By Emily Williams-Robertshaw What makes an “ideal” home? It’s a question Scott Underwood, co-owner of Centennial Homes, asked himself after he and co-owner Alan Howard were tapped to produce the 2021 Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builder’s Ideal Home. In a perfect world, he would have liked to have a full year to complete the project. Yet, his … [Read more...]
Without Further Delay: 2021 Birmingham Parade of Homes to Take Place June 18-20, 25-27
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw After moving the dates of this year’s Birmingham Parade of Homes from May to June, the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders will kick off the annual spring event June 17. The kick-off party will be held at this year’s Ideal Home, in Hoover’s Heatherwood community and built by Centennial Homes. The custom build with cutting-edge … [Read more...]
Outdoors Is the New Indoors …: And Other Pandemic Created Viral Design Trends In New Home Construction
By Barry DeLozier In several Zoom meetings lately, I’ve heard the question raised, “What will you miss about this unusual time of COVID-19 when it’s over?” While we’re all ready for life to return to normal, there certainly have been silver linings from this sudden societal shift: more family time, more quiet time, happier pets spending more time with their people. For … [Read more...]
A Heritage of Tradition: Ruby Ansley Owner Continues Offering Timeless Designs at Mountain Brook Interiors Store
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw The colorful storefront of Ruby Ansley Interiors – adorned with yellow, green and red valances – is a staple in the landscape of Mountain Brook Village. Founded in 1963, the interior design firm has a storied history and has remained a successful, female-owned business over the course of its existence. Current owner Sallie Aman first joined the … [Read more...]
Realtors Respond
We asked some of our friends in the real estate business a few questions about the current state of the OTM market as we enter the important spring home buying season. Responses below have been edited for space. Gusty Gulas Associate Broker-Team Leader, Gusty Gulas Group In what ways has the pandemic affected the OTM real estate market? The pandemic has allowed … [Read more...]