Parade of Homes 2021

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G R E AT E R B I R M I N G H A M JUNE 18-20 & JUNE 25-27 — birminghamparadeofhomes.com —

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06 | WELCOME LETTER WELCOME FROM OUR CHAIRMAN

10 | IDEAL HOME BUILDING TIMELESS HOMES

14 | WHO’S WHO MEET OUR BUILDERS

18 | WHERE TO GO COMMUNITIES IN THE PARADE

22 | INDEX OF HOMES REFERENCE THIS LIST TO FIND A HOME

24 | PARADE OF HOMES VIEW THE HOMES IN THE PARADE

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elcome to the 65th annual Parade of Homes presented by the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (GBAHB). I want to personally thank all sponsors, participants, and committee members who have worked so hard to make this a truly successful and anticipated event in the Greater Birmingham area.

The Parade has been nationally recognized as an awardwinning event hosting thousands of visitors who search for the latest in innovative building and decorating trends. The GBAHB is comprised of developers, general and specialty contractors, suppliers, and associates.

The 10th Annual GBAHB Ideal Home will be featured in the 2021 Parade of Homes. The house is located in the Heatherwood subdivision in Hoover and will feature cuttingedge technology and the latest in home design trends.

The GBAHB thanks Centennial Homes for building the 2021 Ideal Home.

The Parade of Homes will feature houses ranging from 1,060 – to over 4,800 square feet, ensuring that there is a home for everyone. Whether you are a first-time buyer, looking for luxury in a move-up, or someone scaling down, or if you are looking for a remodeling contractor, this event will provide something for everyone. The homes exhibit the professionalism, authenticity, and unsurpassed standards of the GBAHB Builders. You can find more pictures and information at birminghamparadeofhomes.com.

We express our deepest gratitude to the sponsors who have made this event possible. They have made significant monetary commitments to our annual Parade and play a vital role in its success. Thank you!

The event is scheduled for the weekends of June 18-20 and 25-27, and homes will be open to the public from 10am-6pm every Friday & Saturday, and Noon-6pm on Sundays. Join us in celebrating the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders Parade of Homes. Discover why GBAHB guarantees the highest quality and the latest and greatest in trends and traditions.

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entennial Homes creates timeless, one hundred percent custom homes that are built to last. Since its inception in 2015, owners Alan Howard and Scott Underwood have crafted one-of-a-kind homes in Moss Rock Preserve, Mt. Laurel, Greystone, Heatherwood, Black Ridge and many other communities.

Between them they have over 40 years of experience and have constructed 5,000 timeless homes in the Greater Birmingham Area.

Alan and Scott have worked together since the late 90’s when Scott got his real estate license and began working for Alan’s company. His time there gave him

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Scott’s inspiration for becoming a homebuilder grew out of an experience in 2011, when a close friend lost their family home to a tornado. He took all that he had learned over the years to redesign the family’s home and after seeing the time and dedication he put into the design of the home, he was asked to complete the construction as well.

Seeing the impact that a well-designed home had on that family inspired him to continue as a homebuilder.

In 2018 Scott won Builder of the Year and the following year the team took home The Best in Show award for the 2019 Parade of Homes.

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With their hands-on approach, Scott and Alan make the Centennial Homes experience of planning, designing, and watching your home come to life fun and exciting. They maintain transparency throughout the entire process and strive to be on-site for every build, educating homeowners and providing valuable insight.

As a team the two complement each other, balancing all the elements of homebuilding and design so that customers are delighted to work with them again and again.

between the team and their spouses.

With hidden speakers, vaulted ceilings, quartz countertops, pendant lights in the dressing room, and a centralized office space, the home is as functional as it is beautiful.

Cedar beams combined with a limestone mantle add a cozy element to the dining area.

The open concept kitchen looks out over a beautiful limestone fountain in the courtyard which can also be seen from the entertainment area as well.

The home features a scullery with a stow-away craft center complete with a sewing machine and gift wrapping stations. The master suite includes a beverage center, a plethora of storage options and a private patio.

Alan and Scott blend together art and technology to meet the needs of the modern family without compromising on design and aesthetics.

Many of the thoughtful design elements that can be seen in this year’s Ideal Home come from conversations

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WHO AGH HOMES

Facebook: @AGHHomesInc AGH Homes, Inc. has been building, remodeling, and developing for over 18 years. We have built and remodeled homes ranging from $100,000.00 to 1.5 million. Our homes have received silver and gold awards in the Greater Birmingham Association of Homebuilders Parade of Homes. We use creativity and imagination to make our homes stand out. Each home is built with its own personality and charm.

Alicia Huey, President of AGH Homes, Inc. served as the President of the Greater Birmingham Association of Homebuilders in 2013. She serves as a Life Director on their board. In 2008 Alicia was inducted into the

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has appointments on the Public Affairs Committee and Business Information and Technology Committee. Alicia is very involved with her local Habitat for Humanity and serves on the board of directors. For 10 years she has participated in the Builders Blitz, building a home for a deserving family in one week, and was named the 2011 Volunteer of the Year for the Alabama Association of Habitat for Humanity.

Alicia is an Honorary Letterman for the UAB Blazers in Birmingham and is an avid supporter of their Women’s athletics. She and her husband of 22 years, Don, have a furry child named Maggie. They are members of Asbury United Methodist Church. She enjoys running and weekends on Lake Martin with family and friends.

Associations Housing Hall of Fame and in 2012 was awarded the Al Awtrey Builder of the Year award. The Alabama Association of Home Builders in 2014 awarded Alicia the Jerry Kyser Builder of Year Award for her outstanding service to the home building industry of Alabama. She also served as chair for the State Professional Women in Building for 4 years. She is very involved in the National Association of Home Builders, as well. She was the NAHB Professional Women in Building Chair for 2012, representing over 1,000 women in the home building industry.

She was appointed as a National Life Director in 2015 and serves as NAHB Build-Pac Chair.

Alicia served as the NAHB Membership Chair in 2016. She also

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Centennial Homes

www.centennialhomesllc.com Alan Howard and Scott Underwood of Centennial Homes together bring more than 40 years of combined new home construction experience.

Centennial Homes is committed to consistently exceeding the expectations of our clients. We believe that timeless architecture and attention to the details of the finishes are as important as the structural components of a home. We are committed to providing a home that is quality built, has a livable floor plan and has superb visual appeal.

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Embassy Homes

www.embassynewhomes.com We’re enormously proud of the homes we’ve built over the years. Since 2001, we’ve built many new homes and throughout that time, we’ve been listening to our customers and learning from them, insisting on the best workmanship and the highest quality materials. Our expertise blends from custom built homes as well as multi-family homes ranging from 1,300 - 4,500sq ft in several master planned developments. Embassy Homes continues to grow as one of Birmingham’s premier home builders

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with numerous Gold, Silver and Bronze awards in the annual Parade of Homes.

In addition, we have recently won an award from the National Association of Home Builders for our design plans.

Here at Embassy Homes, we blend award winning designs, livable floor plans, and most importantly, quality craftsmanship in every home we build.

We also understand that when you’re searching for a new home, you also want the perfect location. A place where people will make friends, enjoy family life and take pride in their new home. We are committed to excellence in everything we do, regardless of the product level or price point. Our dedication to deliver buyers the home of their dreams, along with superior customer satisfaction, is the company’s number one priority.

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Embridge Homes

www.embridgehomes.com The Partners of Embridge Homes have a passion for people. It’s this passion that drives us to deliver the highest quality homes in the most desirable communities in Central Alabama. Embridge was born out of a partnership between Embassy Homes and Ridgecrest Homes.

Combined the owners have over 70 years of experience building custom built as well as multi-family homes.

Embridge Homes continues to grow because of our commitment to quality workmanship and our enthusiasm for home building. Our homes are not only well built, but they are affordable.

We set high standards for ourselves because we want our homeowners to take pride in their decision to purchase an Embridge Home.

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Harris Doyle Homes www.harrisdoyle.com

Harris Doyle Homes is a leading residential developer and home builder in the Birmingham and Auburn areas. Harris Doyle Homes is widely recognized for its energized and progressive team that works diligently to provide a high level of service to its customers. The homebuilder designs and constructs new homes and neighborhoods that fit the unique

lifestyles of its diverse customer base.

Brooks Harris and Russ Doyle are both second-generation homebuilders born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. Brooks Harris and Russ Doyle founded Harris Doyle Homes together in 2008. Since that time, Harris Doyle Homes has grown to be one of Birmingham’s largest homebuilders, building nearly 1,000 homes in 20 communities in the Birmingham, Auburn, and Alabama areas.

The company was named Builder of the Year in 2010 and has been consistently ranked as a Top Five Homebuilder by the Birmingham Business Journal since 2013 in addition to being named to the Birmingham Business Journal’s Fast Track 30.

In June 2017, Clayton Properties Group, a division of Clayton, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, acquired Harris Doyle Homes, marking the fifth company to join its substantial sitebuilt portfolio.

Harris Doyle Homes currently has new homes available in Griffin Park at Eagle Point in Hoover, Helen Ridge in Cahaba Heights, Riverwoods in Helena, Longmeadow in Trussville, Liberty Park in Vestavia Hills, Simms Landing in Pelham, MacDonald Farms in Springville, Talisi Cove in Lake Martin, Woodward Oaks in Auburn, Mimms Trail in Auburn, and the Springs of Mill Lakes in Opelika.

For more information about Harris Doyle Homes, visit harrisdoyle.com.

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Holland Homes LLC www.hollandhomesllc.com

Daniel Holland and the team at Holland Homes strive to offer a stress-free, seamless home buying experience to each of their clients. They take pride in the quality craftsmanship that goes into each project. Since opening in 2006, Holland Homes has worked hard to maintain their reputation as skilled, efficient professionals with great attention to detail. They pursue excellence in every facet of the home building process, all in pursuit of providing an exceptional product to the client.

This reputation has led to exceptional growth through customer satisfaction and innovative home projects. If you have an idea or a dream, Holland Homes can make it a reality.

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a careful eye to ensure every home is built with quality and in a timely manner.

You can have peace of mind knowing that your Newcastle Home comes with a warranty and team of professionals to help and support you. As you build your future in a Newcastle Home, we will be here for you every step of the way.

Newcastle Homes

www.newcastle-homes.com Owner Glenn Siddle created Newcastle Homes, named after his father’s hometown of Newcastle, England. Since driving that first nail, he has gone on to build dream homes for more than 2,000 families in Alabama! At Newcastle Homes Inc., we are celebrating 23 years of developing personal relationships with our homebuyers while carefully crafting communities across Birmingham, Ala. We approach each home and community with a discerning vision and leading-edge home designs that fit our homebuyer’s lifestyles. We are a team filled with seasoned professionals who are committed to providing our homebuyers an unprecedented experience. Our Sales Team starts by consulting each homebuyer in selecting the right community, homesite, and floorplan. Our Design Studio brings a one-on-one experience providing innovative home designs that match our homebuyer’s desires and expectations.

Our experienced Community Project Managers watch over each home using

together before your home construction is complete and long after your kids have grown up together. In the end, the members of each household and the camaraderie built between those households are what we truly value at Signature Homes.

At Signature Homes, we have remained committed to building high-quality homes with enduring value, and have a passion for creating communities where people enjoy their lives, grow their families and build lasting relationships. “It’s all right here.

From the simple to the spectacular.

No matter where you turn, each community presents inspiration in every direction, beckoning you to be part of something beautiful.” said CEO and co-founder Dwight Sandlin.

Visit our communities and let’s build something together.

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Signature Homes www.e-signaturehomes

With Signature Homes, you are building more than a home — you are building a life. Our communities are masterplanned for perfection from beginning to end, and our homes are tailored to their owners’ unique tastes. Between our classic architecture, functional floor plans designed for real life, and designer selections that will wow, we construct for the long run. Build with us, and you’re building a future.

Our Signature team knows the first thing buyers look for is the perfect community, and we have a great time while creating communities for homeowners to live out their dreams.

We focus on bringing neighbors

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Tower Homes

www.tower-homes.com Price Hightower began Tower Homes with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Twenty-seven years later, his integrity, determination and vision to be the best home building company in the state of Alabama has led to over 1,000 new homes sold and a matchless home-buying experience. From land development to commercial building to residential construction, his goal has always been to build “WOW!” Tower Homes has learned how to construct the best houses around while making home ownership easy for you!

Price believes a home is where your story begins. His commitment to his homelife, family and faith have been integral parts of his success in the building industry.

His superior reputation has led him to become one of the Top 5 Largest Home Builders in Birmingham, as well as one of 16 Graduate Master Builders in Alabama. Price is a lifelong resident of Birmingham and seeks to make the city an even better place for families to call home. Tower’s homes and communities reflect his faithful dedication to excellence and building the “BEST” house on the market.

Each Tower project is a reflection of Price’s diligent work ethic, well planned designs, and choice of highest quality materials. Price and the team of employees at Tower Homes consider it a privilege to build the home

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Wedgeworth Construction

www.wedgworth.net For three decades, Mike Wedgworth has created some of the finest custom homes and residential communities in Birmingham, Alabama. His commitment to outstanding, quality construction is evident in each of the more than 250 homes he’s crafted for families here. His reputation has been built the same way as any new Wedgworth home or community: one relationship at a time. That’s why so many customers find the Wedgworth Companies through referrals from friends who built or bought a home from Mike. Good news travels fast.

This is Mike Wedgworth’s hometown, and developing customers as lifelong friends is part of his business strategy. Our communities include Overlook Crest, Woodridge, Surrey Oaks, Magnolia Ridge, Thornhill, Ivy Glenn and Wyngate. We’ve also built custom homes in many prestigious neighborhoods in Mountain Brook, Highland Park and Vestavia, like Countryridge, Countrywood Highlands, Tanglecreek, Buckhead, Abingdon Green and Panorama Cove.

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Wright Homes Inc. www.wrighthomesinc.com

Since 1972 we have designed and built quality energy efficient homes for thousands of satisfied homeowners.

We pride ourselves in providing top quality construction using the best materials possible at a sensible price.

From award winning designs, to building and financing, we are your one-stop building and loan company that caters to your particular needs by offering unprecedented flexibility in the design of your new home.

We have successfully set the standard for new construction in the Greater Birmingham Metro area for five decades.

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TO GO Abingdon By The River www.liveabingdon.com

The good life awaits you at Abingdon By The River, a premier, vibrant, and amenity-rich community that is designed for your active life. The largest active adult community in the Hoover area, Abingdon By The River offers a culture where active adults will enjoy a fabulous lifestyle with planned activities such as cooking classes, dancing lessons, art classes, water aerobics and so much more!

Directions: Head south on I-459 and take exit 10. Turn left onto John Hawkins Parkway. Turn right on Stadium Trace Parkway. Fleming Drive will be .7 miles down Stadium Trace Parkway.

to Hwy 150 & I-459. A master planned community in the award winning Hoover school district with a swim and racquet club, fitness center, sidewalks and lakes all within the Community.

Turn left onto Fleming Parkway and Abingdon will be at the end.

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Blackridge

Directions: Merge onto AL-150 / John Hopkins Parkway. Turn left onto Lake Cyrus Blvd. Turn left onto Lake Cyrus Dr. Turn left onto Lake Cyrus Club Dr. Turn right onto Cyrus Cove Dr.

www.liveblackridge.com Your at-home retreat, Blackridge offers outdoor living spaces that will have you wanting to start your days with a cup of coffee or end your day with the warmth of fire while soaking in the views of the surrounding wildlife. Blackridge is dedicated to refining and reinventing retreat style living.

Directions: Follow I-459 N. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 33B to merge onto I-59 N toward Gadsden. Take exit 143 for Deerfoot Pkwy/Mt Olive Church Rd. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Clay and merge onto Deerfoot Pkwy. Turn left onto Deerfoot Pkwy.

Turn left onto Deerfoot Crossings Drive. Turn left onto Deerfoot Crossings Rd. Turn right onto Deercrest Court.

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We are proud to be building in a new phase of Trussville’s most desirable, established community. Our homes are spacious, gorgeous and loaded with top of the line finishes along with professionally designed landscaped yards. Located with The Crossings is a trail that leads from the pool and cabana all the way to Trussville High School football field so our homeowners can walk to the big game! What a wonderful community located in the award winning Trussville School system.

Directions: Head south on I-459 and take exit 10. Turn left onto John Hawkins Parkway. Turn right on Stadium Trace Parkway. Blackridge will be 3 miles down at the end of the parkway.

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The Cove at Lake Cyrus www.embassyhomebuilders.com

Lake Cyrus is a beautiful family friendly neighborhood located in Hoover, close

Conveniently located near highway 280 and the Summit Shopping district.

These beautifully designed homes are surrounded by a wealth of amenities.

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Highlands of Chelsea

www.thehighlandschelsea.com The Highlands offers a unique environment, coupling the serenity of the Appalachian Mountains with the convenience of all modern necessities

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within close proximity. This nature abundant community offers one 15 acre private wooded estate lots and boasts a 217-acre land conservancy protecting untouched woodlands at the heart of the community. Come home each evening to enjoy the peace that nature brings, while knowing that great restaurants, shopping and other services are only a stone’s throw away. The Highlands has a Chelsea address, however the development is divided into two sections. Holland Homes is excited to have land to build your dream home at the East entrance, next to the Morningstar UMC Church. Working with you to make your dreams become a reality is at the core of everything Holland Homes does. Their commitment to produce Southern inspired architecture while fostering a true sense of community is unrivaled. From your home, experience and embrace the natural beauty the Southern landscape has to offer: panoramic mountain views, lake views or gentle rolling hills. Come and see for yourself - there’s something for everyone at The Highlands.

features miles of scenic walking trails and community green spaces where neighbors gather—making it a dream come true for your new home.

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Grand River

www.grandriverhomes.com Situated on 3,000 acres of scenic land in Leeds, Ala., Grand River is a master-planned new home community where nature is at the forefront of life.

Parks, sidewalks, woodland walking trails, and creeks ensure that Grand River residents have every opportunity to connect with each other and their natural surroundings.

The first phase of Grand River is Unali featuring 56 homesites starting in the low $300’s.

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Directions: From Birmingham coming from HWY 280: Head South on US-280 towards Chelsea, Turn Right onto Bear Creek Road, Turn Left onto Old Hwy 280, Turn Right onto Co Rd 11, Turn Left onto Oakview Pkwy, Turn Right onto Timberview Trail. The house will be approximately .2 miles down on the right.

From Birmingham taking I-65: Head South on I-65 toward Montgomery, Take exit 242 toward Pelham/Helena, Keep left at the fork and continue toward County Rd 52 E, Turn left onto County Rd 52 E, Turn left onto Co Rd 11, Turn right onto Oakview Pkwy, Turn right onto Timberview Trail, The house will be approximately .2 miles down on the right.

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Hillsboro

www.hillsboro-homes-al.com Hillsboro’s second phase, Henley, is an enclave of 53 homes nestled just off Hillsboro Parkway in historic Helena.

It follows the success of Appleford, the first phase of the mixed-use community in the idyllic small town amid the rolling hills of Shelby County. Built by the award-winning Newcastle Homes, most homes in Henley will have basements with a limited number of non-basement homes. Henley is ideally located within walking distance of all four of Helena’s highly desirable schools. Hillsboro

Waking up here every day, one thing is certain, Green Trails at Lake Wilborn has the best backyard for getting out and active. A morning bike ride, paddling the Cahaba River in the afternoon, or outdoor dining picnic-style on the Grand Lawn. Here, lifelong play isn’t just encouraged. Green Trails at Lake Wilborn has easily become the community of choice for many those looking to live, work and play.

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Directions: Head south on I-459 and take exit 10. Turn left onto John Hawkins Parkway. Turn right on Stadium Trace Parkway. Fleming Drive will be .7 miles down the Parkway. Turn left onto Fleming Parkway and Green Trails will be .5 miles down Fleming Parkway

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MacDonald Farms www.harrisdoyle.com

Harris Doyle is excited to welcome you the opportunity to build a new home at MacDonald Farm in Springville, Alabama! MacDonald Farm is a beautiful and established community in Springville that comes complete with a community clubhouse, tennis court, pool, lake, and more! Harris Doyle is now building Phase II, which offers

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3-5 bedroom homes starting in the $280’s. Phase II only has 11 lots left - so don’t wait!

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Oak Hill CommunityHenley

www.embassyhomebuilders.com Oak Hill is a new community located in the city of Moody. Oak Hill is located just minutes from Hwy 411 & I-20 with easy access to downtown Birmingham.

Some of the best shopping and dining are only moments away from Oak Hill... such destinations as: Bass Pro Shops, Barber MotorSports Park and Grand River Outlets. Come and see why we are so excited to offer new homes.

Directions: I-459 N. Take exit 29 toward Atlanta. Merge onto I-20 E. Take exit 144B to merge onto US-411 N/Moody Pkwy toward Moody/Odenville. Continue on US-411 N/ Moody Pkwy. Drive to Oak Blvd in Moody. Turn left onto Oak Blvd and continue straight.

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The Parc At Lake Wilborn www.embridgehomes.com

Experience the joy of living in one of Birmingham’s finest communities, The PARC at Lake Wilborn. This wonderfully planned community is offering amenities like no other in Hoover. Explore the vast walking trails by the river and spend a day lounging by the pool.

Directions: Take I-459 S to John Hawkins Pkwy. Take exit 10 toward Hoover. Turn right onto Stadium Trace Pkwy. Continue on Stadium Trace Pkwy and turn left onto Wilborn Run. Turn left onto Sydenton Drive. Turn left onto Griffin Way

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Simms Landing www.harrisdoyle.com

Simms Landing is located in Pelham, Alabama, ranked by Money Magazine in the Top 100 Places to Live in America 2017. This master-planned community has all the amenities of a larger neighborhood while maintaining a charming small-town feel. Highlighting the list of amenities will be a clubhouse,

swimming pool and a state-of-theart fitness center, but it’s the dense forest and rolling hills surrounding the property that truly make this community an oasis. Simms Landing is zoned for the highly sought-after Pelham School System, ranked by Niche.com as the #6 public school district in the state for 2020. Located only 20 miles south of downtown Birmingham and conveniently located by Interstate 65 and Highway 31, you won’t have to go far to be right in the middle of great shopping and entertainment. Seconds down the road, you will find a Publix-anchored shopping center with many popular shops and restaurant spots adjacent to it. Or drive a few more minutes and visit the Colonial Promenade Shopping Center, featuring roughly 1,000,000 square feet of shops and restaurants, making it the largest shopping center in Shelby County. If you’re a fan of tennis, the world-class Pelham Racquet Club, home to the largest public clay court facility in the state, is only about a mile away. Or if hiking and mountain biking are more your speed, Oak Mountain State Park is just a few miles up the road.

The 940-acre state park is well-equipped with hiking and mountain biking trails as well as lake swimming, golfing, fishing, camping, and water sports that can mostly be enjoyed year-round. The fun doesn’t stop there, though! The Oak Mountain Amphitheatre is adjacent to the State Park and features live concerts by some of music’s biggest artists.

Unparalleled convenience, amenities and affordability make Simms Landing an easy choice for your next home; a place where you can experience Life Well Crafted.

Pricing is a function of the lot chosen, the foundation, the size, and the custom finishes you select. Homes can start as low as the upper $600K’s.

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Southbend

Sydney Manor

Directions: From US-31 South Head South on 31. Take a slight right toward Patton Chapel Road. Keep straight on Patton Chapel and continue to Rocky Ridge Road for approx.

1.3 miles. Turn left onto Wisteria Drive (destination is on the right).

From I-65 South Take exit 252. Use the middle lane to keep left at the fork and get on Lorna Road. Continue straight on Lorna Road. Turn left at Rocky Ridge and continue approx. 1.3 miles. Turn left onto Wisteria Drive (destination on the right).

From I-459 South Take exit 19 toward Acton Road (keep right). Turn right onto Old Rocky Ridge Road. Turn left on Rocky Ridge Road.

Turn Right onto Wisteria Drive.

and much more. When you choose Tower Homes you get to customize your new home in Tower’s State of The Art Design center with Tower’s Interior Designer during your personal Design appointment. This community will sell out fast with only 20 available homesites! Do not wait. Contact our new home sales Agents to learn more about the new construction homes in Birmingham today!

Directions: From downtown Birmingham take I-65 S and Lakeshore Pkwy to Sydney Dr. Take exit 255 toward Lakeshore Dr. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail/West Oxmoor Rd and merge onto Lakeshore Pkwy. Turn left onto Sydney Dr. The Sydney Manor community will be located on your left side across from the Oxmoor Valley Elementary School.

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Stockton Ridge

Walnut Hill

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www.liveatstockton.com At Stockton, you will find a unique combination of preserved natural beauty and classic architecture. Located minutes from downtown Trussville, this Signature Homes built community is packed with style and amenities.

Stockton — peaceful serenity and modern convenience.

Directions: Head north on I-59. Take exit 143 towards Deerfoot Parkway. Follow Deerfoot for 1.5 miles and turn left onto Highway 11. Follow Highway 11 for 2 miles and turn right onto Bethune Parkway.

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Southbend, a new, custom built, Vestavia Hills community featuring timeless streetscapes and modern floor plans.

Packed full of amenities, our homes focus on a leisurely, low - maintenance lifestyle. Living in Southbend means you are just minutes away from Alabama’s premier place to live, shop, work and play.

Southbend, the perfect combination of style and convenience.

Sixteen custom homes either SOLD or under contract, eight either under construction or proposed & coming soon, with another two finished & complete.

Choose among those or you can select among the remaining available lots & we’ll build a home to suit your needs.

Following the recent success of the Oxmoor Village community is Sydney Manor. Sydney Manor is Birmingham’s next hottest community and is now selling! New construction homes and affordable luxury are offered here – all while being close to your favorite things in Birmingham and Homewood.

Located just a short ride from anything you might need, the homes offer 3-5 bedrooms, 2-3 baths, 2 car-garages starting from the $290’s. Homeowners can enjoy open, flexible floor plans; hardwood floors; designer kitchens; energy efficient stainless appliances

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On the crest of Shades Mountain overlooking Oxmoor Valley, Walnut Hill epitomizes a Wedgworth community: beautiful homes, great views, and energy-smart construction. Located minutes from I-65 and downtown Birmingham, these thirteen home sites surround a central park. With prices starting at $800,000, Walnut Hill provides a unique opportunity for you to create a custom home in one of Birmingham’s most desirable areas.

Directions: From Columbiana head west on Shades Crest Road. Walnut Hill is the second street on the right. It is the second home on the right once in the subdivision.

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Williams Ridge

www.wrighthomesinc.com Williams Ridge is the most sought after community in the McCalla area.

The streets are lined with beautiful Southern style homes. It’s a great place to raise a family.

Directions: Take I-459 to Exit 1 in McCalla. Go 3.6 miles on Eastern Valley Road to the Sheriff’s Substation and turn left into Williams Ridge.

Turn left onto Williams Springs Way.

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INDEX OF HOMES • INDEX OF HOMES • INDEX OF HOMES • INDEX OF HOMES Manor 01 Ashley 789 Heatherwood Drive – Birmingham

A 06 Kinsley 1705 Coates Pass – Hoover

Community: Heatherwood Centennial Homes

Level Living 02 Main 861 Southbend Lane – Vestavia

B 11 Victoria 1001 Unali Lane – Leeds

Community: The Parc At Lake Wilburn Embridge Homes

07 Mansfield 3012 Simms Landing – Pelham

1B 12 Langston 3016 Adley Circle – Hoover

Community: Southbend AGH Homes

Community: Simms Landing Harris Doyle Homes

A 03 Edmond 1950 Cyrus Cove Drive – Hoover

08 Jordan 100 MacDonald Lake Rd – Springville

Community: The Cove at Lake Cyrus Embassy Homes

A 3SB 04 Henley 205 Oak Hill Lane – Moody

Community: Blackridge Signature Homes

1B 13 Bennett 4005 Olivia Road – Hoover

Community: MacDonald Farms Harris Doyle Homes

09 Sawgrass 344 Timberview Trl – Chelsea

Community: Oak Hill Community-Henley Embassy Homes

ML2B 05 Easton 5739 Deercrest Court – Trussville

Community: Grand River Newcastle Homes

Community: Green Trails at Lake Wilborn Signature Homes

1B 14 Barnsley 8020 Annika Drive – Hoover

Community: Highlands of Chelsea Holland Homes

10 Longwell 104 Henley Trail – Helena

Community: Crossings at Deerfoot Embassy Homes

Community: Abingdon By The River Signature Homes

1A 15 Wheeler 4831 Bo Run – Trussville

Community: Hillsboro Newcastle Homes

Community: Stockton Ridge Signature Homes

16 Hallman 3903 Sydney Dr – Birmingham Community: Sydney Manor Tower Homes

Woodlands 17 The 2212 Walnut Hill Drive – Vestavia Community: Walnut Hill Wedgeworth Construction

Charm 18 Southern 6301 Williams Springs Way – McCalla Community: Williams Ridge Wright Homes

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PRICE: $688,500

789 Heatherwood Drive — Birmingham Heatherwood

861 Southbend Lane — Vestavia Southbend

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Centennial Homes

AGH Homes

Gwen Vinzant (205) 222-4750 gvinzant@realtysouth.com www.centennialhomesllc.com

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PRICE: $435,900

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1950 Cyrus Cove Drive — Hoover The Cove at Lake Cyrus

205 Oak Hill Lane — Moody Oak Hill Community-Henley

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Embassy Homes

Embassy Homes

Kristi Parker (205) 965-9521 kparker@embridgerealty.com www.embassyhomebuilders.com

Kelli Mack (205) 396-6736 kmack@embridgerealty.com www.embassyhomebuilders.com

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PRICE: $728,900

PRICE: $494,700

5739 Deercrest Court — Trussville Crossings at Deerfoot

1705 Coates Pass — Hoover The Parc At Lake Wilburn

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Embassy Homes

Embridge Homes

Kelli Mack (205) 396-6736 kmack@embridgerealty.com www.embassyhomebuilders.com

Kristi Parker (205) 965-9521 kparker@embridgerealty.com www.embridgehomes.com

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JORDAN

PRICE: $353,000

PRICE: $410,000

3012 Simms Landing — Pelham Simms Landing

100 MacDonald Lake Rd — Springville MacDonald Farms

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Harris Doyle Homes

Harris Doyle Homes

Bethany Bertovic (205) 447-9300 bethany.bertovic@harrisdoyle.com www.harrisdoyle.com

Michael Harden (205) 982-2896 michael.harden@harrisdoyle.com www.harrisdoyle.com ST

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LONGWELL

PRICE: $749,000

PRICE: $539,900

344 Timberview Trl — Chelsea Highlands of Chelsea

104 Henley Trail, Helena, AL 35080 — Helena Hillsboro

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Holland Homes

Newcastle Homes

Donna Bonds (205) 368-4752 donnab@hollandhomesllc.com www.hollandhomesllc.com

Judy Baker and Mary Sheila Tarpley (205) 663-7889 jbaker@ingramnewhomes.com www.hillsboro-homes-al.com

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LANGSTON 1B

PRICE: $381,900

PRICE: Call for Pricing

1001 Unali Lane, Leeds, AL 35094 — Leeds Grand River

3016 Adley Circle — Hoover Blackridge

BEDS:

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Newcastle Homes

Signature Homes

Petra Pryor and Lisa Powell (205) 616-5900 ppryor@ingramnewhomes.com www.grandriverhomes.com

BATHS:

Tracy Murphy, Brooke Gann, Nikki Aldrich (888) 252-1654 naldrich@e-signaturehomes.com www.e-signaturehomes.com

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PRICE: Call for Pricing

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4005 Olivia Road — Hoover Green Trails at Lake Wilborn

8020 Annika Drive — Hoover Abingdon By The River

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Signature Homes

Jaye Watts, Annabelle Robinson (888) 252-1654 jwatts@e-signaturehomes.com www.e-signaturehomes.com

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HALLMAN

PRICE: Call for Pricing

PRICE: $324,900

4831 Bo Run — Trussville Stockton Ridge

3903 Sydney Dr — Birmingham Sydney Manor

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Signature Homes

Tower Homes

Teresa Aldrich, Victoria Burns (888) 252-1654 vburns@e-signaturehomes.com www.e-signaturehomes.com

Joseph Heckel (205) 914-1201 joseph@tower-homes.com www.tower-homes.com

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SOUTHERN CHARM

PRICE: $990,000

PRICE: $389,000

2212 Walnut Hill Drive — Vestavia Walnut Hill

6301 Williams Springs Way — McCalla Williams Ridge

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Wedgeworth Construction

Wright Homes

Mike Wedgworth (205) 365-4344 mike@wedgworth.net www.wedgworth.net

Ronda Wright (734) 778-2534 wrighthomesinc@aol.com www.wrighthomesinc.com

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Always Ask to SEE THE THE CARD The Home Builders Licensure Board

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hen hiring a contractor, always “Ask to See the Card.” In Alabama, we have seen firsthand the damage that hurricanes and tornados can cause.

When a storm strikes your area, storm victims looking for help repairing or rebuilding their homes need to make sure they are using a licensed contractor or roofer. The Home Builders Licensure Board urges homeowners to be informed and make sure that they are hiring a licensed contractor or roofer.

work to be performed, starting and estimated completion dates, and the total cost of the job.

• NEVER make a full payment or substantial down payment up front. Do not make a final payment until you are satisfied, and all subcontractors have been paid. If they tell you that more money is needed in advance, be wary.

• Ask for proof of insurance, including workers compensation and general liability.

If you have damage to your home that exceeds $10,000, a license is required by the State of Alabama. However, consumers We work with the Home Builders Association of Alabama to are encouraged to seek out licensees of the Board even if the try and make the public aware of possible home repair fraud scope of the work is less than $10,000. Roofer’s are required to scams, especially after a storm has hit. We warn victims to IN have a roofer’s license issued by the Board if the work exceeds always be wary of home repair fraud. alt $2,500. The State of Alabama requires that all roofing and homebuilding contractors to have a state license. Residential The Home Builders Licensure Board would like to remind contractors or roofer’s should have a credit card sized homeowners to be informed and make sure that they are certification card issued by the Home Builders Licensure Board. hiring a licensed contractor or roofer. Take your time and do not settle on the first offer that you see.

The Home Builders Licensure Board maintains an official list of 2021 licensed residential homebuilders and roofer’s and When your home is damaged or in need of repair, remember urges victims to check the list before doing business with a to: ask questions, investigate, and ASK TO SEE THE CARD. homebuilder, remodeler, or roofer.

For information contact the Home Builders Licensure Board, Executive Director, J.R. “Chip” Carden, cautions homeowners, 445 Herron Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, who experience damage from associated with storms to be (334) 242-2230 or 1-800-304-0853 or www.hblb.alabama.gov. aware of potential problems of contracting for homebuilding and remodeling with unlicensed contractors. “Do your homework,” Carden advises. “Call any references the builder gives you and check with the Board to confirm if a builder is licensed and in good standing. Don’t be in a rush. A bad decision now can make a difficult situation even worse.”

The Board outlined steps consumers should take when working with a builder: • Ask if they are licensed. Ask to see the card! The HBLB license is credit card-sized license – a sample is listed on HBLB’s website. You may check on a builder’s license status by calling 1-800-304-0853, or by visiting www. hblb.alabama.gov.

• Ask for and check references, especially if the builder makes unsolicited contact with you or is from out-of-town.

• Make sure quotes and contracts are in writing. Under state law, licensed homebuilders must use a written contract. Make sure it includes the contractor’s full name, address, telephone number, a description of the

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HOW DID 2007 SAVE 2020?

By Marshall Malone

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t would be a stretch of the imagination to think that the 2007 recession was helpful to us as we face the last turbulent year in our rear view mirror. But with 2020 in hindsight, there is reason to think that some of the hardships we endured back then may have helped us as we faced the COVID-19 pandemic.

An estimated 14 million people lost their jobs in three months between February and May of 2020 as a result of the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. That is a greater loss than the two years of the Great Recession in 2007-08, which was followed by a collapse of the U.S. housing market.

The 2007-08 recession took many businesses, including and especially many home developers.

This directly impacted the number of homes being built in following years. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the number of contractors declined significantly after the recession, and housing production was unable to meet buyer demand. They report the number of new homes being built decreased nationally to a lethargic 519,000 in 2010, compared to over 1.5 million homes in 2020.

estate was the catalyst of the recession. But now builders are trudging forward, and we see the real estate market leading the march.

The V-shaped recovery we are seeing as we start 2021 show full employment levels at 6.7% unemployed. Home refinancing is up 16%, and lenders are busier than ever. Real estate transactions are shifting in the tides of the pandemic as people begin telecommuting into the suburbs where home offices are more available. These are trends that cause an upward spike on the number of real estate transactions.

Over the next decade fewer than normal homes were built as developers faced headwinds during the long recovery.

Between 2010-19, only 6.8 million new single-family homes were built, (broken down as 1.53 million custom homes, 827,000 townhouses, and 300,000 single-family built-forrentals according to NAHB).

In Homewood 509 homes sold in 2020; down 1.74% from 2019. These homes sold for a median price of $390,000 (average price of $443,808), or 8.33% higher than the previous year, and were generally under contract within 6 days. Over 45% of these homes were at or over list price, meaning that competition was fierce. Expect a higher volume of homes in 2020 as the pandemic gets under control, and the economy levels out. Inventory is tight, and most homes will have multiple offers prior to being placed under contract.

This means we are playing catch-up and that there are fewer homes available to sell. Buyers need to work harder, but it also means that vacant homes are not scattered across the landscape. With only 2.7 months of housing inventory on the market, (six months is considered normal) competition for each home has increased, meaning that the average home for sale could receive three or more offers before closing. Home prices are going up, in many cases over 17%. This makes it less affordable for first-time homebuyers, which is a third of the market, though there are many lending programs available for these buyers.

These indicators point to new activity and a strong real estate market going forward with increasing home values and competition. New construction appears to be catching up, though buyers will most likely have the disadvantage for a while, barring a wave of foreclosures, which is most likely not going to happen. Meanwhile, this is still a sellers’ market and a good time to put a sign in your front yard.

Yet despite the challenges of 2020, residential construction is set to evolve and expand throughout the decade ahead.

This is a far cry from what we saw in 2010 when home values dropped, leaving many people upside down on their mortgages. Back then homes prices dropped 33%, and real

– Marshall Malone is a third-generation Realtor currently at RealtySouth.

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The Great Migration Toward Home

By Marshall Malone

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f you punch an anthill, it is amazing to witness how quickly they scatter to another spot to build a new home. There is no doubt about it: America has been punched by a pandemic and a tumultuous year of political strife. We are now in a market where everything apart from death and taxes has changed, and we are already showing our resilience is not unlike the ant.

It is a challenge to say where the real estate market will end up, though there are indicators to suggest that the market is strong, active and will continue its positive aggression for some time. Not only is there a lot of migration in the market, but there is one feature dominating the wish lists of America’s home buyers: the home office.

In a 2019 survey, 99% of employees responded that they would like to work from home, and the number of people who are actually doing so is skyrocketing. Before the pandemic, it was estimated that 5 million people were telecommuting for work, compared to a number predicted to achieve 42 million by the end of 2021. That is an increase of over 700%.

leaders are having their epiphanies, and technology is speeding up to catch up.

Cybersecurity is one of the downsides of this migration as hackers shift their targets from corporate firewalls to home offices where people are more slack. Phishing attacks are

There is a great migration happening in the U.S. as people leave the turmoil of the city for rural pastures. Corporate

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on the rise as they target quarantined remote workers. But the benefits to employers outweigh the risks as they see increased productivity, improved morale, increased loyalty, higher retention rates and finally the cost savings with less need for physical space.

who did. In Alabama, there is anecdotal evidence impacting Alabama lakes, where people from Atlanta and other cities are looking to move for a more ideal location where they can work from home and enjoy the view.

Birmingham Realtors are noticing this trend, and nine in 10 of them interviewed said home offices were high on the list of buyers. David Mele, president of homes.com, said: “The surge in the work-from-home population has rewritten the playbook for many home buying and rental decisions, from when and where to relocate, to what people are looking for in their next residence.”

Telecommuting is liberating homebuyers to live in locations more desirable to their budget and lifestyle. We are seeing a migration from condensed cities where political strife and pandemic concerns make less populated rural communities and suburbs more appealing.

Home renovations are on the rise, too, as homeowners are less likely to sell, staying an average of nine years instead of six years, according to The New York Times. Home office product sales are also skyrocketing.

Larger homes with more rooms are also a target as working from home, learning from home and simply spending more time at home becomes a priority.

With this great migration, Realtors might heed the changes and start staging homes differently as they prepare to sell; think living rooms as home office spaces. With many households having both parents working from home and kids taking Zoom classes, every square foot matters.

Internet availability has recently become a mandatory new feature in Paragon, the software used by Realtors in Birmingham through MLS. This is because people want to query upload/download speeds as video conferencing becomes standard.

Real estate is an impressive investment because it is an asset with a low fixed payment. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that until 2023, target interest rates should remain between 0% and 0.25% — meaning low interest rates for mortgages are not going away anytime soon.

Unemployment could hit below 5% by the end of 2021. These are all positive indicators that America has not lost its buying power after a difficult year, and people are using this to their advantage. With one-third of aspiring homebuyers seeking dedicated office space, this seismic shift is beginning to look more a trend than a fad.

The Pew Research Center suggests that one in five Americans moved due to the COVID-19 pandemic or know someone

– Marshall Malone is a third-generation Realtor currently at RealtySouth.

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How Twins Increased the Value of My Home

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veryone has their own reasons for doing home renovations. In our case my wife and I were expecting and about to be squeezed-out by two new humans.

At the age of 50 most of my peers have finished raising kids and are looking toward life as free-range adults.

All that changed for me when I got married again — to a more mature woman who happened to be 16 years younger than I. Fast forward a few years, and I’d like to introduce you to Jack and Piper, the twins.

We knew our two-ish bedroom Crestwood home was not ready for the invasion, so we embarked on a journey of modifications to make room for raising children.

Until the stork’s announcement, we had not realized how spread-out we had been living, until my wife, her petite baby bump and I started taking my clothes out of the would-be nursery without an idea as to where to put them. As it was described to me later, I just stood frozen in place with an armload of clothes and a clueless look on my face. It was kindly meant.

we sat on our bed and stared at the other side of the house, including that really bright street lamp in the window I had never noticed before.

A week later I owned a really nice sleep mask, and our little circle of trust was working at full speed. Then COVID-19 hit the brakes on manufacturing, delaying production until two months before the due date. I looked at my wife who was throwing up a ginger chew, and we agreed that we had plenty of time. Fast forward two months and they were totally right. My clothes were now hanging in a closet that they never really deserved, and my wife was now staring at clothes that no longer fit. The closets were perfect.

We needed closet space quickly, and after much deliberation we came up with the brilliant idea of enlarging our master bedroom 30-inches to create a closet where a wall once stood.

This meant shaving off some space in the adjoining living room, and moving a hallway door 3 feet to the right. Easy-peasy.

We masked up for guests and met with our California Closets person who had honest eyes and the fanciest face covering I had ever seen. This was a good omen. More importantly, she had one of those measuring tapes that was really a laser. That sealed the deal for me because anyone who brings lasers to a business meeting is my friend and must be trusted. At that point I ceded all decisions to her.

But how can such a modern suede closet sit so close to a 1950s dirt brown bathroom that was designed for maybe 1.5 people? This was an imbalance that needed to be rectified. I mean, we had two months … so custom bathroom here we come.

Did you know suede was a real color?

This required planning at lightning speed. I helped my wife into the car, and we raced to Ferguson Showrooms near downtown. Let me just say, OMG! There was a bathtub in there that would inspire Ron Swanson to find his feminine side. We steeled ourselves the best way we could and gave all our money to the sales person, even though she did not have any lasers. Bath fixtures — done!

Our new friend created a 3D computer model — with lasers I’m sure — and we made our plan together. She was in charge of design, build and installation. Our job was to move a wall and frame up a shell for the closets. Demolition started immediately, and our contractor removed the wall in one day.

This suggested everything was going to happen quickly, so

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Thirteen stops at Floor and Decor later, we had selected everything we needed, moved the wall 16 inches north and restored the ceiling that decided it needed that wall more than it had previously suggested. The Carrara marble arrived three weeks later, and our tile guy was well on his way to put the shine on our new bathroom.

Whatever your motivation, modernizing a bathroom and providing more storage is one great way to increase the value of your home. Moving walls can also open up new possibilities, though it is important to work with a contractor who will make sure your roof does not become a floor. Even non-load bearing walls can surprise you.

I looked at my wife confidently, and we began packing for the hospital. Just one more word of encouragement to Mr. Tile-Guy. “… Mr. Tile-Guy?” But he couldn’t hear us because he was in jail.

We have now paused future plans for renovations until Piper determines that her brother is stinky and she will need a room of her own. Meanwhile this begs the question for all my future appointments. Should I bring lasers?

We left our contractor with some very encouraging words and left the rest in his capable unshackled hands. My wife had noted the same look on his face described earlier when I was holding clothes and not knowing where to put them. She was very subtle and encouraging that way.

– Marshall Malone is a third-generation Realtor currently at RealtySouth.

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Let me just say that when our contractor said he would complete the job before the babies arrived, we had no idea how literal a person he was. Our mistake. What I am sure he meant to say was, “You will see the taillights of my trailer pulling out of your driveway as you are arriving from the hospital with your beautiful new babies.” If we knew this we would have been totally chill, I’m sure.

All ended well. The babies are living with us for now, and our master bedroom has a sleek wall of closets and a pretty cool en suite that will one day be the envy of any future buyer.

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