$1.6 Million will go to ‘100 Homes, 100 Days’ renovations across the 99 neighborhoods
Last month, Mayor Woodfin announced the “100 Homes, 100 Days” project that will repair the homes of citizens across the city.
Category Real Estate
Take a peek inside the newly remodeled Crestwood ALDI with 7 photos
Today marked my maiden voyage to the remodeled Crestwood ALDI, which celebrated its grand reopening on July 18. First, I met a friend for lunch at IKKO in 5 Points. “Oh yeah, I went there yesterday,” she said when she…
Luxury urban living with 25 must-have amenities at the Metropolitan in Lakeview
Sponsored You’re looking for an apartment in Birmingham. You’ve seen umpteen places, and they all require you to compromise on something big, like a courtyard pool. It’s time to check out the big “M” (the Metropolitan, that is). Opening this…
10 facts about Back Forty Birmingham, including how the sausage is made
Back Forty Birmingham, the first satellite brewery of Back Forty in Gadsden, welcomed friends and family to its Sloss Docks location for an opening celebration on Saturday, July 7. The brew pub is now officially open to the public, and…
3 ways to join the effort to save Homewood’s historic pink house and secret garden
“The last time I saw Mrs. Bridges, we were sitting in her garden. She put her hand on my knee, and she said, ‘I want you to be the one to write the history of my house.’ And I don’t…
2 new eateries open for business in Trussville, including Great Harvest Bread Co.
Trussville’s revitalization is speeding up as new shops and restaurants are beginning to pop up across town. Here are two new eateries that are open for business.
4 charming Birmingham downtown suburbs including Forest Park with special real estate offerings
Sponsored You’ve probably already heard about H2 Real Estate’s projects in the works in downtown Birmingham. Did you know that H2 also has some exciting spaces available in Birmingham’s other urban sweet spots? Charmingly called the “downtown suburbs,” these are…
3 reasons why home sales remain strong in Birmingham, especially for first-time home buyers
Home prices are rising, construction is stalling and supply is low, leading to speculation about another housing bubble boiling up the U.S. real estate market. That’s not the whole story, though. Here’s why the home market looks hopeful in Birmingham:
Pure joy! Families and friends reveal the Birmingham Color Wall. (photo gallery)
If you haven’t heard of muralist Marcus Fetch then you have definitely seen his larger-than-life works of art, which are on walls across downtown, Woodlawn and Avondale. His murals are not only beautiful works of art, but they are ingrained in…
Tiny before tiny houses were cool: 8 secrets of the 1920s-30s Cliff Court Cottages in Highland Park
Tiny houses—are they in, are they out? When something is a classic, trends don’t matter. Tucked away in Birmingham’s historic Highland Park neighborhood, Cliff Court Cottages fit that bill. They’re tiny but not too tiny, and forever in demand.
Brooklyn’s loss is Birmingham’s gain. Check out LeNell’s Beverage Boutique grand opening in Norwood this Saturday, June 9!
From 2003 to 2009, Alabama native LeNell Camacho Santa Ana was the toast of New York City’s spirits and liquor scene. Whisky Magazine selected her liquor shop in Red Hook, Brooklyn, as America’s whiskey retailer of the year (single outlet category) for…
6 things to know about Vestavia Hills redevelopment of Highway 31, including the revitalization of Wald Park
In 2012, the city of Vestavia Hills put forth a bold vision for its redevelopment of Highway 31. The plan envisioned the addition of a pedestrian-friendly boulevard, a greenway along Patton Creek and the transformation of the interchange at Interstate 65…
3 mixed-use downtown developments including the New Ideal offered by H2 Real Estate that you need to see now
Sponsored Birmingham continues to be on-fire when it comes to real estate development. H2 Real Estate is fanning the flames with three exciting building renovation projects that are sure to give you a burning desire for urban living!
5 tips to make home buying a breeze in Birmingham, including mortgage shopping
Sponsored When it comes to buying a home in Birmingham, there’s so much information out there. It seems like Google is not always your friend. Real estate, mortgages, closings, the list goes on and on. Get into your next home hassle…
Modern, luxurious, eco-friendly … modular? Will Birmingham embrace this home-building trend?
The trend of “modern” modular homes is gaining a foothold in major Southeastern cities. In Charlotte, North Carolina, architect Frederick Laury recently launched the company MOD-CLT to serve the emerging market. Dvele, a high-tech modular home manufacturer based in California,…