Open Sunday 2-4PM ~ Madison AL 35758Update - this lovely Highland Lakes Home has been SOLD...but please click here to view Highland Lakes Madison AL Homes For Sale  01/13/2012

Highland Lakes Madison Alabama 35758 Market Report Highland Lakes Madison Alabama is another upscale community such as the Village of Providence, but with a somewhat different community feel.  Highland Lakes doesn't surround a growing business community and is strictly residential and the home styles while a mix don't have the same traditional feel.   The graphs below show that while sales may not be as strong as in lower price ranges, homes are selling in the upper price bracket's above the $200,000 threshold and at a traditionally slower time of the year.  The Northern Alabama real estate market has for the most part always been consistent and it took a couple of years after the rest of the nation was feeling the crunch of the housing bubble burst to catch up with us.  Madison Alabama... 01/13/2012

Madison Alabama City Schools Re-Zoning School Zoning or re-zoning can be quite an emotional roller coaster ride if you have children in school or when you're about to relocate to an area and school districts are important to you.  Madison Alabama City Schools recently came out with new zoning plans and I've been assured that these zones are now set in stone.  Go directly to the Madison City schools web site for more information, you may also call (256) 464-8370.  Another extremely informative web posting is an article titled:  "Madison City Schools approves new zoning plan".  I've provided a map below for current school zoning.  If you live in the Madison Alabama area this map will make more sense to you, but going to the Madison Alabama City School website is much more informative and ... 01/06/2012

Madison Alabama, Luxury Homes For Sale, Highland Lakes 35758 Let me give you the available homes for sale and recent sold statistics first as that real estate information is probably most important to you.  There are now 10 Madison Alabama, Luxury Homes For Sale, Highland Lakes 35758...(Click on the preceeding link to view photos and complete details of all Highland Lakes homes for sale...link will open in a new window).  They are priced from $469,900 to $640,000 offering 4-5 bedrooms and 4-5 bathrooms.  Home sizes range from 3,600-5,330 square feet.  Dues to the Home Owners Association are $500 per year that covers common ground maintenance, and use of the pool, tennis courts and clubhouse. Highland Lakes is one of Madison Alabama's finest and most popular communities.  It is convenien... 12/29/2011

Closing Gift From The Client Red Bark Japanese Maple, Liberty Knoll Madison Alabama Recently I posted about a home that my clients Adam & Jennifer closed on...Sold, Liberty Knoll, Madison Alabama, 35758...we saw a lot of homes and as they were about to give up we found their perfect home.  I really enjoyed working with them and along the way a little story developed.   One home that Adam & Jennifer liked and visited a couple of times had a Japanese Maple in the back yard that they were going to dig up and get rid of if they bought the home...so I told them I would take it.  Then it became a bit of a joke that I was insisting they buy that home so I could get the Japanese Maple.  As things turned out Adam & Jennifer did not buy that home, but to show their appreciation for my efforts the... 12/16/2011

Sold, Liberty Knoll, Madison Alabama, 35758 To my young couple Adam & Jennifer...Congratulations and welcome home to Liberty Knoll. I've been working with a great couple Adam & Jennifer for two or three months or so and today they closed on a house that was perfect for them.  They were on the brink of giving up after looking at over 30 homes...they just didn't feel it was going to happen and were ready to call it quits putting off the home search until next year...that's about when this home happened.  Like most homes there were a few issues, but my young couple could see past the obstacles and saw this home as the one they've been waiting for.  Not only was the house right for them, but the neighbors were very helpful and genuinely welcomed them into the neighborhood (my thanks to Mike... 12/07/2011

Madison City Schools - Homes For Sale Each school name below is a link.  If you know in which City of Madison school district school you'd like to buy a home, simply click  on the name below to view available homes:Bob Jones High SchoolColumbia Elementary SchoolDiscovery Middle SchoolHeritage Elementary SchoolHorizon Elementary SchoolJames Clemens High SchoolLiberty Middle SchoolMadison Elementary SchoolMill Creek Elementary SchoolRainbow Elementary SchoolWest Madison Elementary School Although every effort is made to provide correct school information, you should always verify the information for yourself.  Fortunately, Madison City Schools provides a useful school verification tool here: School Zone Address Look Up  How Much is My Madison AL Home Worth?Home Search    12/07/2011

Condominiums And Townhomes For Sale In Madison Alabama, The Villas At Madison, Emerald Forest Condominiums 35758 Welcome to Madison Alabama and two of its very affordable condominium communities; The Villas at Madison and Emerald Forest Condominiums.  Both are very convenient to local shopping like Bridge Street Town Centre & shopping along University Drive and areas of employment such as Cummings Research Park, Redstone Arsenal and downtown Madison and Huntsville Alabama.  Click on the photo below for either community to view  details and photos of all available condos/townhomes for each community.  The Villas at Madison currently have 7 units for sale priced from $141,900 to $201,900 with 2-3 bedrooms and 2 baths.  Emerald Forest Condominiums are more modestly priced at $67,000 and $7... 12/02/2011

New Home Construction Sold In River Landing The Willows Madison Alabama, 35756 A young couple I've been working with for about 6 months or so just closed on this very well built 3 bedroom 2 bath home in The Willows Madison Alabama.  It's always a pleasure watching clients as their excitement grows as they watch their new home go up from scratch...all the worries about is this or that done right, deciding on colors, flooring, brick & shingles.  It's especially rewarding when I know they are working with a builder who has a great reputation and do everything to make the buyer feel comfortable in their decision.   Homes in this subdivision begin in the lower $130K's to the upper $200K's. There are 7 new or existing homes available and 30 or so proposed construction.  Homes sell at the rate... 11/22/2011

Bridgefield Subdivision, Madison Alabama, 35758 In Bridgefield subdivision central to Madison Alabama you will find homes are mostly new to ten years old.  Bridgefield is located between University and I-565 for quick commuting to the Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville International Airport or downtown Huntsville Alabama. Bridgefield is a teriffic choice being in the popular Bob Jones and Liberty School district.  Close to upscale Bridge Street Town Centre and University Drive shopping,  This subdivision is a choice for convenience and homes of quality construction.  The need to be close to recreational areas such as Monte Sano state park and Joe Wheeler state parks is satisfied by an easy 25 minute ride from Bridgefield via I-565 east or west.  You are welcome to visit a past blog post about... 11/18/2011

New Homes, Cross Creek, Madison Alabama, 35757 Cross Creek is one of many new home subdivisions located in and around Huntsville and Madison Alabama.  Located just north of University Dr. (Hwy 72) and south of Capshaw on the east side of Balch Rd., Cross Creek is conveniently located to University Dr. shopping and restaurants, the new Shoppes of Madison and the new Madison Hospital.  Commuting to and from the Redstone Arsenal (a major employer to civilian and military personnel), downtown Huntsville Alabama and all of Madison Alabama is a breeze. There are two existing homes under 5 years old available in Cross Creek priced under $215,000 and two new homes available (before Phase III begins) one is priced at $225,900 plus a $10,000 buyer discount incentive...that's a full brick, 2200 sq... 11/17/2011

Huntsville Alabama, Foosball Tournament, 2011 Just a little background info This post takes me back a few years to when I was first introduced to Foosball.  The year was 1975, I was living with three buddies, we were in our twenties living life and having a great time.  We all had the pleasure of meeting Franz from Germany...affectionately called the "German" or simply by his last name "Matschi."   Franz came to this country to explore America on a one year Visa and while on his journey he met up with a couple of my other friends in Colorado...who decided to bring Franz back to Chicago where he stayed (with us) for the rest of his time in the USA. Franz, it turns out was a master on the Foosball table and since Foosball was at its height in popularity and no self respecting bar/tavern (... 11/06/2011

Home Sales, Madison City, Madison Alabama, October 2011 & 2010   Current year October  Sales By Area:  Madison City, Madison Alabama October 2011    Statistics time frame from Northern Alabama MLS October 2011    Property Type:  Single family homes  Madison County    Total homes sold:  39, Total Sales:  $9,895,206  Average Sales:  $253,723,  Median Sales:  $250,740, Average Days on the Market:  76     One year ago October  Sales By Area:  Madison City, Madison Alabama October 2010   Statistics time frame from Northern Alabama MLS October 2010    Property Type:  Single family homes  Madison County   Total homes sold: 56  Total Sales:  $15,125,741,  Average Sales: $270,102, Median Sales: $243,648, Average Days on the Market:  84 If you need a knowledgeable real estate professional in Madi... 11/03/2011

Luxury Home Subdivision, Clifts Cove, Madison Alabama, 35758 I doubt that Madison Alabama's first resident, John Cartwright, who first settled here back in 1818 would have thought in his wildest imagination that Madison Alabama would grow to what it is today, a thriving town of over 43,000 people, many of whom are engineers working in some way with the space program.     Huntsville and Madison Alabama were quiet and relatively unknown little towns back in the '50's and early '60's.  Then Wernher von Braun and his German scientist's were assembled here together by NASA and life for Madison and Huntsville changed forever.  NASA and the high tech companies attracted to our area continue to support our economic base and we are also very proud to be home to Space Camp. Mention Clifts Cove an... 10/30/2011

Creekwood Subdivision, Madison Alabama, Research Park Area Huntsville Alabama Creekwood Subdivision  technically located in SW Huntsville Alabama per our MLS, the mailing address is  Madison Alabama with the very popular Madison 35758 zip code.  Centrally located to business, employment, shopping and main roads in the community, Creekwood is a much sought after and very affordable community.  Cummings Research Park, the fourth largest research park in the world and second largest in the United States is next door to Creekwood and just off of Slaughter Rd and between Hwy72 (University) and I-565, providing Creekwood easy and quick access to all that Madison and Huntsville Alabama have to offer.  Creekwood Park for recreation and the Greenway for miles of walking path will provide hours o... 10/21/2011

Potter's Mill, Madison Alabama, Research Park Area, Affordable Homes Potter's Mill while technically Huntsville Alabama actually has a Madison Alabama address.  Convenient to Cummings Research park, the Redstone Arsenal, downtown Huntsville and of course all that Madison Alabama has to offer regarding shopping, dining and ease of travel to I-565 makes Potter's Mill subdivision a very attractive consideration in affordable housing.  Located within the Columbia Elementary, Discovery Middle and Columbia High School district with prices ranging in the mid to upper $100K's Potter's Mill is worth a look.    Most homes in Potter's Mill are of a bungalow or craftsman style on smaller manageable lots up to approximately half an acre.  There are currently eight homes for sale in Potters's Mill pr... 10/18/2011

Rainbow Landing, Madison Alabama, 35785  Click on this RAINBOW LANDING link to see more photos and complete details of all homes available in Rainbow Landing.  Rainbow landing is a community nestled up along Rainbow Mountain in Madison Alabama.  The views from Rainbow Landing look out across Madison, University Drive and north towards Harvest.  Just a minute or so from shopping, restaurants and University Drive (Hwy 72) for quick access to Wall Triana & Slaughter Road an on to I-565 for an easy commute to downtown Huntsville Alabama, Cummings Research Park, the Redstone Arsenal and just about anywhere you need to be in Huntsville.     Rainbow Landing residents have a community pool, clubhouse and tennis court.  One of the popular elementary schools is at the entrance this unique subdivi... 10/17/2011

Luxury Home Subdivision, Highland Lakes, Madison Alabama, 35758 If you are planning a move to Madison Alabama or the Huntsville area, you might want to take a few minutes to read this post and if you'd like to see additional photos and learn more details of all Highland Lakes available homes, click here on Highland Lakes, Madison Alabama.  Highland Lakes Map   In the heart of Madison Alabama on the west side of Slaughter Road you'll find one of this area's finest, upscale and most desirable subdivisions, Highland Lakes.  Having the amenities you would expect to find in a community such as this it's no wonder residents place Highland Lakes at the top of their most desirable list. Like most Madison Alabama subdivisions its convenient location is within minutes of downtown Huntsville Alaba... 10/16/2011

Home Sales Madison City, Madison Alabama, September 2011 & 2010 Current year September  Sales By Area:  Madison City, Madison Alabama September 2011  Statistics time frame from Northern Alabama MLS from 9/1/2011 to 9/30/2011  Property Type:  Single family homes Madison County  Total homes sold:  53, Total Sales:  $12,868,731,  Average Sales:  $242,806,  Median Sales:  $209,000, Average Days on the Market:  94  One year ago September Sales By Area:  Madison City, Madison Alabama September 2010  Statistics time frame from Northern Alabama MLS from 9/1/2010 to 9/30/2010  Property Type:  Single family homes Madison County  Total homes sold: 52  Total Sales:  $13,679,364,  Average Sales: $263,064 Median Sales: $240,000, Average Days on the Market:  82 If you need a knowledgeable real estate ... 10/01/2011

Wow! October crept up on us this year.  Where did the year go?  Don't miss the 2011 Madison Street Festival, this Saturday, October 1st.  It's always a great day, and the forecast is for perfect festival weather.  Here are some fun activities to look out for: Parade at 8:30 Live Entertainment Childrens Zone Artist Alley Special Exhibits and Car Show 09/29/2011