his unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future – Mike Manosky will help make the most of your Huntsville AL real estate experience. Give him a call today, 256-508-0211 Direct or 800-803-0053 Toll Free, and discover the difference he can make during your family’s move.