By Donna Cornelius The first time’s a charm for four designers who are newcomers to the Decorators’ ShowHouse this year.  One is fairly new to Birmingham itself as well as to participating in the Alabama Symphony Orchestra fundraiser. Another is known for making special events extra special. The other two are sisters who found it fun to create their ShowHouse space … [Read more...]

By Donna Cornelius After a two-year hiatus, the Decorators’ ShowHouse is back, and the house chosen for the Alabama Symphony Orchestra fundraiser is a real showstopper. If you’ve ever traveled the interstate from Birmingham to Huntsville, you’ve likely wondered about Hallmark Farm, with its stately mansion, picturesque barn, rolling green fields and, at Christmastime, a … [Read more...]

By June Mathews Good news for homeowners planning to downsize, young people looking to jump into the housing market for the first time, or anyone looking for shared amenities and ease of building maintenance: Condos are back. Not that condos ever really went anywhere, but the market has definitely experienced its ups and downs in recent years. In 2020, during the first … [Read more...]

By June Mathews A little more than two years ago, no one could fully imagine the impact the pandemic would have on people around the world.  Health habits, social interactions, work schedules and other aspects of life changed overnight. Parents became instant homeschool teachers, practical shoppers became hoarders, masks rendered us unrecognizable to neighbors, and … [Read more...]

By Ally Morrison Birmingham Association of Realtors’ chief executive officer, Amanda Creel, has been in the real estate industry for nearly 8 years, but the path to her career was not exactly linear.  Originally from Mobile, Creel graduated from Auburn University with a degree in journalism in 2003. She wrote for a newspaper in Georgia before moving to Florida and … [Read more...]