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Welcome to Birmingham by
Lis Hernandez, REALTOR® at ARC Realty
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Reishi Power, Community Power, Original. The original Reishi coffee is joining the neighborhood. ☕🍄
A delicious addition to our Virtual Barrio ✨ The first original mushroom coffee is joining the neighborhood.
More than coffee, it’s wellbeing, connection, and shared prosperity.
Say hi to Gano Excel and join us in this new NewtoBham chapter!
Lis Hdez
4 days ago1 min read


Not LA, this is Hollywood, Alabama baby. Homewood, AL: Art, Poetry, and Community
The real stars live next door. Meet Melissa & Jim—artists, parents, and neighbors who chose Hollywood in Homewood, AL as their forever community
Lis Hdez
6 days ago2 min read
Birmingham isn’t just a college town—it’s a colleague town, powered by UAB.
As a REALTOR® and community connector, but also as the wife of a UAB scientist (yes, my smart-ass hubby who can talk research for hours...
Lis Hdez
Aug 282 min read
BHam is Opportunity: Colleague Town Series!
Football season is on! 🏈 And it seems the perfect time to go over the universities around the Birmingham metro area. It’s one of those...
Lis Hdez
Aug 283 min read


Your Path to Homeownership. A Guide for First-Time Homebuyers in Birmingham
Your porch-style life in Birmingham is closer than you think. By Lisandra Hernandez, REALTOR® at ARC Realty 👋 Come, have a seat on the...
Lis Hdez
Aug 213 min read
Everlee, Hoover — Where History Meets Hillside Charm
Bluff Park isn’t just a neighborhood — it’s a 150-year-old story still unfolding. Perched high above Hoover with those dramatic, sweeping...
Lis Hdez
Aug 112 min read


Old Leeds Forest, Irondale — The Place That Chose Us
If you’d told me back in 2020 that I’d end up living in Irondale, you would’ve gotten the face — you know, that “No way!” face. And if...
Lis Hdez
Aug 113 min read


My new beginning in Bluff Park, Hoover, AL
Hello! I'm Cecilia Aguilar 😊 My husband, Everardo, and I just moved to Hoover, AL. We live in Bluff Park and love walking to the scenic...
Lis Hdez
Aug 81 min read
Birmingham in Full Color: Sights, Murals, and Architecture to Fall in Love with
For some, it's love at first sight. Others of us need a little more time to discover what takes our breath away. But one thing is...
Lis Hdez
Aug 72 min read
🐾 Welcome, Pets!
💛 This message is for you, here you are VIP—Very Important Pet. And if you're looking for a new neighborhood to explore, remember: where...
Lis Hdez
Aug 72 min read
Free and Fabulous in Birmingham
Because not everything good costs money 😉 New to BHAM and want to explore without breaking the budget? I have good news for you: this...
Lis Hdez
Aug 71 min read
BHAM, Magic City, Iron City…
If you hear one of these names, yes—they're talking about Birmingham! Birmingham has many names, each reflecting a part of its history...
Lis Hdez
Aug 72 min read
Religious Freedom and Spanish Services in Bham.
🙏Spaces where spirituality and community meet I share this with you from a very personal place: I don't consider myself a religious...
Lis Hdez
Aug 72 min read
Children, Schools and Family Services
Mom to Mom: Moving as a family can be exciting… but also overwhelming. I'm here to help with clear information, helpful connections, and...
Lis Hdez
Aug 72 min read
Top-ranked public school districts in Jefferson and Shelby County.
The quality of school districts strongly influences a home's resale value. Searching for districts with an A rating according to Niche.com...
Lis Hdez
Aug 72 min read
Climate, Insects and Nature
We can be intense… this is also part of BHAM’s charm. New to Birmingham and starting to notice the heat, humidity... and those mosquitoes...
Lis Hdez
Aug 72 min read


Tech is SO in
And Birmingham… too. New to the city and working in tech, innovation, or startups? Welcome to a city that not only innovates, but also...
Lis Hdez
Aug 71 min read


Bham is Open to Business neighbor!
Latin@ and Entrepreneur@ Latino entrepreneurs don't just start businesses. They are building a legacy of generational wealth, of doors...
Lis Hdez
Aug 72 min read


Live Music and Shows
Bold & Red… as it should be. Coca-Cola launched a world-class amphitheater in the heart of the city. Still think Birmingham is boring?...
Lis Hdez
Aug 72 min read
Birmingham – Crestwood North, Highland Park, Forest Park, Crestline Gardens
There are neighborhoods that are not only lived, they are felt. They have swing. They have memory. They remind me of Havana, with their...
Lis Hdez
Aug 72 min read
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