“We do it house by house, day by day …” That’s the game plan for Huntsville’s Community Development Department – a change from days gone by. Years ago, the city would cite home owners whose houses would have shingles or siding missing, Mayor Tommy Battle said. “The folks who lived there, seniors or low income, […]
When a report about Huntsville begins “3, 2, 1…Take off to an excellent life in Rocket City!”, you know it’s good. In fact, this list by livability.com is to the moon. Citing affordability and quality of life, the national publication has ranked Huntsville the nation’s most livable small to mid-size city. “Livability.com is very engaged […]
The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville highlighted its growing impact across North Alabama during its second annual State of the Community Foundation event at the Jackson Center on Thursday, March 26. Melissa Thompson, CEO and president of the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, said the foundation continues to manage a growing pool of charitable assets. […]
According to the March 9 weekly report from the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors (HAAR), as of the week ending Feb. 26, 2026, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 5.98%. Freddie Mac says this was the first time in three and a half years that mortgage rates dipped below 6%. Lower mortgage rates […]
As a dance teacher, Lauren Marsh made sure her students had the correct timing and steps. Now, as the president and co-founder of one of the state’s top construction companies, she makes sure the work is done in time and by following the right steps. For her work with Ridgeline Construction Roofing & Exteriors, Marsh […]
As Americans approach Tax Day this year, many are thinking about more than their tax returns. A recent taxpayer survey from WalletHub found that 78 percent of Americans said they were more concerned about affordability than taxes. Rising housing costs, child care expenses and everyday living costs have reshaped how households across the country evaluate […]
Essex Capital and Ascend Property Group announced the launch of pre-leasing for The Residences at Front Row on Feb. 24, marking a major milestone in the $220 million mixed-use development rising in downtown Huntsville. With the official website now live, prospective tenants received their first opportunity to explore floor plans and secure units within the […]
ATHENS, Ala. — State and local officials broke ground at The Grove at South Jefferson in Athens, a first-of-its-kind affordable housing development supporting North Ala. workforce growth, on Fri., Feb. 20, 2026. The Grove at South Jefferson is an historic public-private partnership set to offer affordable multifamily apartments in response to increasing workforce demands and […]
West Shore Home, one of the fastest-growing home remodeling companies in the nation, will open in Huntsville, Alabama, in early March, capitalizing on a metropolitan area transformed by aerospace, defense, and technology job growth. The company is known for its fast, easy and convenient home remodeling projects that are completed in just a few days. […]
Economic and financial pain is everywhere. “Affordability” has become the latest political buzzword as households are juggling rising costs, high debt, and housing pressures. Though financial strain feels like a universal experience in this economy, some Americans are feeling the burden more than others. Fortunately, Huntsville is one of those cities that feels the burden […]
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