HGTV Star to Headline Free Birmingham Home Expo

Carmeon Hamilton will bring her design expertise to the HomeWise Expo, offering guidance on home improvement, energy savings, and protecting property values.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:07pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a home repair tool such as a hammer or screwdriver, repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the educational resources and expert guidance offered at the HomeWise Expo.The HomeWise Expo aims to empower Birmingham homeowners with the knowledge and resources to maintain and enhance their most valuable asset.Today in Birmingham

HGTV star Carmeon Hamilton, winner of Design Star: Next Gen and host of Reno My Rental, will headline the free HomeWise Expo in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday. The event, presented by Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, will feature workshops and resources to help homeowners increase their property values, keep homes in the family, and prevent neighborhood blight.

Why it matters

The HomeWise Expo aims to provide Birmingham residents with the knowledge and tools they need to maintain and improve their homes, which is crucial for preserving the 'American dream' of homeownership in the city. By connecting homeowners with experts in areas like home repair, energy efficiency, and estate planning, the event seeks to empower residents to protect their most valuable asset and strengthen their communities.

The details

The free HomeWise Expo will take place on Saturday, April 19, 2026 at the Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham's Crossplex from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to headliner Carmeon Hamilton, the event will feature workshops and resource booths led by contractors, lenders, insurers, legal professionals, and civic partners. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about home repair and maintenance, estate planning, and energy efficiency improvements that can help increase property values.

  • The HomeWise Expo will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • Carmeon Hamilton is the headliner for the event.

The players

Carmeon Hamilton

An HGTV star who won Design Star: Next Gen and hosts the show Reno My Rental. She will be the headline speaker at the HomeWise Expo.

Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham

The nonprofit organization presenting the HomeWise Expo, with the goal of helping Birmingham residents maintain and improve their homes to preserve homeownership and strengthen communities.

Birmingham Realtist Association

A collaborator on the HomeWise Expo, working with Neighborhood Housing Services to connect residents with helpful resources.

Bill Bynum

The CEO of HOPE Credit Union and the honorary chair of the HomeWise Expo.

Carol E. Clarke

The CEO of Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, who described the HomeWise Expo as a 'marketplace of solutions' for homeowners.

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What they’re saying

“Keeping the American dream alive in Birmingham often means helping families hold on to the homes they already have.”

— Carol E. Clarke, CEO of Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham

“HomeWise Expo is about knowledge, stewardship, and partnership, connecting residents directly to helpful resources they need to protect their asset, prevent vacancy, live better, and strengthen neighborhoods.”

— Carol E. Clarke, CEO of Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham

What’s next

The HomeWise Expo is a one-day event, so there are no clear next steps beyond the conclusion of the expo on April 19, 2026.

The takeaway

The HomeWise Expo in Birmingham is an important initiative to help homeowners maintain and improve their properties, which is crucial for preserving homeownership and strengthening local communities. By providing access to expert guidance and resources, the event empowers residents to protect their most valuable asset and keep the 'American dream' alive in the city.