All Forum Posts by: Estes Gould Hughes

And long overdue as well! We are the last major metropolitan area to get one of these centers - and it's the largest economic development project to happen in Birmingham in YEARS. So happy it's happening now, at least!!

I can help with a couple of pieces:

1) Population growth in Birmingham is lower than it is in other growing metro areas, but it's not declining. Populations are moving within the city (more people downtown/in the city limits than previously), though, which I think could lead to some of the statistics you list.

2) Job growth is kind of hard to measure in this area, along with population growth, because it's comprised of so many different municipalities. But new projects are suggesting that things are going in the right direction. An Amazon center in Bessemer, which will bring in 1500 jobs, is the largest economic development project the city has seen in years.

This is awesome! My husband and I are looking for a second deal (our first was more of a high-end loft downtown) in our neighborhood of Avondale or Crestwood - and I’m jealous of how quickly you got started! I’d love to hear price info as well if you don’t mind sharing.

Hi Richard,

I’m a realtor here in Birmingham and an investor getting started in the Avondale/Crestwood neighborhoods. We have an A-/B+ property downtown as well. I’d love to talk to you about what you’re looking for and see if I can help.