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John Tally joins Harbert Realty Services as new Leasing and Brokerage Associate. John specializes in both tenant and landlord representation in the Downtown Birmingham and Southside markets. His primary focus is office sales and leasing, historic redevelopment, and investment sales. John...

Harbert Retail’s VP Casey Howard represented the landlord of 3800 3rd Avenue, Birmingham, AL, in a ±4,300 SF deal with Gracie Bara, a jiu-jitsu training studio. Gracie Barra is a worldwide community of Jiu-Jitsu instructors, students and athletes with over 700...

Thomas (Thom) Hickman joins Harbert Retail as Vice President of Development/Brokerage. In Thom’s 35- year career, he has been involved in over 25 million square feet of retail and commercial development across the United States. Thom’s experience includes site selection...

Harbert Realty Services of Florida welcomes Nikki Chappell as a new Associate in the Orlando Office. She has prior experience in property management, title insurance, and assisted in Chappell Commercial Properties in both Florida and California. She was raised in...

Harbert Retail’s Casey Howard and Lacey Scott represented the Seller, Moflehi Investments, LLC, in the investment sale of the new Dunkin’ location at 300 Commons Drive, Birmingham, AL. Howard also represented the Buyer, 300 Commons Partners, LLC, in the deal...

A former NFL player is bringing a new food store to Vesta, a 318 unit mixed use-development located on Highland Avenue in the Five Points area. Karlos Dansby – Birmingham native, NFL veteran and former Auburn University linebacker – is...

Buffy Gillette, Director of Leasing & Sales for Harbert Realty Services, announced today the completion of the sale of 826 Irma Avenue in Downtown Orlando. Buffy Gillette, representing the Owner, Karen Sorin, recently closed the sale of 826 Irma Avenue...

Helen, a contemporary Southern grill led by husband and wife team chef Rob McDaniel and Emily McDaniel, is coming to downtown Birmingham. Harbert Realty’s Charlie Norton represented the tenant in the deal. Slated to open this summer, Helen is a...

EyeCare Associates has leased 3,929 SF at 225 State Farm Parkway located along the busy Lakeshore Parkway retail corridor. Harbert Retail VP Casey Howard represented the landlord in the deal. EyeCare Associates focusses on eye care services including routine eye...

A private university is moving its Birmingham campus from Grandview Parkway off U.S. 280 to downtown. Strayer University is taking 6,000 square feet on a long-term lease at 2 North 20th St. The space is expected to be complete by...

Dunkin’ will be opening its second Birmingham location along Lakeshore Parkway at 300 Commons Drive, on June 9th. Harbert Retail’s Casey Howard and Lacey Scott represented the Dunkin’ franchisee, Bluemont Group, in the lease for the 3,610sf doughnut and coffee...

A commercial real estate investor based in Michigan continues to buy property in the Magic City despite the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, Michael Yi bought Founders Station plaza, a historic property that was redeveloped by Orchestra Partners for mixed-use. It was a deal...

The HERO Small Business Relief Fund created by Harbert Management Corp. and its employees has awarded more than $1 million to small businesses in the Birmingham area. The fund, launched in April in response to the challenges facing local businesses...

Birmingham Direct Primary Care is coming soon to Broadway Retail. The family medicine clinic leased a 1,100 SF end-cap space. Harbert Retail’s Casey Howard and Jackie Bell represented the landlord.  Only one space remains available at the retail center located...

Troup’s Pizza has leased 3,030 SF at Heights Village and is open for business! Harbert Retail’s Casey Howard represented the landlord of Heights Village, a retail center in the heart of Cahaba Heights, in the transaction...

Lady Liberty is sporting a new shade of blue. In honor of the courageous efforts of healthcare workers and first responders during the COVID-19 crisis, the Urban Center Owners Association is shining blue lights on Lady Liberty in Liberty Park...