Archive for the ‘Moving in Birmingham’ Category

Brentwood Properties, a well known commercial real estate firm in Birmingham, has announced several corporate sales completed recently. The Birmingham commercial movers are happy to announce deals are occurring in the Birmingham metro area, such as:

The sale of an 8,500 square foot office building to Independance Holdings, LLC.

The relocation of dentist Kimberly McGowen’s dental practice from Greystone Center to the new space on Independance Drive.

The State of Alabama lease was renews for 11,100 square feet of space.

Here at All My Sons, we pride ourselves on being reliable and timely business movers. For your next commercial move, be sure to contact the Birmingham movers!

The past tornadoes of April 2011 were not only a huge hit to residents, buildings, and homes, but also to insurance companies. So far, insurance companies have paid about $2.2 billion in claims–and there are over 2,500 claims left unsettled.

Claims range from houses to cars, businesses and other personal property. Once settled, industry professionals believe that the totals will tally around $3 billion. Moving on from the unexpected Alabama catastrophe has proven easier said than done.

Your Birmingham movers know the huge impact that the tornadoes had on local businesses and families alike, and we hope that those seeking financial compensation and relief from damages will receive it soon–it’s coming up on a year since the tragedy, after all. Here at All My Sons Moving & Storage, we hope 2012 brings prosperity and safety to the Birmingham area and beyond.

Summer has come and gone, and now that fall is on deck many of us will be putting warm-weather clothing, pool toys, and more into storage until next year. If you are in need of a storage solution in Birmingham, you have found it! Your Birmingham movers are ready at a moments notice to load up your summer seasonal items and pack them safely away until it is time to have fun in the sun again! Each of our storage units is temperature-controlled, and kept in a safe, secure, and climate controlled building. To make your experience as convenient as possible, your Birmingham movers will do all the work for you, you don’t even need to leave your home, and you can have your stored items returned whenever you are ready!

Birmingham has become a front runner in Alabama for eco-friendly operations, thanks to the recent addition of six natural-gas fueled school buses now being implemented within the school district. The buses look just like the others, but obviously operate completely different. The expectations are still up in the air as to how well the buses will work, which is why the district began the transition with 6 buses. Also, they are more expensive–total, the six buses ran the district about $800,000.

As the Birmingham movers know, the initial investment for the buses will save money in the future, using less fuels and requiring less maintenance. Upon evaluating the buses, the district will then decide which is more cost-effective. Considering how much driving the buses do, there is certainly an appeal on cutting fuel expenses. The school board in Birmingham is excited to not only make less of a carbon footprint on the environment, but also to show children environmentally-friendly tactics in practice, not just in theory.

Though home sales in Birmingham are currently trailing 2010 numbers, hope is still in place by the Birmingham Association of Realtors that the market could certainly pick up and sell enough units to pass the number of homes sold last year.

Considering the home sales of 2010 were largely impacted by the first-time home buyer’s tax credit, there is certainly potential for the market to lapse last year’s numbers which aren’t that much higher than where we are now. In fact, the Birmingham movers are impressed to say that so far, the home sales for 2011 in Birmingham are trailing 2010 by only 7 percent.

If you’re considering a move to Birmingham, contact your local movers for the best rates and Southern hospitality.

In Alabama, the real estate market seems to be looking up. Last month, Birmingham went against the trends and sold almost 40% more homes than July of last year. While the 36% boost certainly isn’t a bad thing, celebrations were less than over the top when the realty industry noted that last year’s low point was largely due to the first-time home buyer’s tax credit that expired last June.

And even though the increase this year from June-July is small, the rates of sales are going up, and that’s absolutely something to be excited about. After all, houses are selling–things could be worse. And month after month, Birmingham is selling more homes than the month prior. What else is going up? Prices! Last year, the average price for a home sold was up by 5% this July. And foreclosures are still lurking; last month’s sales were about 28% foreclosure related.

The Birmingham movers would like you to know that the low interest rates are intended to stay where they are for the next two years, according to the Federal Reserve. If you intend to buy or sell a home in the Birmingham area, be sure to contact your #1 preferred family movers to get your job done quickly & with care!

The South is not a new area to film production, in fact, Louisiana’s Baton Rouge is a popular location for several films each year. And while Alabama based movies of the past such as Sweet Home Alabama, Forrest Gump, and Crazy in Alabama were set in the state, none of them were actually filmed there. Now, it seems as though Alabama residents are trying to get a piece of the Hollywood pie as well. The Alabama Film Office is seeking to promote Alabama as a great place to film on location.

Since tax breaks are a huge draw to Baton Rouge for production teams, Alabama passed legislation at the end of June stating that companies who who film a television series in Alabama can receive financial incentives of up to 35 percent. This is intended to lure entertainment honchos looking to save money while also bolstering the local economy.The Birmingham movers think this legislation will have a positive impact on the local economy and hopefully ignite Alabama as a financially smart place to make a film.

You can read more about the new filming laws & incentives on the Alabama website here.

Whether you are relocating to Birmingham or are currently a Birmingham resident simply moving within the city, there is much to be said about the downtown area. Whether you are single or married, a student or a professional, the downtown Birmingham area has something to offer everyone.

Your Birmingham movers have noticed that one of the most popular places for people to relocate is to the Cityville complex. The complex has loft style apartments and amenities for residents such as a pool and an on-site gym. In the coming months, the center plans to add a restaurant and retail space to encourage a subdued and classy nightlife scene.

So, if you’re on the hunt for a trendy loft-style residence in the Birmingham Alabama area, then definitely check out the continually growing Cityville…don’t forget to hire reputable Birmingham movers to help you with the heavy lifting!

The place where you live is your home base; where you come to relax and recharge. The ideal “home base” should be able to satisfy your urge to let your hair down and bask in the familiar comforts of your own home and household items. Living in an in-home environment of high standards is a perpetually rewarding experience. Comfortable furniture, top of the line entertainment devices, aesthetically pleasing surroundings and more are what make the inside of your cozy abode what it is –and all that nice stuff gives you a good reason to hire professional Birmingham movers
when it is time to relocate.

Your home’s interior weighs heavily on the comfort factor of where you live. Location is also a strong influence on the over-all atmosphere experienced each time you come home! Everybody’s preference is different, and there are many location options for places to live which can make your mover’s job rather interesting! People moving in Birmingham have an especially wide selection of move-to options; moving to a home surrounded by Alabama’s natural beauty may be your preference, or perhaps moving into a loft amid the busy urban scene downtown is more fitting for you. Furthermore; just as preference differs, it also changes over time. You may fancy fast-paced city living now and grow to discover a more laid back side of yourself which beckons for you to move to a countryside plot of land; trading in the noisy city surroundings for calming solitude. Your preference in surroundings –both inside and out– may be an ever changing thing. One thing that will never change though, is your need for a proper home base… that and the devotion your Birmingham movers have for being the ever-reliable muscle to get you to your new preferred surroundings as they change!

Quite an eventful week is ending for your movers here in Birmingham. Finally thawing out, a dark dreary and sunless Birmingham looked like it was straight out of a sci-fi movie this week. Our moving trucks looked like they were frozen in time! Not a person was in sight as roads were so unfit for driving that traffic citations were issued to any person reckless enough to attempt taking a car out on the ice-blanketed town. There were surely hundreds of teary eyed Auburn fans unable to see the big game. An historic game too! The Auburn-Oregon game made history as it was the most watched cable television event ever! An exciting week in Alabama history, yes… But your Birmingham movers are anxious to get back on the grind and move families into their new homes!! Even though the wind still has frigid fangs, your Birmingham relocation experts are ready to get back in the action! Happy Friday, and happy new year!