As a culture, we tend to avoid conflict, seeing it as something stressful and bothersome. Sometimes we even see it as an indicator of a failing relationship. Alternatively, think about how the phrase “well we’ve always done it that way” can really damage a business by hampering advances in productivity and efficiency. Antiquated or redundant […]
The Rocket City appears to be starting off 2023 on the same note that it ended on in 2022. The city, which was already singled out as one of the best places to live, is also predicted to be in the top five of the country’s most prosperous cities in 2023. This prediction comes from […]
2022 was a year marked with a sharp, shocking rise in inflation and then interest rates, which reverberated throughout the real estate market. Despite these events, and the subsequent slowdown of the housing market, the prognosis for Huntsville’s real estate market for 2023 is surprisingly positive. As reported earlier this month, the National Association of […]
The American workforce has changed dramatically in the past 50 years, though for many, wages have remained the same or even shrunk. Union participation has declined steeply alongside a decrease in employee benefits and retirement packages. The educational requirements for many jobs have increased, while other segments of the market have disappeared entirely, like video […]
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has compiled a list of the top ten real estate markets that bear watching for the upcoming year. The ranking was unveiled at the NAR’s fourth annual year-end Real Estate Forecast Summit. All ten metropolitan areas on the list are located within the South. These markets were selected due […]
When starting a business, navigating those initial big decisions lay the foundation for whether the business will truly be put to the test and have the opportunity to thrive. In Huntsville, local and small business growth is rampant and still on the rise, which has landed it in the sights of business owners and cooperations […]
Internships have become a vital component of the education and training landscape, even being a requirement to graduate in many college programs. They not only provide the student with real world experience and a headstart in building professional connections, they provide employers with an opportunity to screen potential future staff and directly influence the next […]
According to Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), the national rate of homeownership across the United States saw a slight uptick in Q3 2022. The percentage of owner-occupied homes rose 0.6 points relative to Q3 2021, to a total of 66%. This increase occurred despite the inflation and mortgage rate shocks that jolted the market this […]
The Huntsville Area Association of Realtors (HAAR) has released their monthly statistics for the month of October, 2022. At a total of 630 residential units sold in Madison County, down from 825 in October the previous year, the slowdown is shown in stark relief. Houses stay on the market for an average of 14 days, […]
As a business owner, it’s imperative to have a financial account to manage your business-related income and expenses that is separate from your personal account. Some business owners choose the same institution where they manage their personal finances, but it’s important to explore all options and this includes the various Huntsville city credit unions. Before […]
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