Huntsville ASmartPlace® College Career Fair: Happening Tomorrow!

Do you have a college student home for the holidays?  Encourage them to make the most of their break by attending the 2nd annual Huntsville ASmartPlace® College Career Fair tomorrow, December 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. The event, which is hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, will take place at The Atrium at Redstone […]

Matt Curtis Real Estate Agent Ben Waye Surpasses 100 Homes Sold in Record Year

Ben Waye, a real estate agent with Matt Curtis Real Estate, has reached a remarkable milestone by selling over 100 homes in 2024. Waye joins an elite group of agents, as just two other Matt Curtis agents have met this sales mark in a single year.  “We couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate Ben’s outstanding […]

Bank Independent Earns Spot Among Alabama’s Best Places to Work

Bank Independent has been named as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama for the fifth consecutive year.  The designation is awarded by Business Alabama Magazine and Best Companies Group. “Being named one of the best companies to work for in Alabama for the fifth consecutive year is a true testament to […]

City Council Meeting Recap: Financial Success, Neighborhood Development, and Holiday Highlights

The City Council meeting on December 5 discussed a variety of topics including the successful refinancing of city debt, which saved $1.5 million in taxpayer funds, and the city’s triple A bond rating. Rod Kanter, a partner at Bradley Law Firm, highlighted Huntsville’s strong financial management in relation to refinancing its debt and funding projects. […]

Huntsville real estate poised for growth in 2025

As we approach 2025, there’s plenty to be optimistic about in the Huntsville area, especially in terms of the local economy and real estate market. Several factors suggest that home prices could see significant growth in the coming year, with both national and local trends aligning to create a favorable environment for sellers and potential […]

Huntsville maintains perfect financial scores from credit rating agencies

The City of Huntsville has been awarded the highest credit rating for the 16th year in a row.  The nation’s top two credit rating agencies, Moody’s Investor Service and Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, have both assigned their highest rating to Huntsville. Similar to an individual’s FICO score, these assessments evaluate the City’s financial reliability. […]

Real Estate Update: Recent report shows seasonal slowdown

The Alabama Association of Realtors released its October 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report.  The report indicated a slowdown in real estate sales across the state, which the report attributed to a combination of high interest rates, which spiked up to 6.72% by late October, and seasonal slowdown typical for fall.  Alabama recorded 4,880 […]

President of the Better Business Bureau warns consumers against 5 common scams

Karen Reeves, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of North Alabama, spoke to The Huntsville Rotary Club on November 19 about five common scams that impact consumers and how to avoid becoming a victim of one.  “It began with a group of businessmen that came together years ago — back in the […]

Bank Independent ranked among America’s Top 200 Most Loved Workplaces for 2024

Bank Independent has been recognized as one of America’s Top 200 Most Loved Workplaces in Newsweek Magazine’s annual list, developed by Most Loved Workplace®, a division of Best Practice Institute (BPI). The bank secured the 54th spot, making it the highest-ranked financial institution in Alabama and the third overall company from the state, trailing only […]

Coldwell Banker Commercial McLain Real Estate celebrates 50 years in Huntsville market

Coldwell Banker Commercial McLain Real Estate (CBCMRE) is marking its 50th year of continuous operation in Huntsville’s commercial real estate market. The company is also celebrating 40 years of service by D. Scott McLain, who has played a key role in the firm’s growth since joining in 1984. Founded in 1974 by Gene McLain, CBCMRE […]