OTMJ Parade of Home Coverage:Al Fresco Accents Location, Location Be Our GuestThe 2011 Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders Parade of Homes will come to a close April 10, But there is still time to check out the more than 160 homes featured in this year’s event.This year’s event, which started April 1, has seen an increase in participation from … [Read more...]
Be Our Guest: New House at The Preserve Has Room for All the Family
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorBobbie and Harry Christiansen had a lot they wanted in a new home.They wanted a nice, safe community with lots of amenities, and they also wanted a home that they could grow old in and where they could entertain their three grandchildren.The Maryland couple ended up choosing The Preserve in Hoover for the location of their new home. … [Read more...]
Location, Location
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorWhether it’s fishing at the lake or taking a stroll in the park, Liberty Park has become known for its resort-like atmosphere. But to Ben Gardner, that’s not the only thing that makes this Vestavia Hills community unique.“Really, it’s that attention to detail,” said Ben, the estimate purchaser for Liberty Park. “These are really … [Read more...]
Al Fresco Accents
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorThe Kessler Companies like to emphasize outdoor living spaces in their developments, and in this year’s Parade of Homes, they’ll showcase three neighborhoods that do just that.“That’s one thing we’re really big on -- outdoor spaces,” said builder Charles Kessler.And when Charles refers to the “outdoors,” he’s not just talking about … [Read more...]
Digging It
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorThe Vestavia Hills Men’s Garden Club is looking for a few more good men to help keep an almost 30-year tradition flourishing.The garden club, one of the only (if not the only) men’s garden’s clubs in the area, was formed in 1984 by a few retired residents led by Henderson Walker. Over the years, members have been responsible for the … [Read more...]