Honoring Honesty Garrison Keillor Page 2 Midtown Events Page 5 Sensational Spare Ribs Wolfgang Puck Pages 7 Local Homes for Sale Back Page Presented by Sandra Nickel, REALTORS HAT TEAM www.hatteam.com (334) 834-1500 TOP 300 IN THE U.S. REALTOR ® Magazine Have you noticed that some neighbor- hoods increase in value, while others decline? Part of this decline is fear of the unknown and the fear of change. Part is neighborhood condition. Part is normal transition as residents age. Neighborhoods have life cycles. Many people live in them for their entire adult life. When one or both partners die or moves to another form of living, the oft- neglected house becomes available. For instance, some streets north of Carter Hill Road, what we call Forest Park, have experienced a number of older folks dying or moving out. Watch for estate sale signs, and you know there are proba- bly more houses with similar aged resi- dents on the way to selling, too. Even with remodeling costs and upgrades added, these houses offer great values, plus the lots are treed, streets run without thru traffic and the neighbors are friendly. An area that is transitioning to younger residents is Cloverdale-Idlewild. One resident reports there are now almost no older residents for neighbors to sing carols to at Christmas time. There are, however, lots of new single residents, who are taking advantage of the terrif- ic per square foot prices to get their foot on the property ownership ladder. Some neighborhoods have great value, but decline when a group of residents fear their home value is being eroded; and they offer a panic sales price just to get out fast. Actually, the thing that erodes a street’s house value is having a large number of homes coming up for sale. In that case, prices do fall. If neighbors stay put, prices would remain steady or increase. There are several such good neighborhoods south of McGehee Road—some with houses of nearly 2,500 square feet and often on half-acre or larger lots. There are others examples of how panic can spread, too. But like an illness, it can be stopped and cured. In south Edgewood, a house recently sold for $37,500, far less than fair market value. It was then rented to less than desir- able tenants. Some neighbors panicked, nearby property was put up for sale and prices fell. But some other area residents decided to take advantage of the situation and buy another house whose value had also fallen, fix it up and wait for a buyer willing to pay the average price of the neighborhood, which was $100,000 more. By investing individually and collectively, they will not only preserve the value of their own homes, but encourage others to take advantage of the excellent property values near Lockwood, one of Midtown’s new upscale home communities. Another example of letting rumor get ahead of logic was found on a local newspaper Web site. Some bloggers actually wrote that prices in Vaughn Meadows were falling because the city was going to build a housing project there. Smart young families realized how ridiculous this rumor was, and they took advantage of the dropping prices to get lots of square footage at a value far below what other neighborhoods would cost further east of the boulevard. From the advantage of home purchasers, there have been lots of great bargains to be found there. Comparable houses that would run more than $150 per square foot elsewhere have sold for less than $100 a square foot. You can see another sales price comparisons of several neigh- borhoods on page 11. Let’s face it, Montgomery is a diverse city, and most household incomes are ris- ing. A growing number of African- Americans, Asians, Caucasians and Hispanics can afford to live wherever they choose, from Western Hill to Wynlakes, from Prattville to Pike Road. People choose a neighborhood and house because they would feel comfortable rear- ing their family there. If current residents move out, that comfort level is destroyed and values drop. If prices drop so low they are affordable by lower income house- holds, the whole process of real estate investment is destroyed. Houses do not care who lives in them, only that they are cared for. Mortgage companies only see the color green. Realtors must not dis- criminate. We should be aware that a lot of good folks can afford to and want to be part of good neighborhoods. And that may be where we live. All it takes to make a good neighbor- hood are people willing to work togeth- er for the common good. All it takes to maintain and grow home values in a neighborhood are homeowners who want to preserve their investment and are willing to commit to it. If you notice that an elderly neighbor’s home is not “aging” gracefully, try to locate and talk with a relative, friend or trusted advisor of that person. Failing eyesight may be the issue. Some may fear being ripped off by the “repair” person. Often neighbors can remedy such property decline by simply providing the names of trustworthy con- tactors or teaming together or with another group to tackle the neglected problems. And that’s what being a good neighbor is all about. Then go ahead and enhance your curb appeal. Put on a fresh coat of paint, install a new picket fence and plant a flowerbed. Then enjoy the shade of tree- lined streets filled with restored homes. You can only get this in Midtown! It’s the place we champion. It’s where we hope to exceed your expectations when buying or selling real estate. ■ – Sandra Nickel INSIDE: Love Your Small Space Spring Fling Page 11 For People Who Choose to Live, Work, Shop, Worship and Play Here! March/April 2006 MONTGOMERY’S COMMUNITY OF CHOICE 1044 E. Fairview Ave., Montgomery, AL 36106 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID CUSTOM HOUSE PUBLISHERS, INC. 45203 Custom House Publishers, 6797 N. High St., #213, Worthington, OH 43085 How to Preserve and Increase Your Neighborhood’s Value The Lesson: Sometimes it’s better to fix-up what’s near us than pack-up.
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HonoringHonestyGarrison KeillorPage 2
MidtownEventsPage 5
SensationalSpare RibsWolfgang PuckPages 7
Local Homesfor SaleBack Page
Presented by
Sandra Nickel, REALTORS
HAT TEAMwww.hatteam.com
(334) 834-1500TOP 300 IN THE U.S.
REALTOR® Magazine
Have you noticed that some neighbor-hoods increase in value, while othersdecline? Part of this decline is fear of theunknown and the fear of change. Part isneighborhood condition. Part is normaltransition as residents age.
Neighborhoods have life cycles. Manypeople live in them for their entire adultlife. When one or both partners die ormoves to another form of living, the oft-neglected house becomes available. Forinstance, some streets north of Carter HillRoad, what we call Forest Park, haveexperienced a number of older folksdying or moving out. Watch for estatesale signs, and you know there are proba-bly more houses with similar aged resi-dents on the way to selling, too. Evenwith remodeling costs and upgradesadded, these houses offer great values,plus the lots are treed, streets run withoutthru traffic and the neighbors are friendly.
An area that is transitioning toyounger residents is Cloverdale-Idlewild.One resident reports there are now almostno older residents for neighbors to singcarols to at Christmas time. There are,however, lots of new single residents,who are taking advantage of the terrif-ic per square foot prices to get theirfoot on the property ownership ladder.
Some neighborhoods have greatvalue, but decline when a group ofresidents fear their home value isbeing eroded; and they offer a panic salesprice just to get out fast. Actually, thething that erodes a street’s house value ishaving a large number of homes comingup for sale. In that case, prices do fall. Ifneighbors stay put, prices would remainsteady or increase. There are several suchgood neighborhoods south of McGeheeRoad—some with houses of nearly2,500 square feet and often on half-acreor larger lots.
There are others examples of howpanic can spread, too. But like an illness,it can be stopped and cured.
In south Edgewood, a house recentlysold for $37,500, far less than fair marketvalue. It was then rented to less than desir-able tenants. Some neighbors panicked,nearby property was put up for sale and
prices fell. But some other area residentsdecided to take advantage of the situationand buy another house whose value hadalso fallen, fix it up and wait for a buyerwilling to pay the average price of theneighborhood, which was $100,000 more.By investing individually and collectively,they will not only preserve the value oftheir own homes, but encourage others totake advantage of the excellent propertyvalues near Lockwood, one of Midtown’snew upscale home communities.
Another example of letting rumor getahead of logic was found on a localnewspaper Web site. Some bloggersactually wrote that prices in VaughnMeadows were falling because the citywas going to build a housing projectthere. Smart young families realized howridiculous this rumor was, and they tookadvantage of the dropping prices to getlots of square footage at a value farbelow what other neighborhoods wouldcost further east of the boulevard. Fromthe advantage of home purchasers, therehave been lots of great bargains to befound there. Comparable houses thatwould run more than $150 per squarefoot elsewhere have sold for less than$100 a square foot. You can see anothersales price comparisons of several neigh-borhoods on page 11.
Let’s face it, Montgomery is a diversecity, and most household incomes are ris-ing. A growing number of African-Americans, Asians, Caucasians andHispanics can afford to live wherever theychoose, from Western Hill to Wynlakes,from Prattville to Pike Road. Peoplechoose a neighborhood and housebecause they would feel comfortable rear-ing their family there. If current residentsmove out, that comfort level is destroyedand values drop. If prices drop so low theyare affordable by lower income house-holds, the whole process of real estateinvestment is destroyed. Houses do notcare who lives in them, only that they arecared for. Mortgage companies only seethe color green. Realtors must not dis-criminate. We should be aware that a lotof good folks can afford to and want to bepart of good neighborhoods. And thatmay be where we live.
All it takes to make a good neighbor-hood are people willing to work togeth-er for the common good. All it takes tomaintain and grow home values in aneighborhood are homeowners whowant to preserve their investment and
are willing to commit to it. If younotice that an elderly neighbor’shome is not “aging” gracefully, try tolocate and talk with a relative, friendor trusted advisor of that person.Failing eyesight may be the issue.
Some may fear being ripped off by the“repair” person. Often neighbors canremedy such property decline by simplyproviding the names of trustworthy con-tactors or teaming together or withanother group to tackle the neglectedproblems. And that’s what being a goodneighbor is all about.
Then go ahead and enhance your curbappeal. Put on a fresh coat of paint,install a new picket fence and plant aflowerbed. Then enjoy the shade of tree-lined streets filled with restored homes.You can only get this in Midtown!
It’s the place we champion. It’s wherewe hope to exceed your expectationswhen buying or selling real estate. �
– Sandra Nickel
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Downtown Liv ingStaging a Comeback
Recently Mayor Bobby Bright pur-chased a building near the federal courts.Bright is reported to have said he hasdreamed of living downtown sincebefore he was elected and felt the “itch”after touring other downtown lofts.Bright has been critical of property own-ers who’ve purchased property as aninvestment only to keep buildings board-ed up and allow more deterioration.
Mayor Bobby and Judge Lynn Brightare to be applauded for stepping out andpurchasing the building downtown, nearCottage Hill. They plan to remodel it,create offices below and loft livingabove. With their children in college,they’ll move there from Wynlakes, atleast 15 miles from their downtownoffices and church.
They should get a good return on theircurrent highly appreciated home, butthey will get even better value frominvesting and living in historic down-town. Their decision to put their ownmoney there is progressive thinking andan example to all.
The Bright’s move, as those of otherforward thinking people like AnnaLowder, Sam Adams, Scott Simmonsand Joel Cohen, have spurred a trend.
Downtown will undergo a renaissance,which has already started by those whosaw the potential in Cottage Hill and theRiverfront district. (See prices rise.) Anumber of military families find such liv-ing options convenient and much want-ed. I predict a surge of new residentialinvestment, which will be attractive notonly to the military, but young peoplewho work downtown, and older adultswho just want to get rid of their yardsand be near history, arts and entertain-ment venues.
As more people move downtown,more restaurants, shops and supportservices will follow. Eventually, as inother cities, someone will invest in mid-rise condos. We can only imagine whereit will go from there.
I like what Mary Webster, a residentof Cottage Hill, recently wrote to the edi-tor of a regional paper. “I can tell youthat we’re all just waiting for more shopsand restaurants to open so that we canfrequent them. Downtown is the place tolive if you want to really feel the strongpulse of this city’s rich history, presentcharm and vibrant future.” �
—Sandra Nickel
New Charet tes to Address…
Cloverdale Vi l lageCommercial Distr ict
Another step in envisioning how areas southof the state capitol (we’ve loosely called it SouthView) can be enhanced, yet preserve the originalvision for the area, begins Monday afternoon,April 24 at 6:30 p.m. in Huntingdon College’sFlowers Hall. Your presence is needed.
Following the successful Cloverdale FivePoints Business Coalition charrettes lastyear—now complete and ready for cityreview—the Montgomery Chapter of theAmerican Institute of Architects and HistoricSouthview Inc. are teaming up again to seekpublic input on the Cloverdale VillageCommercial District on or near CloverdaleRoad from Decatur/Norman Bridge to Felder.The area to be studied will compliment thenew project earlier announced by AnnaLowder and Harvi Sahota.
For early input, interested parties can talkwith AIA Media contact Ray Williams, anarchitect at Bargainer, Davis, Sims at 834-2038;Cloverdale Village Commercial District contactOliver Smyth at 263-9200; or Historic South-view Inc. contact Sandra Nickel at 834-1500.
After public input, local architects will cre-ate design presentations and present them to
the public Friday evening, May 19, andSunday afternoon, May 21. As we learnedfrom the earlier charrette sessions, your par-ticipation is key to its success.
So, neighborhood groups and leaders, busi-ness and property owners and others, bringyour ideas, concerns and desires and be a partof the process. We’re very appreciative for theservices being offered by the local architects,and as smart growth and caring people,Midtown residents need to be heard for themto do their best work. I’ll see you there! �
—Sandra Nickel
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Opening ReceptionLinda Dillilard
Sunday, Mar. 5, 2 – 4 p.m.SAC’s Gallery, 2001 Mulberry St.
265-9931
Artist ReceptionTuesday, Mar. 7, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
KAT’s Gallery, 2035 Carter Hill Rd.265-6695
Opening Reception Art of the Spirit:Works by Bernice Sims, Lisa Cain, Myrtice West, Rudy Bostic,
Woodie Long, Annie Lucas & Malcah ZeldisThursday, Mar. 9, 5 – 8 p.m.
Marsha Weber Art Objects, 1050 Woodley Rd.262-5349
Opening ReceptionConnie Watts, Jake Mendel, Walter Moore
Marsha Weber Art Objects, 1050 Woodley Rd.262-5349
Artist ReceptionJudith Amanda
Tuesday, April 18, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.KAT’s Gallery, 2035 Carter Hill Rd.
265-6695
Salon Gathering & TalkBring Art or Musical Instrument, FREE Soup and Wine
Thursday, April 20, 5 – 7 p.m.The Anton Haardt Gallery, 1023 Woodley Rd.
261-3323
Opening ReceptionPaulette Riley & David Owen
Thursday, April 20, 5:30 – 8 p.m.Stonehenge Gallery, 1041 E. Fairview Ave.
262-825
Choral Masterworks FestivalCollegiate Singers & Orchestra From Across the Southeast
Sunday, March 12, 2006, 3 p.m.Davis Theatre, Montgomery St.
Tickets: 241-9567
Gary Lewis and the Playboys & Lou Christie in ConcertTwo of the 1960s Most Loved Pop Idols
Friday, March 31, 2006, 7 p.m.Davis Theatre, Montgomery St.
Tickets: 241-9567
Bama Country 98.9 Birthday BashJohn Turner & John ConleeSaturday, April 22, 7 p.m.Riverwalk Amphitheatre
Tickets: 213-0598
Montgomery Symphony OrchestraEnesco’s Romanian Rhapsody & Young Artist Winner
Monday, April 24, 7:30 p.m. Davis Theatre, Montgomery St.
Tickets: 240-4004
Alabama Dance TheatreCelebration of the Season & Peter Pan
Friday, March 3, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 4 – 5, 2:30 p.m.Davis Theatre, Montgomery St.
Tickets: 241-2800
Plantation Heirs ConcertTraditional & Spiritual Music
Singers Dressed in 19th Century Period CostumesSunday, April 9, 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Loeb Reception Center, 301 Columbus St.FREE 240-4500
Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Piano Concert SeriesFeaturing Sa Chen
Sunday, April 30, 3:30 p.m.Huntingdon’s Flowers Hall
FREE 833-4457
OthelloMarch 9 – 11, 7 p.m.
Leila Barlow Theatre, ASU Campus229-6932
The Magician’s Nephew C. S. Lewis Play
April 6 – 8 & 20 – 22, 7:30 p.m., April 8, 9 & 22, 2 p.m.Huntingdon’s Old Cloverdale School, E. Fairview Ave.
Tickets: 833-4292
Culinary CaperBenefiting MACOA’s Meals On Wheels
13 Chefs, Silent Auction, DrawingSunday, March 5, 12:30 p.m.
Alabama Activities Center Dexter Ave. Tickets: 263-0532
Landmarks Spring FundraiserFriday, March 31, 6 p.m.Lucas Tavern, N. Hull St.
Tickets: 240-4500
The Alabama Book Festival 2006Hosted by Old Alabama Town & Alabama Center for the Book
Storytelling, Book Signings, Featured AuthorsSaturday, April 22, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Lucas Tavern, N. Hull St.FREE 240-4500
Fourth Annual Garden GallerySaturday, April 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday, April 30, 12 – 4 p.m.
Union Station Train Shed, Water St.260-4017
Monte Carlo Casino NightBenefits Hospice of Montgomery
Thursday, April 20, 6:30 – 10 p.m.Montgomery Country Club, Narrow Ln.
Tickets: 279-6677
Alabama’s Best and Longest Tour of Old HomesSaturdays in April
Historic Neighborhoods in Montgomery
Old Alabama Town UnveiledTour of 19th Century Homes & Offices on N. Hull St.
Saturday, April 1, 1 – 4 p.m.
Garden DistrictTour Restored 20th Century Bungalows
Saturday, April 8, 1 – 4 p.m.
Centennial Hill RevisitedTour S. Union Ave., S. Jackson St. Near High St.
Saturday, April 15, 1 – 4 p.m.
Old CloverdaleTour of Homes & Gardens
Tickets and Guide Maps in Cloverdale ParkSaturday, April 22, 12 – 4 p.m.
AIA’s Old House RevivedTour S. Lawrence, S. McDonough, S. Hull
Saturday, April 29, 1 – 4 p.m.
LIVE MUSICALPERFORMANCES
LIVE THEATER
OLD HOUSETOURS
ANNUAL GALAS& EVENTS
MIDTOWN EVENTSMidtown—Where Good Things Happen!
GALLERYOPPENINGS
Spring FUN Takes Place in Midtown!
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S M O K E F R E E
UniquelyMIDTOWN RESTAURANTS
Tour HistoricHOMES FOR SALE Governor’s Mansion
OPEN HOUSE
SEEHow They’ve
CHANGED
Sunday, May 7, 1 – 4 p.m.
300 – 400 blocks of S. Lawrence, S. McDonough, S. Hull
Saturday, April 29, 1 – 4 p.m.
Tour maps available at 1044 E. Fairview or see adin the Homefinder Tabloid in the Montgomery Advertiser
on Saturday May 6.
834-1500 • www.OldHouseExpo.com
You’ve viewed them before. You’ve seen them street side.Now take an inside tour of seven mansions turned
into offices between High & Alabama Streets.From the North, park in any S. Lawrence St. lot
From the South, park in any S. McDonough St. lot
277-3133 • www.OldHouseRevived.comTickets: $10—On sale day of event at
305 S. Lawrence or 409 S. McDonough
Presented by Montgomery Area Association of RealtorsSponsored by the American Institute of Architects Montgomery
Chapter to benefit the Montgomery Museum of History
Old House Revived
OLD HOUSE EXPO
Smell theBLOSSOMS
Tour 20th Century Architect-Designed Cottages, Mansions & Gardensin Old Coverdale—Alabama’s First Planned Neighborhood
Saturday, April 22, 12 – 4 p.m.
Open for Tours at No Charge
Saturday, April 1, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Sunday, April 2, 1 – 5 p.m.
657-4012 • www.OldCloverdale.orgTickets: $15—Advanced tickets at Derk’s and Capitol Book & News
Tickets: $18—Available in Cloverdale Park on day of event
Presented by Old Cloverdale Historic District
Old CloverdaleTour of Homes & Gardens
STROLLThrough HISTORY
Tour Restored 20th Century Bungalows
Saturday, April 8, 1 – 4 p.m.
834-1500
Tickets: $15—Mail check made out to GDPA to:PO Box 463, Montgomery, AL 36101
Tickets: $18—On day of event
Presented by the Garden District Preservation Association
Garden District Tour
ALABAMA’S BEST AND LONGEST TOUROF HISTORIC HOMES
Historic neighborhoods in Montgomery
Montgomery is rich in architectural heritage. Many of itsearly residential neighborhoods were designed by noted archi-tects and lived in by famous residents. Montgomerians have cho-sen to rehabilitate historic residential neighborhoods whichformed in the 19th and early 20th century. Some are currentlyused for residences. Others for business. All contribute to thearchitectural and social fabric on the Capital City. Each is wortha first-hand visit. During Saturdays in April, our doors are open.
www.SaturdaysInApril.com
Tyson-Maner House, c 1888
Governor Shorter House, c 1861
Stay House, c 1893
Gerald-Dowell House, ca 1855
Falconer House, ca 1840
Smith-Joseph-Stratton House, ca 1854
EXPLORE A Beacon of
BLACK LIFE
300, 400 & 500 Blocks of Union Street
Saturday, April 15, 1 – 4 p.m.264-5111 • www.chrenovations.org
Tickets: $10—On sale day of event at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Benefits Centennial Hill Gardening Projectfor Historic Preservation
Centennial Hill Revisited
St. John the Baptist Catholic ChurchMrs. White’s Industrial SchoolThe Elk’s ClubTulane-Simmons HouseE. P. Wallace HouseDr. A.T. Adair HouseJackson-Community House
See Behind
CLOSED DOORS
Tour of 19th Century Houses of Working Class & Upper-Crust in the South’s Premier History Village
Saturday, April 1, 1 – 4 p.m.Tour Rarely Opened Homes & Offices on N. Hull St.
Go Inside What You Normally Only Can View from the Street.
240-4500 • www.OldAlabamaTown.comTickets: $10—On sale at Loeb Center or Lucas Tavern on day of event.Tickets also allow access to tour the S. & N. blocks from 10 – 4 p.m.
Benefiting the Landmarks Foundation
Orderman Town House, c 1850With period costumed re-enactorsDavis-Cook House, c 1857Gallagher House, c 1882Campbell Cottage, c 1853Lawrence Cottage, c 1880Lucas Tavern, c 1825 Martin-Barnes House, c 1834Thompson Mansion, ca 1850Victorian Cottage, c 1890Young House, ca 1850
OUR DOORS ARE OPENAny Saturday you visit Montgomery in April 2006,
there will be a tour of historic houses available.
Special Portfolio Showingof Portraits Never Before Exhibited
by Alabama Folk Artist
On Going Exhibit of Works by Anton HaardtTue. – Sat., 12 – 5 p.m. or by appointment
SYBILGIBSON1908 – 1995
Show Opens: Thurs., March 16
1. Which NASCAR driver won the 2005 Daytona 500?
2. Who won the Daytona 500 25 years ago?
3. Which college basketball team won the NCAA Tournament in 1976? Who was
named the tournament’s top player?
4. Who was the only starter from that championship team to later win an NBA title?
5. Name the two University of Tennessee basketball players who averaged more
than 25 points per game for the Volunteers during the 1975 – 76 season?
6. Who was the rookie coach who led Army to an 11-14 record—an eight-win
improvement over the previous season—in 1975 – 76?
7. Which major-league baseball team had the best regular-season record in 2005? 1.Jeff Gordon won his third Daytona 500 in 2005,averaging 135.2 mph in his Chevrolet. 2.RichardPetty won his seventh and final Daytona 500 in1981. He averaged 169.7 mph. 3.Indiana capped offa perfect 32-0 record with an 86-68 victory overMichigan in the 1976 NCAA championship game.Indiana center Kent Benson was named thetournament’s Most Outstanding Player. 4.Indianaguard Quinn Buckner later won an NBA title as amember of the 1983-84 Boston Celtics.5.Ernie Grunfeld averaged 25.3 points per game andBernard King had 25.2 ppg to lead Tennessee to a21-6 record. However,a broken thumb sidelinedKing for the NCAA Tournament,and the Volunteerslost 81-75 to the Virginia Military Institute in thefirst round even though Grunfeld scored 36 points. 6.Mike Krzyzewski,who has coached Duke to threeNCAA titles,started his career at Army. In hissecond season at Army,he led the team to a 20-8record. 7.The St. Louis Cardinals led the majorswith a 100-62 record,but were knocked out of theNational League Championship Series in six gamesby the Houston Astros.
Dear Future Homeowner:
Are you thinking about building a new home in one of Midtown’s trendy new home developments—Lockwood, Vaughn Meadows or anywhere in the River Region?
Do you have a lot, or a tear-down house in one of the city’s exclusive neighborhoods—Mrytlewood,Allendale, Edgewood, McGehee Estates, Westminster?
Have you always wanted a custom-designed and built luxury home, but didn’t know where to start, or you
were hesitant to invest the resources it would take for someone else to develop your drawings?Stop dreaming. Gather the idea files you’ve collected. Call me and set an appointment.In just a couple of hours, we’ll help you better define what you want in a custom home and explain ourexclusive design/build process. In about two weeks, we’ll show you rough floor plans and renderings, giveyou a budget range, and when you’re satisfied, we can develop the final working drawings and price theentire project. We’ll work with you on every decision, and you won’t be limited to three or four choices.Our design resource center of ideas is limitless.
You can do all this for a small fee ($2,000), which you’ll get back when construction begins. If you choosenot to go forward, we’ll sell you the plans. Once it is designed, we tell you how much it will cost to build toyour specifications and quality standards, and we’ll guarantee the price. You won’t find this offer anywhere else,
unless you just want to pay a much higher price and take months to see your dream home created.Or, if you’d rather bring your own architect’s plans, we’ll help you build them, too. And, we’ll still workwith you through every step of the process from start to finish.
You can have a quality, custom-designed and built luxury home by Montgomery’s premier custom home builder.Go ahead, give me a call today and let us show you how you can have your dream home.Sincerely Yours,
Alan S. TaylorAlan S. TaylorT.H. Taylor Homes
657-7428www.thtaylorhomes.com
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BRENTWOODADDRESS LIST PRICE SOLD PRICE D.O.M. % CHG. S.P./SQ. FT.3179 FERNWAY DR $75,600 $85,000 30 -12.4% $53.703301 CARTER HILL RD $109,900 $109,900 21 0.0% $70.093309 FERNWAY DR $119,900 $119,900 7 0.0% $55.383230 FERNWAY DR $129,900 $120,300 26 7.4% $62.723357 FERNWAY DR $114,900 $121,000 53 -5.3% $61.803188 E FERNWAY DR $124,900 $123,500 67 1.1% $64.323168 FERNWAY DR $125,000 $125,000 41 0.0% $68.533030 LANSDOWNE $126,900 $125,000 27 1.5% $67.573131 CRAWFORD ST $132,900 $125,000 103 5.9% $63.523126 WOODFERN DR $129,000 $126,000 91 2.3% $70.713445 MANCHESTER DR $134,900 $127,995 134 5.1% $68.343325 SOMMERVILLE DR $134,900 $129,000 79 4.4% $77.063112 FERNWAY CT $134,900 $130,500 25 3.3% $67.973531 EDGEFIELD DR $139,850 $132,500 136 5.3% $60.863106 CRAWFORD ST $137,500 $133,000 62 3.3% $73.773106 LANSDOWNE DR $139,900 $134,900 29 3.6% $72.533506 DRESDEN DR $139,900 $136,000 162 2.8% $65.543317 ALBANS LN $139,935 $136,500 31 2.5% $61.103102 WOODFERN DR $138,900 $138,900 9 0.0% $57.783465 FERNWAY DR $144,921 $140,000 73 3.4% $69.623568 FOXHALL DR $149,000 $140,000 83 6.0% $53.373427 MANCHESTER DR $143,800 $142,000 39 1.3% $69.713412 FIELDCREST DR $145,000 $145,000 9 0.0% $71.783426 MANCHESTER DR $149,900 $147,500 84 1.6% $66.503425 DRESDEN DR $149,900 $149,900 6 0.0% $69.883302 OXMOOR LN $164,900 $164,900 112 0.0% $60.253418 FIELDCREST DR $174,900 $172,900 22 1.1% $65.84TOTAL AVERAGES $135,256 $132,670 58 2.9% $65.56
