If you are planning a move to Birmingham, Alabama you will find that the Greater Birmingham Area offers an unprecedented quality of life.  The housing market and cost of living are among the most affordable in the Southeast.  Area schools are nationally recognized among the nation's best.  Blessed with a great climate, you can golf year-round, hike at Oak Mountain State Park, smell the flowers at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, enjoy the animals at The Birmingham Zoo, or canoe down the Cahaba River.  Birmingham has been named by various groups as one of the best  U.S. cities in which to live and raise a family.  You'll find the city is a warm and cheerful place with lots of Southern hospitality.

Birmingham is praised as a city "that hasn't lost its Southern soul".

Neighborhoods

The Birmingham area is home to a variety of homes, architectural designs and neighborhoods that suit every budget and personal taste.  Birmingham is a wonderfully diverse city whose metropolitan area features something for everyone including historic urban neighborhoods, and the suburbs where residents have a variety of residences to choose from including estate lots, town homes, and sprawling mansions.

Business

Birmingham ranks as one of the most important business centers in the Southeastern United States and is also one of the largest banking centers in the U.S.  It is home to one Fortune 500 company and five Fortune 1000 companies are headquartered in Birmingham.  UAB Hospital, a Level I trauma center, providing health care and breakthrough medical research, is the area's largest employer with a workforce of over 20,000.

Culture

Birmingham is the cultural and entertainment capital of Alabama.  The city is home to the Birmingham Museum of Art, the largest art museum in the state.  The Alys Stephens Center for the performing arts is home to the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and Opera Birmingham as well as several series of concerts and lectures.  Birmingham also offers the Birmingham Ballet, Birmingham Concert Chorale, Opera Birmingham and the Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival which brings filmmakers from all over the world to Birmingham.  City Stages is a world-renowned music festival held at Birmingham's Linn Park and offers three days of music from all genres on eleven stages.

Making Your Move Easier

When it comes to making a move in Birmingham, it just makes sense to turn to a real estate professional who cares about your needs and will go the extra mile to meet them.

As a real estate professional, Carolyn Jeff has made it her passion to know everything she can about relocating to, from or within the Birmingham area. Those who have worked with Carolyn appreciate knowing the purchase of their new home is in the hands of such a capable and trustworthy real estate agent.

To order the following complimentary relocation guide, just check the box to the left of the title and click "Send Me" at the bottom. You will then be prompted to enter your mailing information. Carolyn will mail you the guide shortly after receiving your request.