Great video! You really know your stuff. I moved here from Jacksonville Florida a few years ago and knew little to nothing about what was here. The only funny thing is normally you can’t name everything that’s in a city because there’s too much to name lol but I think you got it all. Birmingham’s been a welcoming and friendly city, but I definitely miss the water from back home. Working at UAB was a game changer for me the people there are so kind and really do a great job at keeping the family vibe even though it’s a large institution. 😊
Thanks so much for your wonderful comment, Lilly! We are so glad you moved here and are loving it. UAB is a great place to work! I tried to hit all of the major highlights about Birmingham, so thank you for your positive feedback! 😌
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I don't live there but I have lived in Atlanta and enjoyed it immensely. I like Birmingham cause it's a smaller slower paced Atlanta. Id mainly want to live there for the location( Smokey's 2-3 hours away and coast 3 hours away.
Atlanta is a good place to live location wise too! It is defininely a lot busier than Birmingham, you're right! One of my favorite things about living in the Bham area is also how close it is to the ocean/mountains, you can go in just a short day trip! Thanks for watching!
@@diannahowellrealtor I'm looking at Birmingham and Augusta, GA for my next move. I like the pace and location in both places. Is Birmingham bicycle friendly and does it have a lot of bike paths?
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Congratulations! Yes, you will need a car to get around Birmingham. There is some public transportation, but it's very limited compared to other larger cities. Although if you stay at UAB you will have a lot of resources around you, so you can go without a car in that area.
Looks appealing compared to where I am living now that I am trying little by little to get the hell out of.. Portland OR area. I am honest and blunt so that will be my initial statement. I like the fact that AL whether it be Birmingham, Huntsville, or Montgomery as possibilities is that it accommodates those who find it and they all want the right kind of transplants. The people of AL do not mass advertise so the hordes can all come in though from everything I see. I admire that they kept their state like this. It has such a climate where people never move in droves and it stays enjoyable for those who do want in on it. Most I met from AL online I have gotten along with. My ex babysitters oldest son moved to Montgomery from my hometown in Mass I believe and hes lived there 25 yrs now or close to it. Hes a yankee that hasnt left so he liked something about it. His accent even changed I think.
Thanks for the comment! Yes, Huntsville and Birmingham are both great cities in Alabama to live in and they are both growing. Montgomery is good as well. Alabama is definitely a change of scenery from Portland (and if you make the move I bet you'll pick up an accent as well!).
@@diannahowellrealtor you reply fast.. You dont screw around. Those cities may be growing but probably not as fast as Nashville I'm thinking. Oh what about Mobile? Some dont recommend it although i know its on the gulf.
@@MeltinJohn I try to reply to comments once a day! Nashville is a great area to live! Lots of things to do and it is a bigger city environment. You're right, Nashville definitely is growing more than Huntsville and Birmingham are. I like visiting Mobile, but I'm not sure that it would be a city I would prefer to live in. It sounds like you need to plan a vacation so you can visit all of these different cities and get a feel for their different environments!
@@diannahowellrealtor I don't know when I'll be able to do that. I find it real hard to travel somewhere, unless I am planning a move. Plus theres always that, if you like it so much and then you have to go home feel, thats never good. I experienced that before too in the past. I am just investigating a lot from here pretty much. I know someone in TN who technically isn't too far from that area.
@@MeltinJohn I understand that. Sounds like investigating online is your best bet for now! And knowing someone who lives in TN is great since they know what it's like to live there (and most likely other big cities in the state like Nashville).
Homewood is a nice town with good schools. Fun downtown with lots of shops and restaurants. It's not far from Birmingham but has a great small-town feel. Traffic in Birmingham is busy. UAB is a good school and a great hospital. Children's of Alabama is a great childrens hospital. The Summit has great shopping. The Galleria is not as good.
I couldn't even imagine! Well Alabama would be a huge change for you, it will definitely be a lot greener here! & no moose, but we do have lots of deer!
Honestly I'm at a point in my life where I am ready for a change. I work in the security/fire alarm industry an wanted to inquire about the job market in that area.
@@beyedubya7777 The market is good here (all things considering with what is going on now)! I'm not sure about your industry specifically, but here is a local article that forecasts the Bham job market for the 1st quarter of this year! bhamnow.com/2019/12/13/birmingham-named-top-job-market-for-2020-by-forbes/
Just started watching but I already know safety will not be covered not to be racist. I’m thinking about moving from FL to AL but very concerned about 70% BLM, wish anyone covered that, maybe it’s not THAT bad? I see houses for around 40k, would love to grab one and have no mortgage, are these all in very bad areas?
If the homes you are looking at are in downtown Birmingham for $40K, then I would say these may not be in the safest areas. When you get outside of Birmingham in some of the more rural areas, you may can find homes within this price range.
@@diannahowellrealtor I'm looking only outside of cities as I want with land. I see many houses even around 35k outside of Troy, are these safe? It looks like that's the cheapest area in AL, and that's same price as 10% downpayment in FL :O
We also may be moving from FL to AL, my husband has a job interview in Birmingham on Monday. I’m also confused about the safety there, I hear a lot of mixed opinions. Is it safe? Where would be the best place for a family to live? I know there are some expensive areas like Vestavia Hills, but are there other safe suburbs for a middle class family (with homes in the 200-300k range?)
@@Gati1313 I went there to check it out myself, it’s terrible overall… there is an affluent part of the city that is safe but if you’re not that, I don’t think you’re gonna like it, good luck.
...then why was Birmingham voted 2nd worst state in the entire U.S in 2019.? Other than extremely high unemployment rate and extremely high crime rate?
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Excellent video. Thank you!
Thanks so much!
Good info.! Never been to Alabama...The info. is great! Well done!
Thanks so much for watching!
This great! I grew up spending my summers in Anniston. Great job!
Thank you! Anniston isn't too far away, how funny!
Great video! You really know your stuff. I moved here from Jacksonville Florida a few years ago and knew little to nothing about what was here. The only funny thing is normally you can’t name everything that’s in a city because there’s too much to name lol but I think you got it all. Birmingham’s been a welcoming and friendly city, but I definitely miss the water from back home. Working at UAB was a game changer for me the people there are so kind and really do a great job at keeping the family vibe even though it’s a large institution. 😊
Thanks so much for your wonderful comment, Lilly! We are so glad you moved here and are loving it. UAB is a great place to work! I tried to hit all of the major highlights about Birmingham, so thank you for your positive feedback! 😌
are they hiring ??? asking for myself 🤷🏻♀️
Very informative! Thank you!
You're very welcome, thanks for watching!
Love your intro! Did not know Birmingham is so large. Is it really central, hmmm. I thought it was more north. I went to college at Troy University..
Thank you! And yes, the Birmingham Metro area is huge! Birmingham is Central Alabama, but you are right, it's a touch North if you look at the map.
Great information 👍
Oh my gosh, I love your accent so much!
Thank you!
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The ZOO!!!
@@atlantarealestatewiththorn8092 THE ZOO, you are right!! Can't believe I left this one out! Thank you!
I don't live there but I have lived in Atlanta and enjoyed it immensely. I like Birmingham cause it's a smaller slower paced Atlanta. Id mainly want to live there for the location( Smokey's 2-3 hours away and coast 3 hours away.
Atlanta is a good place to live location wise too! It is defininely a lot busier than Birmingham, you're right! One of my favorite things about living in the Bham area is also how close it is to the ocean/mountains, you can go in just a short day trip! Thanks for watching!
@@diannahowellrealtor I'm looking at Birmingham and Augusta, GA for my next move. I like the pace and location in both places. Is Birmingham bicycle friendly and does it have a lot of bike paths?
I'm from Mississippi and I love Alabama as well because my people is from there also! Salute to the Twin States!!!
I am also from MS, and I love both states!! Thanks for watching :)
Great info....3 breweries got my attention
I bet! The breweries are very popular here! Thank you!
Miles College and Lawson Community College weren’t mentioned
Thank you for mentioning these! When I create an updated video they will be included ☺️
Roll tide.
I have never been to Alabama. Great info.
Thank you so much!
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I plan on moving out here for grad school at uab. do you need a car to live in Birmingham?
Congratulations! Yes, you will need a car to get around Birmingham. There is some public transportation, but it's very limited compared to other larger cities. Although if you stay at UAB you will have a lot of resources around you, so you can go without a car in that area.
@@diannahowellrealtor ok thank you!
@@kfen8794 you're welcome!
Looks appealing compared to where I am living now that I am trying little by little to get the hell out of.. Portland OR area. I am honest and blunt so that will be my initial statement.
I like the fact that AL whether it be Birmingham, Huntsville, or Montgomery as possibilities is that it accommodates those who find it and they all want the right kind of transplants. The people of AL do not mass advertise so the hordes can all come in though from everything I see. I admire that they kept their state like this. It has such a climate where people never move in droves and it stays enjoyable for those who do want in on it. Most I met from AL online I have gotten along with. My ex babysitters oldest son moved to Montgomery from my hometown in Mass I believe and hes lived there 25 yrs now or close to it. Hes a yankee that hasnt left so he liked something about it. His accent even changed I think.
Thanks for the comment! Yes, Huntsville and Birmingham are both great cities in Alabama to live in and they are both growing. Montgomery is good as well. Alabama is definitely a change of scenery from Portland (and if you make the move I bet you'll pick up an accent as well!).
@@diannahowellrealtor you reply fast.. You dont screw around.
Those cities may be growing but probably not as fast as Nashville I'm thinking. Oh what about Mobile? Some dont recommend it although i know its on the gulf.
@@MeltinJohn I try to reply to comments once a day! Nashville is a great area to live! Lots of things to do and it is a bigger city environment. You're right, Nashville definitely is growing more than Huntsville and Birmingham are.
I like visiting Mobile, but I'm not sure that it would be a city I would prefer to live in.
It sounds like you need to plan a vacation so you can visit all of these different cities and get a feel for their different environments!
@@diannahowellrealtor I don't know when I'll be able to do that. I find it real hard to travel somewhere, unless I am planning a move. Plus theres always that, if you like it so much and then you have to go home feel, thats never good. I experienced that before too in the past. I am just investigating a lot from here pretty much. I know someone in TN who technically isn't too far from that area.
@@MeltinJohn I understand that. Sounds like investigating online is your best bet for now! And knowing someone who lives in TN is great since they know what it's like to live there (and most likely other big cities in the state like Nashville).
What are the crime rates?
I'm trying to move to Bama, help me out y'all
Homewood is a nice town with good schools. Fun downtown with lots of shops and restaurants. It's not far from Birmingham but has a great small-town feel. Traffic in Birmingham is busy. UAB is a good school and a great hospital. Children's of Alabama is a great childrens hospital. The Summit has great shopping. The Galleria is not as good.
Thank you, Jennifer, for adding this information! Homewood is a lovely place to live & I agree with your other comments. Thanks for watching!
What’s south Eastlake like?
South East Lake is a smaller town. It's closer to downtown Birmingham and the airport (and also next to Ruffner Mountain - a popular hiking spot).
But, what's it like. Used to be a great place. Now not so much.
I'm considering a move to there from Alaska, these darn moose keep getting in front of my sled here.😣😣🐂🐂
I couldn't even imagine! Well Alabama would be a huge change for you, it will definitely be a lot greener here! & no moose, but we do have lots of deer!
murder rate for 2021 was 70/100.000 the worst in USA. i would suggest you buy an armed truck and get good life insurance
What about crime? Schools?
Great question! Which part of the Birmingham area are you looking at/wanting information on?
The only thing I worried is the tornado.
Tornadoes are definitely an issue here. A lot of people get storm shelters installed, but if you don't have one, definitely have a plan for cover.
Charlie bo just rated Birmingham #3 Most hood place in the south
I see you doing your research before your move . I’m a fan bro
alex arriaza i ended up in prattville
I am thinking of relocating from the Washington DC area.
Really? That is a huge change! What do you like about Birmingham that makes you want to relocate?
Honestly I'm at a point in my life where I am ready for a change. I work in the security/fire alarm industry an wanted to inquire about the job market in that area.
B eyedubya i was born and raised in NE and SE DC .. I moved to Birmingham four years ago .. I love it ..
@@JoiRandom Nice. I'm currently in the P.G. County area. It's getting crazier over here.
@@beyedubya7777 The market is good here (all things considering with what is going on now)! I'm not sure about your industry specifically, but here is a local article that forecasts the Bham job market for the 1st quarter of this year! bhamnow.com/2019/12/13/birmingham-named-top-job-market-for-2020-by-forbes/
Just started watching but I already know safety will not be covered not to be racist. I’m thinking about moving from FL to AL but very concerned about 70% BLM, wish anyone covered that, maybe it’s not THAT bad? I see houses for around 40k, would love to grab one and have no mortgage, are these all in very bad areas?
If the homes you are looking at are in downtown Birmingham for $40K, then I would say these may not be in the safest areas. When you get outside of Birmingham in some of the more rural areas, you may can find homes within this price range.
@@diannahowellrealtor I'm looking only outside of cities as I want with land. I see many houses even around 35k outside of Troy, are these safe? It looks like that's the cheapest area in AL, and that's same price as 10% downpayment in FL :O
We also may be moving from FL to AL, my husband has a job interview in Birmingham on Monday. I’m also confused about the safety there, I hear a lot of mixed opinions. Is it safe? Where would be the best place for a family to live? I know there are some expensive areas like Vestavia Hills, but are there other safe suburbs for a middle class family (with homes in the 200-300k range?)
@@Gati1313 I went there to check it out myself, it’s terrible overall… there is an affluent part of the city that is safe but if you’re not that, I don’t think you’re gonna like it, good luck.
I am not moving to Birmingham, Alabama.
Home wood is not Birmingham its a city by Birmingham false advertising
The gallaria is in Hoover a city near Birmingham another false advertising
...then why was Birmingham voted 2nd worst state in the entire U.S in 2019.? Other than extremely high unemployment rate and extremely high crime rate?