Tiffany James will serve as the next CEO of the Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® (HAAR). James, who will assume the new role at the end of July, will oversee both HAAR and ValleyMLS. James joins HAAR as Huntsville and North Alabama continue to experience rapid growth across defense, aerospace, technology, advanced manufacturing, tourism, and […]
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 […]
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. […]
Huntsville’s rapid growth continued throughout 2025, according to the latest Huntsville Development Review. Last year’s record home sales in Huntsville built upon 2024 momentum and kept the Rocket City at the top of the list of Alabama’s fastest growing cities. The review reported nearly 5,000 new housing units on the market throughout 2025. Single-family home […]
Huntsville’s growth story has been one of innovation, job creation, and opportunity. But a troubling trend threatens to undermine the very foundation of that success: homeownership. According to a recent Realtor.com analysis, Huntsville ranks #2 in the nation among metros where institutional investors are purchasing the largest share of homes. That should be a wake-up […]
Westbury Square on Airport Road has been purchased by JLL Income Property Trust from Branch Properties for about $32 million, the firm announced Wednesday. JLL is a Chicago-based net asset value real estate investment trust. In a news release on the purchase, the firm cited the area’s booming economy, including its combination of affordable living, […]
As housing affordability continues to dominate national headlines, Huntsville has emerged as a rare bright spot. While many major metros struggle with declining affordability, rising prices, and limited supply, Huntsville recently achieved something almost no other U.S. city can claim: a perfect Housing Affordability Index score of 100. This score means the median household income […]
Across the U.S., more people than ever are searching for mortgage relief — a sign that some homeowners are feeling real financial pressure. According to MarketWatch, Google searches for “need help with my mortgage” recently hit their highest level since 2009. It’s definitely a trend we’re watching closely. But here’s why this isn’t a repeat […]
Huntsville has already established itself as one of America’s fastest-growing cities, but the next decade could make today’s home prices look like a bargain. A unique combination of national housing trends and local economic drivers is setting the stage for continued appreciation and investment opportunities. One of the biggest national factors is pent-up demand. The […]
The Huntsville Business Journal has learned exclusively that RCP Companies, a leading mixed-use real estate development and investment firm, has appointed David Wilson, MAI as its new Director of Mixed-Use Assets. In this role, Wilson will lead the strategic direction and overall asset management of RCP’s mixed-use portfolio, ensuring properties align with long-term investment goals, […]
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