Seniors 65 and older in Alabama’s Blount and Covington counties vote Tuesday on freezing their homes’ assessed value for property taxes

Voters in two Alabama counties decide Tuesday, Nov. 3, whether homeowners 65 and older can freeze the assessed value of their homes for property tax purposes. The questions are on the ballot in Blount County and in Covington County. Each is a separate constitutional amendment, and each is worded almost the same way. What a […]

JLL Negotiates $32.5 Million Sale of Power Center in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, Ala. — JLL has negotiated the $32.5 million sale of the second phase of Village at Lee Branch, a power center located at 1201 Doug Baker Blvd. in Birmingham. Brad Buchanan, Jim Hamilton and Anton Serafini of JLL represented the seller, Atlanta-based Cygnus Capital, in the transaction. The buyer was Richmond, Virginia-based Hackney Real Estate Partners. Phase II of the project totals 223,300 square feet.

Construction Underway at New Saban Smart Home

Zoning plan submitted for 331 acres in west Hoover

Signature Homes has presented the development plan for its next big community in western Hoover, and the proposal is slated to be considered by the Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission on Nov. 2. Update: The Collier Vallley development plan was continued by the zoning board on Nov. 2 and was...

Love a home with character? See inside Birmingham homes with Southern charm

There’s something about a Southern home that just feels good. A wide front porch made for coffee-drinking, a big kitchen for reinventing grandma’s recipes or original hardwood floors that will see generations of family gatherings. In Birmingham, these homes come with some cool character, too. Our neighborhoods are...

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 10-30-2026

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 30, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report:. At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended October 30, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled...

Best places to retire in Alabama 2026-2027: See all cities ranked by U.S. News

Florence ranks first among Alabama cities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Places to Retire, tying Huntsville and Hoover with a score of 5.7 out of 10. U.S. News ranked 13 Alabama cities out of 859 nationwide. Six landed in the national top 250. How U.S. News...

Howard Hanna enters Alabama; C21 adds 100-agent affiliate

Editor's note: The brokerage business is a busy one, with frequent moves, mergers and milestones. Here we highlight some of the latest activity among brokerages across the U.S. Howard Hanna expands into 19th state. Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is expanding into Alabama through a partnership with ARC Realty and...

8 Overlooked Alabama Towns Where Retirees Can Live Well Without Huntsville Prices

Want to find the best overlooked towns in Alabama where retirees can live well on less?. These 8 charming towns offer affordable living and plenty of Southern charm!. Let’s start with a town that looks like it jumped straight out of a movie set. Eufaula sits along the Chattahoochee...

Leeds Hall Apartments sues city over permit review for planned 144-unit complex

LEEDS, Ala. — Leeds Hall Apartments LLC filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the City of Leeds, alleging officials improperly used a zoning moratorium to block review of a building permit application for a planned apartment complex. The company says the property for The Grove at Leeds Station is already...

$9.4 million building permit for UAB Hospital expansion + more new high-dollar projects

Fifteen new building permits were issued this past week across Alabama for construction projects exceeding $1 million. These permits were for projects primarily in the Huntsville and Birmingham metros. A $9.4 million permit was issued for the ongoing expansion project at UAB Hospital’s North Pavilion. Expansion of UAB Hospital’s...

The Underrated Town In Alabama That’s So Affordable, It’s A Retiree’s Dream Come True

Some towns earn their reputation loudly, with big events and bigger marketing budgets, and some towns just quietly get everything right and wait for the world to catch up. Sylacauga, Alabama is firmly in the second category, and the world is starting to catch up. Tucked into the hills of...

New Poll: Alabamians back private property rights, reject extra rules on selling homes

The majority of Alabamians are still strong supporters of private property rights, and they also oppose making it more difficult to sell or market their homes. According to a statewide poll of 600 likely voters that was released by the Alabama Association of Realtors on Thursday, 92% of voters say it is important for Alabama […] The post New Poll: Alabamians back private property rights, reject extra rules on selling homes appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Leeds residents sound off on state-backed apartment project

LEEDS, Ala. (WBRC) - Residents packed Leeds City Hall Monday night for a public hearing on a proposed 144-unit apartment complex, with most speakers saying they do not want the project to move forward. What is the Grove at Leeds?. The project is called the Grove at Leeds. It would...

Firm acquires three buildings in Shelby County town center with plans for renovation

A Birmingham-based real estate investment firm has acquired three buildings in Mt Laurel’s town center for an undisclosed amount. Premium Property Trust (PPT) announced it has acquired the Robinson, James and Croft buildings in Mt Laurel’s town center from EBSCO Industries. The acquisition comprises about 90,000 square feet...

Most Alabamians support protection of private property rights, Realtors’ poll shows

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A vast majority of likely voters in Alabama value the protection of property owners’ rights, according to a Cygnal new poll released Thursday by the Alabama Association of Realtors. In a survey of 600 likely midterm election voters, 92% of respondents said it is important...

Birmingham, AL, Struggles With Low Starter Home Availability Compared to Other Cities

A recent real estate report shows a decline in Birmingham entry-level housing since 2019, despite a slight market recovery in recent years.

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 10-23-2026

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 23, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report:. At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended October 23, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled...

Birmingham identifies $11 million ‘mystery building,’ approves 60-day review

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Birmingham city leaders have identified the downtown property they are considering buying for $11 million: 2001 Park Place North. The City Council voted Tuesday to authorize a 60-day due diligence period, giving the city time to inspect the building and assess its needs. The vote does not commit Birmingham to completing the purchase.