Metro Life August Issue

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Meet the Team At Fred Smith Group we believe in what we are doing. Your home is one of (if not the) biggest decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. Some things are more obvious, location, crime levels, size, amenities...but our job is to consider the whole picture. Because you’re trusting us to find the perfect spot for your family, not just this now, but in the months and potentially years to come. We consider not only where you are now but where you are going, and where you will want to come home to while you make that journey.

Because the real estate industry is becoming more sophisticated and challenging every day, you need a professional that understands the industry and is positioned to stay ahead of the game. To make those big picture suggestions go the extra mile to help you achieve your goals. Which is why we are constantly researching the

market and property values, so your home is priced effectively from day one, so you get the best deal when you’re making a purchase, so your family can feel confident that they are in the right place.

Whether listing your current home, buying a new one, looking for a vacation spot, or finding the perfect rental.

Let us help you move in the right direction. An addition to the service we provide is this new digital magazine. We love where we live and are very excited about the blossoming of out metro area.

We bring you this magazine to help you live your best life here in Birmingham. Inside you wil find features about the top 10 experiences you can have throughout the region this month, from sports to dining and everything in between.

The Fred Smith Group team, Ashley Bullen, Dawn Mead, Langston Stabler Hereford, Fred Smith and Stephanie Knight, interviewed by Jay Barker on Jox 94.5 radio.

Published by The Fred Smith Group, 105 Euclid Ave. Birmingham, AL 35213 Phone: 205-879-6330 | Cell: 205-368-2280 | Fax: 205-879-8608

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Lethal Beauty The samurai are universally recognized warriors. Tales of their heroics have fascinated people since the 12th century. Bushido (The Way of the Samurai) is the code of chivalry by which they lived, and encompasses not only mastery of the martial arts, but also the ideals of morality, bravery, compassion, respect, honor, glory, and loyalty. The sword was the soul of the samurai, and they lavished great attention on their weapons and armor, creating stunning works of lethal beauty.

This summer the Museum hosts the renowned collection of samurai weapons and armor from the Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture. Come join us as we explore the samurai warrior class who served Japan through periods of intense warfare, as well as periods of peace and cultural brilliance.

Birmingham Museum of Art Presented by Merrill Lynch Management June 28 to September 21, 2014 Jemison Galleries Admission: $10 Seniors, Adult Groups, Member Additional Tickets: $8 Students (through college, with a valid ID), Student Groups: $5 Kids 12 and under, Active Military, and BMA Members: FREE

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Vittoria Meat is at the center of the plate at the new restaurant from James Lewis. Vittoria Marcelleria is a restaurant and butcher shop right next door to Lewis’ extraordinary Italian restaurant Bettola.

Vittoria specializes in high-quality, humanely-raised lamb, beef, pork and poultry.

Named in honor of his grandmother in whose kitchen Lewis learned to love food and its careful, loving preparation as she prepared the Sunday meals for the family and he served as tastetester.

The new restaurant’s exciting menu features cured meats and aged cheeses, poultry, lamb, beef and pork, as well as snacks, sides, sweets and veggies. Customers pick and choose from the various options to create their own platter.

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top 10 Crosby Stills & Nash On the heels of their sold out March 2014 tour, Crosby, Stills & Nash have announced additional U.S. summer tour dates, including Birmingham at the BJCC. Adding to their already announced July tour, the new dates begin August 6 at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The group will perform songs from their extensive catalogue, as well as new material from each member. Advance tickets are available through the official CSN website at www.crosbystillsnash.com. For tickets and information click here: http://bit. ly/CSNTour .

More than four decades since CSN first harmonized in Laurel Canyon, and played its first-ever concert as a trio at the legendary Woodstock festival, its members continue a creative partnership that is one of the most influential and enduring in music. David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash have each been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame two times―with Crosby, Stills & Nash, and a second time with The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and The Hollies, respectively. They are also in the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, honored both for CSN as a group, and as individual solo artists.

BJCC Concert Hall, Birmingham, AL Fri, Aug 22, 2014 8:00 PM CONTINENTAL SEATING $100.00 Ticket + $16.70 Fees = $116.70 GRAND TIER SEATING $69.00 Ticket + $13.40 Fees = $82.40 ORCHESTRA SEATING $34.00 Ticket + $11.75 Fees = $45.75 $69.00 Ticket + $13.40 Fees = $82.40 BALCONY SEATING $34.00 Ticket + $11.75 Fees = $45.75 $69.00 Ticket + $13.40 Fees = $82.40

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mortgage lending Ben Chenault and Courtney Harvey - Creating clients for life is the mantra at

MortgageBanc powered by Fairway Independent Mortgage. It must be working, as they have grown their business to be one of the top lenders solely by referrals from past clients and other professionals. After 20 years of Ben originating loans, not only is he helping past clients finance their homes for retirement, but he is now helping those clients' children and grandchildren purchase their first homes. “We are so blessed to have a loyal client base,” says Ben. Ben brought Courtney Harvey on board as his production partner in 2009. The partnership has allowed them to land themselves in the top 3 percent of mortgage producers nationally and one of the highest-producing lending teams in Alabama. All processing, underwriting and closing is done in-house. “It gives our clients and referral partners peace of mind to know we do everything here locally, and Fairway’s national backing gives us the creditability to offer options the smaller companies do not have,” Ben says. “We have a system to get everything done smoothly for our clients—every time.”

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home highlights 4020 MONTEVALLO RD 4024 MONTEVALLO RD Mountain Brook 35213 4 Bedrooms/ 3.5 baths Price: $985,000 MLS#: 587430 New Construction in Mountain Brook located in Montevallo Park. High end finishes and an inviting floor plan make this a wonderful home for family living and entertaining. Main level garage and master suite. The large living areas flow onto a terrace. See the photos for sample finish types.

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home highlights 11 Elm Street Mountain Brook, AL 35213 4 Bedrooms/ 3 baths Price: $1,299,000 MLS#: 593488 This luxurious Crestline home was completely remodeled/ built in 2005 and sits on a double lot. ML features a huge family room with a stone fireplace that opens to the kitchen and a dining room. ML master suite and bath has a huge slate shower with body sprays, shower heads, a rain head and is plumbed for a tub. Bathroom features custom cabinets, his/her vanities, private water closet and large dble walk in closets with a separate shoe closet. The kitchen has custom cabinets, granite countertops, stainless tile back splash, Wolf range, a Sub Zero refrigerator. Upstairs is a gathering area, 3 large bdrms and 2 baths, a playroom/office space with chalk board walls. The backyard is landscaped, a pool house, private sun deck above, sprinkler system and a fenced yard. The pool house has a bath and a wet bar. The ML garage has large lockers for storage of the kid’s sports equip. The home is across the street from the Crestline elementary school, ball fields & just a block from the village.

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home highlights 8751 Clayton Cove Road Springville, AL 35146 3 Bedrooms/ 1.5 bath Price: $695,000 MLS#: 578921 Come see this secluded English cottage on 190+/- acres that include a private lake. The stone for the home was hand surface mined from the property. This home has a huge stone wood burning fireplace in the living room and a large country kitchen. All of your guests can fit in the dining room for Thanksgiving. This home has 3 bedrooms on the main living area and many fabulous outdoor living areas overlooking the private lake. It also has a full basement for storage. The home has a solar powered gated entrance that has a call box accessible all over the property. Water to the home is spring fed with a UV water filter and 3 stage sediment mineral filter. The HVAC system is a high end water furnace which is very economical.

Just 30 minutes to down town. Dont miss this home.

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home highlights 14 Eagle Point Circle Pell City, AL 35128 3 Bedrooms/ 2.5 baths Price: $474,900 MLS#: 587987 Beautiful lake home on Logan Martin. Fantastic view of the lake from the entire back of the home. Gleaming hardwood floors through out the main level of the home that has plenty of formal areas with the living room dining room and den. The kitchen is large with lots of cabinets. Three bedrooms and two and one half bathrooms all on the main living level and a back deck with sweeping views of Logan Martin. Dont miss this home.

top 10 Barons Baseball The 2013 season proved to be one of the most memorable in the long and storied history of Birmingham baseball as the Barons celebrated their return to downtown with the franchise’s 14th Championship. The 2014 season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in history. Under the leadership of manager Julio Vinas, the Barons went 77-63 and stamped their ticket to the 2013 postseason with a North Division First Half Championship. In the playoffs, the Barons defeated the Tennessee Smokies and Mobile BayBears in two thrilling five-game series to capture their seventh title in the Southern League era. Can’t wait to see how it all ends up this year.

Home Stands August 17-21 vs. Chattanooga August 28-31 vs. Pensacola

Admission: Dugout Premium: $14 Field Reserved: $12 Baseline Box: $9 General Admission/Berm: $7 Children (12-years and younger), seniors (60 years and older) and members of the military receive $1 discounts on the listed prices for all reserved and general admission seats.

Regions Field ticket office opens at 9:00a.m. on game days. For group tickets contact groups@barons.com or call 205-9883200.

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Picasso Pets As Hand in Paw’s 14th annual signature event and fundraiser, Picasso Pets is a memorable evening that will leave you amazed and in awe of the miraculous things that animals are capable of doing. With 13years of excellence behind us, this event was created to showcase not only our love for animals, but to celebrate their amazing ability to help people have a brighter day, to heal, to realize their potential.

The evening will begin the opportunity to browse the Picasso Pets silent auction accompanied by food catered by Shindigs, beer donated by Cahaba Brewing Company, wine, and a specialty drink. This will be followed by a live auction, which includes prizes you will not find anywhere else including our one of a kind pet paintings.

Presented by Hand in Paw at Old Car Heaven August 16.

Tickets are $150.

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home highlights 2031 Glen Eagle Lane Hoover, AL 35242 3 Bedrooms/ 2 baths Price: $299,900 MLS#: 595260 Homes rarely come available on this street and this one is incredible!! It is a split bedroom plan with a great master suite.

The master bedroom has plenty of room for a sitting area and a great view of the the incredible trees in the back yard. The master bath has a large double vanity, a garden tub and a separate shower. The walk-in closet it huge. The kitchen has granite counter tops, tons of cabinets and a breakfast bar and eating area. The great room has a vaulted ceiling and a great fireplace.

You will be able to entertain many in the large dining room. The guest rooms are super spacious and have amazing natural light.

They share an updated bathroom. There is an upstairs bonus room that would make a great office or studio. The screened deck off of the great room and breakfast room is a dream and leads out to the sun deck. The flat back yard is fully fenced and really low maintenance. Hurry, this one truly wont last.

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home highlights 1044 S 28TH ST Mountain Brook, AL 35223 1 Bedrooms/ 1.5 baths Price: $235,000 MLS#: 605170 This house is an absolute dream! Why buy a condo, with all of those fees, when you can have this perfect gem in the HEART of Highland Park? This exquisite Carriage House was built in 1908 & has been beautifully renovated for modern living. Upon entering you will be overwhelmed by the wonderfully open living & dining area. The kitchen is great & has a GE appliances.

The cabinets are lovely & there is recessed lighting (that you don’t even need with all of the light that pours in through the windows). The powder room is gorgeous with its glazed walls & new fixtures. Upstairs you have a charming library that could be used as a second bedroom. It has built-in book cases, a fireplace & tons of light. The master is large & has it’s own fireplace. The master leads to the GI-NORMOUS walk-in closet & fabulous bathroom. The round tile shower has dual shower heads. The exterior is lush with enchanting flowering plants & bushes. The gardens are low maintenance & are a serene place to unwind.

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Save the Dates for 2014: Friday August 15 7-11 p.m.

Matrimony: Art on the Rocks LETHAL BEAUTY: SAMURAI WEAPONS AND ARMOR AFTER HOURS 7-10PM // Jemison Galleries Celebrate Japanese culture with the Museum as we welcome our newest exhibition, Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor. Art On The Rocks is the perfect time to see Lethal Beauty, where you can visit the exhibition through the night for free (included with Art On The Rocks admission).

LIVE MUSIC: MATRIMONY 10PM // Upper Terrace This Charlotte, North Carolina-based band was recently named one of Rolling Stone‘s top 10 new artists you need to know. Comprised of husband and wife duo Jimmy Brown and Ashlee Hardee Brown, along with her brothers Jordan and C.J., this harmonizing family band has a sound that is born of true love and a shared lifetime.

HIPSTER HAIKU ALL NIGHT // Bohorfoush Gallery A traditional Japanese haiku is a three-line poem with seventeen syllables, written in a 5/7/5 syllable count. Often focusing on images from nature, haiku emphasizes simplicity, intensity, and directness of expression. Type your own haiku on one of our vintage typewriters, and share it using #BMASamurai!

LIGHT PAINTING PHOTO BOOTH ALL NIGHT The Light Paint Photo Booth is an incredible new spin on the classic photo booth.

Guests are guided into a pitch black enclosure by an attendant who explains the

unique light painting process. The photo countdown begins and guests pose for the camera’s flash to go off. Right after the flash, the shutter on the camera remains open for an additional 15 seconds while the guests move around with LED and glow props creating colored light trails.

“scratch” cake creations are featured. The Greggs’ founding principle of freshness, quality, and friendliness is evident any day you visit one of their cozy little bakeries.

See their work of art, inspired by a piece in our collection, made out of delicious baby bites!

SEASICK RECORDS ALL NIGHT // Oscar’s Café Seasick Records, located in Avondale, houses a variety of indie/alternative, punk, hardcore, and classic rock vinyl, CDs, and cassettes. Complete with a music savvy staff devoted to introducing the newest and the best releases, Seasick has a bright future ahead in the Magic City.

BROMBERG’S GIVEAWAYS ALL NIGHT // 8th Avenue Lobby When visiting the various activities around the museum, keep a look out for a volunteer with yellow “Enter to WIN” slips. Fill it out, take it to the Bromberg’s table in the 8th Avenue Lobby, and be entered to win a beautiful piece of Bromberg’s jewelry!

PASTRY ART EDIBLE INSTALLATION ALL NIGHT // Oscar’s Café A passion for art and baking has carried Carol Gregg on a fifteen-year culinary odyssey that led from a hobby to a profession.

Carol, along with her husband, Dennis, opened Pastry Art Bake Shoppe in Homewood, Alabama where her award-winning

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home highlights 3701 River Oaks Lane Mountain Brook, AL 35223 5 Bedrooms/ 3 baths Price: $379,900 MLS#: 593743 Come see this five bedroom home in Brookwood Forest neighborhood of Mountain Brook. It has a formal living room and dining room with a updated kitchen with granite counter tops.

Master bedroom and bath on the main with hardwood floors.

Two dens one on the main level with a wood burning fireplace and the other is in the finished basement. The deck is spacious and a great place to relax. Brookwood Forest Elementary school is less than one block away and had easy access via a sidewalk off of the culdesac that comes out out the soccer fields Dont miss this home.

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Access www.bhamrestaurantweek.com for participating restaurants and menus.

Restaurant Week is August 15 to 24

Birmingham Restaurant Week In the spring of 2010, Rev Birmingham’s James Little returned from an Atlanta visit and enthusiastically shared his dining experiences during Atlanta Restaurant Week with STYLE Advertising partners Chuck Cargal and Bill Stoeffhaas. With support in its debut year from culinary legend Frank Stitt and some 34 other locally-owned restaurants, Birmingham Restaurant Week 2010 was a smash success! Now, five years older and wiser, more than 50 restaurants are expected to participate in BRW 2014.

This year marks the fifth consecutive year that restaurants and foodies in and around Birmingham will come together to showcase and celebrate the city’s award-winning culinary scene. Taking place from Aug. 15 to Aug. 24, BRW presented by Regions Bank spotlights locally owned and operated eateries throughout the Magic City and celebrates its acclaimed culinary culture by offering incentives for area residents to revisit their favorite restaurants or to experience recently opened venues for the first time.

“Birmingham Restaurant Week has ignited a spark in Birmingham’s culinary culture and has done an excellent job in spotlighting many of our city’s incredible restaurants,” said Birmingham Mayor William A. Bell, Sr. “Our city has such an accessible, diverse dining scene and Birmingham Restaurant Week is the best way to experience our vibrant restaurant culture at a modest price,” says Frank Stitt.

“You’ll see for yourself why we’re nationally celebrated as a food and drink destination and one of the best in the South.”

Throughout the 10-day culinary affair, participating restau-

rants will offer special two and/or three-course prix-fixe lunch and/or dinner menus in the $5, $10, $20 and $30 per person range. Several menus will also include beer and/or wine flight components, brunch offerings and other drink specials. BRW restaurant participants and their menus can be found on the BRW website at bhamrestaurantweek.com, which will help diners decide on a plan of action for the week.

Special events will be held in the weeks leading up to and during BRW such as the Preview Party held at the Birmingham Museum of Art on Aug. 6, two Beer Saturday events held Aug. 9 and 16 at Dave’s Pub and the 4th Annual Wine-ol-ogy event presented by Balch & Bingham LLP and sponsored by The Wine Loft, Rush Wines and Sysco Foods on Aug. 20. At this event, guests will sample food pairings from The Wine Loft and flights of wine from Rush Cellars who will be unveiling its newest wine offerings at the event held at The Wine Loft from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Known as Birmingham’s premier dining-out event, BRW 2014 is made possible by presenting sponsor Regions Bank, who has served in that role for the last three years. Additional sponsors include Alagasco, the City of Birmingham, Sysco Foods, Buffalo Rock, Good People Brewing Company, Rush Wines, Bright House Business Solutions, Alabama Tourism, Balch and Bingham, Clear Channel Radio, B-Metro magazine, Birmingham Business Journal, Fox 6 WBRC, Dave’s Pub, The Wine Loft and the Birmingham Museum of Art.

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home highlights 1473 Bristol Manor Birmingham, AL 35242 4 Bedrooms/ 3.5 baths Price: $324,900 MLS#: 588942 Come see the fantastic home in the Cotswolds. Gleaming hardwoods are through out the main living areas. The living room has a cozy fireplace and the kitchen has a large island with granite and lots of work space. With the master on the main and three bedrooms upstairs and three and one half baths this home is move in ready. Includes a covered patio which is a great space for entertaining. Dont miss this home.

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home highlights 4013 Winston Way Mountain Brook, AL 35213 4 Bedrooms/ 4 baths Price: $581,500 MLS#: 597157 This lovely brick home was updated in 2002-03 with new bathrooms and a new kitchen. The den has gorgeous reclaimed chestnut panel walls, brought from North Carolina by the original owner of the home. Large living room, dining room and den make for a perfect family home. An added bonus is a sun room that could be used as a study and a basement (with full bath) that has TONS of potential. The master is large with separate vanities and closets. The lot is HUGE, kids will love all the room to play on this quiet street. The detached garage has two separate storage areas and a bathroom that could make for a convenient home office or guest suite. The opportunities for the home are unlimited and with four parking spots in the driveway, there is tons of parking.

The Prettiest Part of the Country

Perfect land for farm or hunting or development. One of the prettiest parcels of raw land with aged timber in the area. It is flat to rolling with a year-round creek. Historical sites on the property: Does Crossing is located where the old road bed crosses Valley Creek on the North West side of the property.

Historic Valley Creek and the old Gordon Family Gristmill Dam which operated until the late 1800s.

Over one mile of the old L & N railroad bed with two stone cut culverts. Pick Mine Cave is located just off the Old White Tail roadbed. There are two green fields, one is located in Moonshiners Hollow and the other is Floyds Gap. After going up Grandfathers Knoll to the top of the property you will see Bear Point which has a beautiful view of the valley.

Price: $599,900 MLS #: 554946 HWY 75 ALLGOOD, AL 35121

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home highlights 3513 Woodridge Road Mountain Brook, AL 35223 4 Bedrooms/ 3.5 baths Price: $550,000 MLS#: 596073 Welcome home to 3513 S Woodridge Rd. If you like to entertain this is a must see, this house is very livable. Upon entering the grand foyer you know that you are in for something special.

The ceilings are vaulted with arched openings everywhere. The great room has beautiful wooden beams, a stacked stone fireplace, skylights & a wall of windows. There is a separate den that is open to the updated kitchen & breakfast area. The kitchen has top of the line appliances, lovely granite countertops, separate bar area with ice maker, breakfast bar & tons of natural light. Theres a sunroom off of the breakfast area & beyond that a separate bedroom & bath that is currently used as an office.

There are doors off of the den, sunroom & the 4th bedroom to the incredible patio with fireplace. The master suite is private & away from the other bedrooms. The master bath is handicap accessible. There is a huge laundry/mud room & a 2 car, main level garage & a whole house generator. The lot is exquisite.

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home highlights 3409 Springhill Road Mountain Brook, AL 35223 4 Bedrooms/ 3.5 baths Price: $527,500 MLS#: 595898 This home is a must see. Fabulous entry way with marble floors and Hardwoods through the living room, dining room and den. Fantastic updated kitchen with lots of cabinets, stainless appliances and granite, includes an eat in area. Large brick wood burning fireplace in the den that would be a great place to entertain. Master is on the main in this four bedroom three and one half bath home. Large deck with a screened in area and a finished basement are great additions to this home. The flat back yard is a great place for the kids to play. Dont miss this home.

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Pepper Place Saturday Market The Pepper Place Saturday Market was established in 2000 in response to a growing need to help small family farms, and provide a connection between these family farmers and the people of Birmingham, Alabama.

From its beginnings with a few tents in the center parking lot of Pepper Place, it has now grown to about 100 tents spread across parking lots and streets around Pepper Place. Attendance also has grown at times to over 8,000 people at the height of the season. Originally running from mid May until early October, the market now begins in mid April and ends in mid December.

All vendors are local, from a rough geographic range of about 100 miles.

All of the farmers who sell to you at the Market are the actual growers, their family members and friends. The Market expands and contracts with the seasons, ranging from wonderful bedding plants, herbs, lettuces and strawberries in the spring to the summer’s incredible blackberries, blueberries, peaches, sweet corn and a wonderful array of heirloom and hybrid tomatoes. As fall comes, we see a variety of squashes, sweet potatoes, greens, pumpkins and wonderful greenery to decorate for the holidays. Also available are cheeses, eggs, meats, honey, breads, pastries and sausages from an array of vendors. Great bakers and cooks serve food. Wonderful artists, artisans and craftspeople help decorate your home with their creations...and provide great gifts.

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home highlights 3145 Dolly Ridge Drive Vestavia Hills, AL 35243 4 Bedrooms/ 2 baths Price: $259,900 MLS#: 593594 Immaculate, spacious & beautiful!! Fresh paint, new carpet & refinished hardwood floors. You will not believe how large this house is. The light filled living room. It has 2 huge windows, brand new carpet & it is open to the awesome dining room.

There is wet bar & large pantry on your left as you go from the dining room to the kitchen & great room. This space is so open & perfect for entertaining. The kitchen has tons of counter space & cabinets & there is a incredible built in breakfast table that is connected to the kitchen counter. The great room has refinished hardwood floors, recessed lighting, vaulted ceiling, built-in book cases, a woodburning fireplace with a gas start & French doors leading out to the screened porch. The porch has its own fireplace & looks over the fully fenced backyard. There are 4 bedrooms a & 3 full baths. The master suite is huge & has a great walk-in closet & separate tub & shower. The basement has a 2 car garage and a large storage space/workshop area.

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home highlights 3000 Woodhaven Circle Vestavia Hills, AL 35243 4 Bedrooms/ 3 baths Price: $299,900 MLS#: 600819 GORGEOUS home completely remodeled in 2011! Open kitchen, great room & dining areas have vaulted ceilings, curved brick wood-burning FP, recessed lighting, French doors to AWESOME screened porch & a Dutch door to side Bistro patio. Kitchen has quartz counters, butcher block island, custom cabinets & amazing s/s appliances including double ovens & professional grade gas cook top. The master suite is paradise with marble counter double vanity, travertine floors, jetted tub, sep shower, walk-in closet & large laundry room. The other 3 BRs on the main level have wonderful natural light & great closet space. The other 2 baths have quartz counter tops & travertine floors. Full finished daylight basement has large playroom, sep office & storage. 2 car garage has workshop & studio. Saltwater pool has a sep fence for safety & the large, prof landscaped back yard is also fully fenced. Rewired, new roof added & new HVAC all in 2011. New Septic 2013. Walk to CH Elementary, Starbucks & Murphrees.

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home highlights 4001 Bent River Lane Birmingham, AL 35216 3 Bedrooms/ 3 baths Price: $219,900 MLS#: 598208 Come see this Home in BEAUTIFUL Bent River subdivision!!

Quaint brick house on .65 acres in North Shelby County - low taxes, great school system. Entrance opens to majestic Great Room with vaulted ceilings, wood-burning FP and dramatic lighting. Master BR with on-suite bath, walk-in closet design on main floor facing back of house for ultimate privacy. Guest bed/office and bath also on main floor adjacent to Great Room. 3rd bed and bath is downstairs in finished apartment, with kitchenette, HVAC system and entrance of its own, perfect for college kids or senior parents. The large open kitchen makes a perfect gathering place for any meal or just spending time with family. The natural wooded lot provides a brilliant, colorful view throughout the year. Has 2-car garage with ventilation system to heat or cool, if needed, throughout the year, with ample space for a large workshop and/or storage. Great insulation from top to bottom, even garage area, keeps utility bills minimized.

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Fairy Tale Ball The 8th Annual Fairy Tale Ball eatures a new live dance band, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, adult and children’s beverages, a “candy bar” and interactive entertainment by fairy tale and popular movie characters, costumed stilt walkers, magicians, jugglers, and more. Guests of all ages will delight in a formal night out, enjoying fairy land activities and a silent auction including locally donated items, services, sports tickets and vacation packages. Presented by the Junior Board of Childcare Resources, Fairy Tale Ball proceeds benefit the programs and services offered to the community by Childcare Resources.

Saturday, August 23 at the Sheraton Birmingham ballroom Admission: Family ticket - admits four (up to 2 adults per family) $175 Child ticket - admits one additional child (12 years of age and younger) $15.00 Adult ticket - admits one adult (13 years of age and older) $80.00 Children 2 years and younger - FREE

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home highlights 2396 Ridgemont Drive Birmingham, AL 35244 3 Bedrooms/ 2.5 baths Price: $139,900 MLS#: 595020 Come see this fantastic Townhome in Savannah Ridge. It has great space in the living room with a cozy fireplace, kitchen and dinette. The master bedroom and bath is on the main level and has tray ceilings in master bedroom. Large garden tub with separate shower in the master bathroom. The kids bedrooms are upstairs with a shared bathroom. Walk out to the patio in the back fenced in yard. Dont miss this home.

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home highlights 3215 Wisteria Circle Birmingham, AL 35216 3 Bedrooms/ 2.5 baths Price: $139,900 MLS#: 596483 Come see this cute town home that is convenient to shopping and restaurants. This end unit has loads of space in the living room and dining room. The kitchen has an abundance of cabinets with solid surface counter tops and stainless appliances.

Upstairs is the Master bedroom and bath with two bedrooms for the kids. Plenty of entertaining space on the private patio and lawn that is fenced in. Dont miss this home.

top 10 Paramount Downtown Paramount is a laidback bar and grill.

Housed in a converted space on 20th Street North, they serve pub food and beverages from happy hour until late night.

This new spot (from the people who brought us El Barrio and Trattoria) boasts a scoreboard, large screen televisions, garage doors, hubcaps, and both vintage and new arcade games.

From the menu of burgers, dogs, and apps—with a wide selection of beers including pints and pitchers—we opt for the Ploughman’s Platter. The plate of homemade pimento cheese, smoked trout dip, candied bacon, Andouille sausage, marinated olives, and giardiniera scores big with us (although house-made crackers, rather than prepackaged saltines, would have been a nice touch.) The pimiento cheese was among the best I have ever had—unmasked cheese flavors shine through. The creamy smoked trout dip was simply divine. And I have always loved chocolate bacon, but this was my first bite of candied bacon; I am now a fan of this crisp, sweet, meaty delight. The acidity of the generous helping of marinated olives and colorful pickled veggies rounded and balanced the dish.

Paramount Cafe 200 20th Street N Birmingham, AL 35203 phone: 205-909-0312

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home highlights 2982 Green Valley Road Birmingham, AL 35243 3 Bedrooms/ 2.5 baths Price: $159,900 MLS#: 591811 Charming Vestavia 2 Story Condo with Fantastic Space. On the Main Floor you will find Living Room, Kitchen and Breakfast Room all with hardwoods, Laundry Room and a Half Bath and a bonus room that could be an office or formal dining room.

On the second level the Large Master Suite boasts a Full Bath with double sinks and two Walk In Closets. Two Guest Bedrooms with walk in closets and Hallway Bath complete this level. The Basement offers great space to play or workout. Enjoy the evening on your covered deck with access to the fenced in back yard. Inside pictures coming soon.

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home highlights 1159 Cameron Cove Circle Leeds, AL 35094 4 Bedrooms/ 3 baths Price: $159,900 MLS#: 582796 Come see this four bedroom three bathroom home in Leeds convenient to The Shops of Grand River. The great room, eat in kitchen, private master with two other bedrooms and two bathrooms all are on the main living level. Also, the full finished basement has a bedroom, bathroom, office and two car garage. There is a large deck perfect for entertaining and the back yard is fully fenced. Don’t miss this home.

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home highlights 1831 28th Ave, #n210 Homewood, AL 35209 1 Bedroom/ 1 bath Price: $210,000 MLS#: 563821 Come see this Gorgeous one bedroom condo in SoHo. Beautiful Hardwoods are through out main living areas. This condo is move in ready Living room and bedroom furniture will stay.

Walk to shopping and restaurants.

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home highlights 3538 Victoria Road Mountain Brook, AL 35223 5 Bedrooms/ 3.5 baths Price: $690,000 MLS#: 572408 Previously under contract buyer unable to preform. One of Mountain Brook’s grand estate homes. Located on over 2 acres per tax records. This stately home has loads of space, massive foyer with it’s gorgeous spiral staircase, three living spaces and a two car garage. It has a master suite on the main with four other bedrooms up stairs, a pool with stone surround and natural rock out cropping. This type home does not come on the market often. HOME AS BEEN PAINTED SINCE FIRST LISTED. IT IS A PLEASURE TO SEE!!

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home highlights 3617 Oakdale Drive Mountain Brook, AL 35223 4 Bedrooms/ 3.5 baths Price: $487,500 MLS#: 589445 Gleaming hardwood floors greet you as you enter this Brookwood Forest home. It has a formal living room/ study, dining room and den with a cozy fireplace. A large kitchen that is light and bright that includes newly installed granite counter tops, subway tile back splash and an island. The four bedrooms and three bathrooms are upstairs with a half bath down stairs. A huge screened porch with a vaulted ceiling and deck that is the perfect for entertaining. Huge gently sloping, naturally landscaped backyard is great for kids. The home features a full unfinished basement for storage or expansion with a two car garage. Also, has a huge attic with stairs that could be finished as a bonus room. Don’t miss this home.

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home highlights 3321 Overton Road Mountain Brook, AL 35223 3 Bedrooms/ 3 baths Price: $329,900 MLS#: 593031 Beautiful and Immaculate!!! This is truly an AMAZING home.

You will not find a home that is this well loved and with this much space in Mountain Brook for this price ANYWHERE!!

The whole house has brand new paint, a new roof in 2012, a new water heater in 2014, new cook top, new carpet, new deck boards and the HVAC was replaced in 2010. All this and the house is pristine! On the main level you have hard wood floors, a fire place with gas logs large bedrooms, tons of closets and amazing natural light throughout. Downstairs there is an amazing den and 2 other rooms that could be a 4th and 5th bedroom. The downstairs bath is really spacious and has a beautiful tiled shower. There is an incredible back yard that can be enjoyed from the deck and the patio on the main level. This home is a true gem!! HURRY!!!

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Price: $3,000,000 MLS #: 541628 100 acres can be bought together at 30K/acre for 75K per acre for the front 30 acres (containing 1621 front ft on Hwy 75) or the back 70 acres at 10K per ac. Ideal for commercial development. Owner will land-lease. All utilities available.

Price: $599,999 MLS #: 541628 Commercial property available in Oneonta on Hwy 75. The parcel is adjacent to the city ball parks with great visibility from both directions on Hwy 75. Lot Size: 6.43 Acres.

Located between Jacks and Sumpter Ford on Hwy 75 next the city ball parks.

Price: $225,000 MLS #: 582514 This property is a great location for a business. Great street frontage with easy access and visibility. Multiple businesses within site and on the four lane! Down 2nd Ave (hwy 75h just east of Classic Collision Car Center between Hwy 231 and Walmart.

Price: $115,000 MLS #: 593252 Lake Logan Martins Exclusive, Private, Gated community.

Thirty minutes from Over the Mountain area. Beautiful Waterfront lot ready to build on! Sunset is incredible! Paved roads. Waterfront walking trails. Rock seawall. Community pier for residents. Minutes to Alpine Bay Golf Club.

Price: $65,000 MLS #: 582483 8.89 +/- Acres fronting Hwy. 231 just south of the school.

Perfect for commercial, farm, home, etc. Land lays basically flat. Call for survey. Hwy 231 South East of Ashville.

Property right after school and mini warehouses.

Price: $39,900 MLS #: 570294 Perfect for development of single family or possibly multifamily. Can be purchased with the adjacent land (MLS 516794). Both parcels (about 13 acres) have been previously designed out for development. Most utilities are available along Hudson Avenue (verify with the individual entities).

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Price: $139,900 MLS #: 601297 Come see this fantastic lot with year around water! Great Views. Located in area of upscale lake homes. Also located only minutes from I-20 and Pell City and 30 minutes to Birmingham. Great getaway that is only minutes from the city. Must see this lot!

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