BCHS students to set up cardboard city to raise awareness of the homeless

Despite freezing temperatures, Baldwin County High School students will brave the cold weather Friday night to shed light on the homeless community in the area. The school's National Honor Society will set up a "Cardboard City" on the school lawn and the members will spend the night outdoors in cardboard boxes.

Castle Lanterra Properties kicks off resident academic scholarship program

Castle Lanterra Properties (CLP) has launched an academic scholarship program to provide opportunities for its tenants at the company's residential properties throughout the east, south and midwestern U.S., announced Elie Rieder, founder and CEO of the New York-based, privately-held real estate company

Habitat for Humanity receives property donation in Bay Minette

North Baldwin Utilities has committed to donate a parcel of property to Habitat for Humanity of Baldwin County for the construction of a new home for a family in need of decent housing

Hometown Realtor joins Three Sixty

Growing up in the construction industry is a real plus for a Realtor, as Harris knows first hand. Her father, Allen Harris, owner of Bailey-Harris Construction, taught her from an early age about the importance of hard work and customer satisfaction. Harris loves new construction and development and she has truly enjoyed watching the Auburn area grow over the years. Her long term experience with the area is a meaningful benefit to her clients.

Free construction course offered for adults at North Baldwin Center for Technology

The Alabama Home Builders Foundation is sponsoring a free 8-week course offered to adult learners needing basic knowledge and skills for construction work. Enrollment is limited to people who plan on obtaining employment in the residential construction field

Jury rules against Bank and Servicing Co.

Following a weeklong trial, a Mobile jury awarded $400,000 to a husband and wife, whose home was wrongfully foreclosed on by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company and its loan servicer, Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC.

Byrne Introduces Bill to Cut Down on Public Housing Abuse

Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) introduced legislation today that would ensure accountability in public housing by cracking down on the number of over-income families who live in taxpayer-subsidized public housing.

Bucket List of HOPE surpasses expectations

The Find HOPE Here Project, a 501(c)3 with an address of P.O. Box 1338, Northport , AL 35475 and EIN # 47-1549937, recently completed their collection, sorting and packing of "Buckets of HOPE" for the homeless in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Best Lawyers names Kelly May 2016 Birmingham Litigation – Real Estate ‘Lawyer of the...

Kelly joins an elite group of Huie, Fernambucq & Stewart partners previously recognized as "Lawyer of the Year" in Birmingham in their respective practice areas, making this the firm's fifth consecutive year to top the list.

Palmer Cautions States Against Implementing Clean Power Plan

Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL), a member of the Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment and the Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on the Interior, both of which have jurisdiction over the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), sent a letter along with Science, Space and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith concerning the EPA’s Clean Power Plan (CPP) to the Governors and Attorneys General of all 50 states.

Birmingham’s Twist Technology expands into New York

Birmingham's Twist Technology continues to be on the forefront of Multi-Family AV/IT Solutions. Twist has expanded its reach from the luxury real-estate hotspots of Miami and Boston to now include New York Twist works with a project's developer and marketing team to design and implement systems with the aim of wowing potential buyers.

Standard Furniture to feature Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines product line

Standard Furniture Corp. is pleased to announce the debut of the new Magnolia Home Furnishings by Joanna Gaines line of furniture and accessories. The new product launch will take place at the International Home Furnishings Market Oct. 17-21, in High Point, N.C. This home furnishings market is for wholesale dealers, with the products arriving in retail stores across the country beginning in January

Leo Law Firm, LLC serves as counsel to ABC Supply Co., Inc. in acquisition...

ABC Supply Co., Inc. has signed a definitive agreement with Saint-Gobain Delaware Corporation, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain S.A., to acquire Norandex Building Materials Distribution, Inc., a leading distributor of windows, siding and other exterior building products. The transaction is awaiting clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Acts and is expected to close in late 2015

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings partner named State Bar Real Property, Probate and Trust Section...

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Birmingham partner Beau Byrd has been named chairperson of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Section of the Alabama State Bar (ASB) for 2015-2016. Mr. Byrd, who previously held the role of vice chairperson, will serve as chair for a one-year term.

Alabama Real Estate Investor Admits to Bid Rigging and Mail Fraud Conspiracies Involving Foreclosed...

A southern Alabama business man has pleaded guilty for his role in conspiracies to rig bids and commit mail fraud at public real estate foreclosure auctions in southern Alabama. Michael P. Barbour admitted to conspiring to fraudulently acquire title to foreclosed properties at artificially low prices by agreeing with others not to bid against each other at public foreclosure auctions in southern Alabama.

Sirote joins Alabama Center for Real Estate’s corporate cabinet

Sirote & Permutt, P.C., joined the Alabama Center for Real Estate's Corporate Cabinet this month as a commitment to helping the organization disseminate the most up-to-date, relevant real estate industry information statewide. Sirote and other members of the Corporate Cabinet will provide thought leadership and foundational funding to the organization.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $4.9 Million in Investments for Rural Alabama Businesses and Community...

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is in Alabama today to announce $4.9 million in new funding for projects that will protect public safety and health, improve water and wastewater infrastructure and create expanded economic opportunities in rural Alabama.