Quick Tips on Termite Bonds
February 20th, 2012
A termite bond, also known as a termite letter, is essentially a contract between a homeowner and a pest control company that describes the treatment to be provided by the pest control company to prevent the house from getting termites or to re-treat the property in order to control an infestation. Here are a few things to watch out for when analyzing a termite bond and/or choosing a pest control company:
1. Not all bonds...
Take a virtual tour of the Furnished Model Home at Alden Glen
February 6th, 2012
Alden Glen features new homes from the low $100's in Moody, Alabama. Alden Glen is conveniently located near major highways and world-class entertainment and shopping venues such as the Barber Motorsports Park, Bass Pro Shops and the newly-opened Shops at Grand River. This new home community in Moody is loaded with lifestyle amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, sidewalks and a playground. Harris & Doyle Homes has developed new, open floor plans for Alden Glen...
How to Choose the Right Contractor for Storm Damage Repair Work
January 28th, 2012
Last week we saw another round of deadly storms devastate neighborhoods in communities like Trussville, Clay and Center Point in the Birmingham area. If you or anyone you know had a home damaged or destroyed in the storms and is in need of repair work, be mindful of the many pitfalls that can oocur when selecting a contractor.
Following are some tips from the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (GBAHB) for finding qualified,...
Longmeadow Resident Coaches USA Junior Womens’ Softball Team to World Championship
January 12th, 2012
I caught an article on al.com a couple of weeks ago that made me so proud. One of our new residents in Longmeadow, Karen Johns, recently returned from a trip to South Africa where she coached the USA Junior Women's Softball Team to a gold medal. In the al.com article from 12/23/11 by William Thorton, Mrs. Johns said "It was fun for me to watch them experience winning gold medals, which is a...
Take a Virtual Tour of the Furnished Model Home at the Cotswolds!
January 6th, 2012
Harris & Doyle Homes new furnished model home at the Cotswolds is a fresh twist on new homes in Birmingham. Unique architecture, open living spaces and creative interior design features highlight the latest product by 2010 GBAHB Builder of the Year, Harris & Doyle Homes. Take a virtual tour and then come out and see it in person!...
Pending Home Sales Reach a 19-month High in November
December 29th, 2011
The National Association of Realtors Pending Home Sales Index, based on contracts signed in November, has risen to its highest level since April 2010 according to a CNBC.com report released today. The index recorded a 7.3% gain (over the previous month, I assume) and finished at 100.1, handily beating economists' forecasts of up 2%. This is really encouraging news although I still don't know how much of this number is comprised of foreclosures and...
New Brennan Plan at Alden Glen in Moody Lives Large
July 15th, 2011
Over the course of the last year, we've noticed that many of our customers in Alden Glen desired a floorplan with a 4th bedroom on the main level. While there are lots of floorplans with 4 bedrooms on the main level, we wanted to build one that still maintained a sense of openness and livability. After a good deal of research and a little bit of tweaking, we think we've accomplished just that....
2011 Guildmaster Award Winner!
May 16th, 2011
We are so excited to announce that we have been awarded a 2011 Guildmaster Award!
The Guildmaster Awards celebrate service excellence in the building, remodeling, contracting, and real estate professions. Each year, GuildQuality gives special recognition to the companies that demonstrate an ability to deliver a consistently superior customer experience.
“Harris & Doyle Homes is extremely proud to have earned a Guildmaster Award this year. Customer service has always been our top priority, and it’s...
Trussville Dog Daze
May 4th, 2011
Looking for something to do next weekend? Trussville is hosting their 31st annual Dog Daze Festival on Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14.
Great entertainment, activities and food in store for your entire family!
Read More New Home Sales Up Over 11% in March
April 26th, 2011
The headlines today underscore all the buyer activity that we’ve been seeing in Longmeadow and Alden Glen over the past couple of months. According to a CNBC.com article, “The Commerce Department said on Monday sales rose 11.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted 300,000 unit annual rate, after an upwardly revised 270,000 unit pace in February.” In addition, the article states that “At March's sales pace, the supply of new homes on...