Wow, you just don’t see scenes like this in Shelby County (or Alabama) very often!
I’m not sure Fisbo, our spoiled poodle, is a snow poodle. He seemed a lot more interested in climbing up my leg and being held while I was shooting pictures:
And yes, through rain, sleet or snow … we are still showing houses. In fact, we’ll be showing a home to buyers in the Alabaster area in just another couple of hours—snow or no snow!
David
So, you have to knock the price way, way down to get your home sold? Not always. While price is certainly important when it comes to getting your home sold, it’s not the only way to achieve a successful sale.
Ever heard of a buy-down? Lots of people have, but not everyone understands it. It’s not as complicated as you might think.
KC Haririan, First Federal Mortgage
A buy-down could be the ticket to getting a home sold in a deal that’s better for the seller and the buyer.
K. C. Haririan, a Loan Officer with First Federal Mortgage in Birmingham, is here to explain how buy-downs work.
So, how is the Shelby Co. and Birmingham home market looking as we forge ahead into 2009? We’ll share our thoughts and observations–and we’ll see if Fisbo, our very spoiled five pound poodle, barks during our recording session.
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Fisbo, the wonder dog
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David, Colleen and Fisbo
Michael and Johnna Mathews felt Gracie and Sister Sue, their two black labrador mixes, deserved better treats than they could find in stores around Birmingham and Shelby county. So, armed with cookie sheets, rolling pin and oven, the McCalla couple decided to try their hand at creating canine treats that are healthy as well as tasty.
Bama Barkery owners Michael and Johnna Mathews (photo by Alisha Bamberg)
Their efforts led to the April, 2007, birth of Bama Barkery, a business that provides wholesome, homemade treats for dogs. And yep, you can take a bite out of a Pumpkin Paw or any of Bama Barkery’s other treats yourself, because all are made with ingredients safe for human consumption.
We caught up with Michael and Johnna during Bark In The Park, a fun event for pet owners held in Alabaster’s Veterans Park October 3rd. Michael shares with us the tale (or should it be tail?!) of how Bama Barkery turned in to a lot more than just treats for Gracie and Sister Sue (who, by the way, are official taste testers for the company).
Michael greets visitors interested in Bama Barkery Pumpkin Paws
Right now, you can order Bama Barkery products on line, but who knows … it may not be long before you see PB & O’s, Love Me Slenders or some of their other treats in area stores, too. And in case you’re wondering, Fisbo, our five pound spoiled rotten poodle, has given his stamp of approval to Bama Barkery’s treats!
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David