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 […]

Matt Curtis Real Estate Celebrates 8,000 Homes Sold

Matt Curtis Real Estate has announced the sale of its 8,000th home. This extraordinary milestone reflects the team’s continued leadership in the Huntsville and North Alabama real estate market. “We’re honored and humbled to celebrate 8,000 homes sold,” said Matt Curtis, Founder and President of Matt Curtis Real Estate. “This milestone is a direct reflection […]

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 […]

New retail development announced in Jones Valley

A new retail development is planned for the Jones Valley area, with completion expected in spring 2026. Lendon Corner, a shopping center that will feature up to four retail spaces, will be developed by Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate. The new development will be anchored by Sweet Pineapple, a locally-owned gift boutique established in 2013 by […]

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 […]

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Opens New Office in Huntsville Amid Regional Growth

On Friday, April 11, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE) Southern Branch held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its new office in Huntsville, signaling the company’s commitment to establishing a stronger foothold in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the South. The opening comes as the Huntsville metro added approximately […]

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 […]