It’s no secret that Birmingham is evolving: New businesses, restaurants and entertainment districts are springing up around the city, creating a sense of increased energy for Birmingham’s potential among the city’s workforce and leadership. Birmingham’s progress can be contributed to many factors, but an important piece of this story is how investors and developers are…
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Callan Sherrod, brokerage relations specialist, recently was named to the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce’s junior board. Callan was among 23 candidates selected to serve from a pool of 68 applicants. The Chamber of Commerce’s junior board is made up of young professionals between the ages of 25 and 35 who either live or work…
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By Callan Sherrod, brokerage relations specialist Identifying the best CRE property to lease is a complex decision. Tenants must factor in a wide range of considerations, and many of these are realized during a property tour. Knowing this, our firm emphasizes the value of detailed property tours as a foundational piece to identifying the best…
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By Bill Gunn, senior vice president Like the other districts highlighted in our blog series breaking down the most active CRE neighborhoods in Birmingham, Avondale reflects the tremendous growth and revitalization that the city has experienced in recent years. Located near the heart of downtown Birmingham, Avondale is benefiting from the developments and growth of…
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Philip Currie, president at J.H. Berry, and Bill Gunn, senior vice president, recently were recognized in the Birmingham Business Journal for their role in a transaction that saw the former Western Supermarket’s headquarters sell to Twin Construction. Philip and Bill represented the owner of the former supermarket’s corporate building. The property is located at 2614…
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J.H. Berry was recently recognized in the Birmingham Business Journal’s Commercial Real Estate Deals of the Year for its representation of Shipt, a grocery delivery service provider, in the lease of 60,000 square feet of office space in what is currently the Wells Fargo Tower. In 2020, the Wells Fargo Tower will be renamed Shipt…
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Philip Currie, president at J.H. Berry, recently was quoted by the Birmingham Business Journal in an article discussing the impact that parking availability will have on the future of downtown Birmingham’s commercial real estate development. The article covers why increased parking downtown should be a top priority if the city wishes to sustain the solid…
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By Jake Taylor, leasing and brokerage associate In October 2017, we highlighted the buzz and activity in Birmingham’s Central Business District and discussed the specific trends that were driving growth in this area of downtown. At the time, the emergence of the historic renovation tax credit was a key factor to much of the new…
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Our employee spotlight series continues with a highlight of Executive Vice President Edwin Moss. Edwin oversees Corporate Services and Lease Management for a number of the firm’s regional, national and international clients, which includes contract work in real estate markets throughout North America. Edwin began his career at J.H. Berry in 2004. Since then, his…
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By Philip Currie, Callan Sherrod and Jake Taylor A Reflection on 2018 From large office building trades to a growing shift in client priorities and new areas of development, 2018 was an active year for Birmingham’s commercial real estate industry. As we enter the new year, it is important to reflect on the success and…
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