Watts Happenings: News & Blog

As Appeared in the Birmingham Business Journal by Illyshia ParkerLocal insurance brokerage Steel City Insurance is developing commercial space in the historic Bluff Park neighborhood in Hoover.The 5,400-square-foot office building also includes retail space and is currently under...

We managed the space & leased to Dennis back in 2002 before the new Waites development came around to end his stay at his last property.  And now looking forward to working with his son Joshua!  Yum - Rocky's Pizza!https://www.al.com/life/2023/05/rockys-pizza-se...

We manage buildings for LSA across the State of Alabama for decades. This particular building was a special project for David Watts many years’ ago. We professionally assisted our client to navigate abating environmental hazards, shoring up the foundation, new roofs/HVAC&rs...

Dedicated mountain bikers and anyone who’s ever wanted to give it a try, you’re in for a treat. On November 19, from 2-5PM, RideBHM opens, bringing mountain biking to the masses. We got a sneak preview, so keep reading for all the details.  Back in March 2022, we...

Just dropping this here to recognize Chip on his Birmingham Business Journal's "Who's Who in CRE"!Just look at all those designations y'all. It means Chip knows a thing or two about commercial real estate.

Chip was quoted recently in the New York Time's regarding the technological transitions some buildings will be making, or maybe not, as the pandemic resides.  In a contact-less world, a building's OS will play a bigger part in security, health status, and building ef...

(This article, in slightly different form, originally appeared in Wealth Management Real Estate.)  Adaption of sustainable building practices will make industrial property managers’ jobs easier.  “Inclusive and sustainable development.” That&rsquo...

(This article, in slightly different form, originally appeared in Wealth Management Real Estate.) Accredited Management Organization certification can help build trust in your firm among building owners and investors.This month, the Institute of Real Estate Management c...

Uncertainty in the office sector sometimes makes long-term planning seem next to impossible these days. Yet even if leasing activity has slowed to a crawl in many cases, office operators and property managers have plenty of opportunity to get out in front of the trends that are c...

New IREM President Chip Watts lays out his vision for how commercial real estate associations can work together and with stakeholders in meaningful partnerships.                                 &...