By June MathewsGood 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...]
Her Mother’s Footsteps: Sorelle Catering Opens New Space in Downtown Homewood, Adds Grab and Go
By Ally MorrisonWhen she was 7 years old, Joy Smith hopped into her mother’s car for a Sunday drive in her hometown of Romeo, Michigan. During the drive, her mother, Corinne, pointed out of the car window to a nearby shed and told Joy it would make the cutest restaurant. As they drove by, Corinne explained how she would serve pot roast on Thursdays and chicken pot … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills County OKs Plans for 600-Home Development at Liberty Park
By Ally MorrisonPlans to build The Bray Town Center at Liberty Park with more than 600 single-family homes were approved by the Vestavia Hills City Council during a meeting March 14. Intended to be a live, work and play environment, the 700-acre mixed-use property is now in the early stages of development. According to the proposal, green space, retail, … [Read more...]
2022 New Home Construction Trends Are Influenced by Pandemic
By June MathewsA 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...]
The Perfect Fit: Homewood Artist Creates a Puzzle with Ravensburg
Ally MorrisonHomewood artist Sue Ellen Brown began her art career at the early age of 5 with a Crayola drawing of her cat, Taffy. Today, Brown has years of art experience under her belt, as she previously worked for Hallmark and most recently designed a puzzle for the popular puzzle retailer Ravensburger.Growing up in Houston, Brown explored her imagination … [Read more...]