By Philip Currie, Jake Taylor and Callan Sherrod Entering 2019, the performance of Birmingham’s commercial real estate market hinged on whether key submarkets would experience increased deal activity, especially along the Highway 280/I- 459 corridor and Central Business District. Midway through the year, we are beginning to see some encouraging trends that bode well…
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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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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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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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By Edwin Moss, executive vice president Much of the news surrounding Birmingham over the past several years has highlighted its recent wave of significant growth. This coverage is justified – from new entertainment venues to growing industries, the city is on an upward trajectory that is attracting new residents and setting up the potential for…
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Next in our employee spotlight series, we’re highlighting Leasing and Brokerage Associate Jake Taylor. In his role, Jake specializes in commercial leasing and sales, working with the brokerage team to foster new business opportunities for J.H. Berry. His previous experience working with a wide range of public and private sector clients, along with his solutions-oriented…
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By: Will Hollingsworth, project manager By now, Birmingham’s recent growth is no secret: the largest city in the state, the former industrial steel town is reinventing itself with an increasingly attractive list of tourist destinations and award-winning entertainment options – a MovieMaker top 25 coolest film festival in the world, for example – anchored by…
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