Gen Z veterans help drive nearly 19% increase in VA loan usage

Veterans in Huntsville are purchasing homes at a pace not seen in recent years, and a new report from Veterans United Home Loans puts the city on the national radar. Huntsville ranks No. 7 in the country for growth in VA home purchase loan usage, according to midyear 2025 data, with an 18.8 percent increase […]

Matt Curtis Real Estate: Partnering with Clients to Build Homes and Hope

At Matt Curtis Real Estate, we believe “to whom much is given, much is expected.” Giving back is one of our core values, and we’re honored to live that out—every day—with the help of our clients. Our mission is clear: “MC exists to honor God in all that we do. We strive to make a […]

Matt Curtis Real Estate Ranked #1 in Alabama for 6th Year, Rises to #57 Nationally

For the sixth consecutive year in a row, Matt Curtis Real Estate has been named the top real estate team in Alabama. The team also continues to climb the national ratings, now landing at #57 among the top 100 real estate teams in the nation.  “This recognition is a testament to our amazing team, the […]

Sit Down With Success: A Conversation with Amanda Howard of Amanda Howard Real Estate

While Amanda Howard earned her first real estate license in Chicago, her career truly took flight 22 years ago when she brought her vision and drive to the Rocket City, laying the foundation for what would become one of North Alabama’s most successful real estate brokerages. With two young daughters at the time, Howard wanted […]

Village of Providence Set to Expand Residential Footprint with New Developer, Local Builders

The Village of Providence (VOP) will begin construction in June or July of this year on a new expansion of the neighborhood, Phase 13, adding 84 new housing units to one of Huntsville’s most recognized mixed-use communities. Ford Classic Homes, based out of Middle Tennessee, is taking over as the new development company for the […]

Huntsville’s Westward Expansion: What 4,000+ New Homes Mean for the City’s Future

Huntsville is no stranger to growth, but a bold new move is set to reshape the city’s future: the annexation of nearly 400 acres in Limestone County. This expansion opens the door to more than 4,000 new homes and positions Huntsville to meet surging housing demand while expanding its footprint westward.  In January, the Huntsville […]

Could Alabama eliminate property taxes? A look at the possibilities

Property taxes have long been a primary funding source for essential public services like schools, roads, and emergency services. However, they also place a significant financial burden on homeowners, even after a mortgage is paid off. Rising property values can lead to increased tax bills, which can strain a homeowner’s monthly budget when rising values […]

Huntsville reopens improved Derrick Street Camp, Focuses on safety and stability

Attempting to get a firm direction relating to the growing homeless community, the City of Huntsville is taking a progressive approach to reopening the campsite on Derrick Street near downtown. Scott Erwin, director of the city’s community development arm, led reporters on a tour of the soon-to-be-open, restructured site that was  shut down by a […]

As markets waver, Huntsville builds to rent

The Huntsville Area Association of Realtors’ (HAAR) Weekly Market Report, dated the last week of March 2025, shows that Huntsville’s real estate market has experienced a demand divergence between single-family units and townhouse/condo units. Single-family units saw a 53.9% increase in new listings posted during that week, while pending sales increased 19.8%, for a total […]

Real Estate Update: Sales down amidst uncertain environment

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has reported that, across the United States, pending sales of residential units has declined 4.6% on a month-by-month basis, and 5.2% on a year-over-year basis.  Of the four regions of the United States, only the Northeast saw a slight increase in pending sales on a month-to-month basis, while all […]