real estate/homes

lives in Highland Park with her husband Jon, a local attorney and new president of the Birmingham Rotary Club. She is also a board member at Temple Emanu-El.

Lewis said those numbers surged since Covid and with the ability for many to work remotely, “we’re seeing people coming from bigger cities such as Los Angeles and New York, to come here where their money can go much further.”

Lewis said that some new condominium, townhomes and high-rises are in development, but with it still being such a strong sellers’ market, inventory is still low.

“We’re still getting multiple offers on just about every property,” she said. “Six months of inventory is normal. We have less than two months.”

Lewis advised buyers to get pre-approved and be prepared to move quickly on a purchase.

She tells her buyers and sellers that they have the benefit of an experienced team on their side. “There are 10 of us in the group and we work very well together to help our clients in any way that we can,” said Lewis.