Encouraging signs for North Alabama home sellers, buyers for 2025
The Alabama Association of Realtors highlights that 80% of Alabama homeowners hold mortgage rates below 6%, which may explain some reluctance among buyers to enter the market. Despite this, a persistent lack of available homes has challenged the real estate landscape. However, forecasts from national and local realtor groups suggest that 2025 will bring […]
Huntsville Hospital ER entrance moving due to tower expansion
Huntsville Hospital is changing its emergency room entrance due to construction on the Madison Street Tower, according to an online report. Starting Saturday, Jan. 11, visitors must use the Gallatin Street entrance. Temporary Entrance and Road Closures St. Clair Avenue, between Madison and Gallatin streets, will close to through traffic. Visitors should follow signs […]
4 Things to Do in Huntsville This Weekend | January 11-12, 2025
4 Weekend Events ? Here are four things to do this weekend! Sign up for the Homely Huntsville newsletter to stay up to date on Huntsville. RunningLane Fun Run + Giveaway The RunningLane store invites the community to a free 3-mile fun run. It welcomes participants of all paces and will give away beanies […]
Homely Huntsville Newsletter | January 3, 2025
Happy New Year, Rocket City! It’s the weekend before we turn another chapter, and looking back, I see we had a blast with you! We are wrapping off the year with another thoughtfully curated list of events, the latest news that will impact 2025, and big stories in our business scene. In today’s Homely […]
Entrepreneurs move to Huntsville rent-free after Sweet Home Alabama win
Maurice Landers, a cofounder of Doctours, expressed his excitement about living near Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheatre while staying rent-free at the Metronome apartments. “I love music, so I’m super happy that the Orion is there,” he said. Landers and his New York-based co-founders relocated to Huntsville to reduce living costs while building their medical tourism startup. […]
First Watch set to open soon in Huntsville
Huntsville foodies, rejoice! First Watch, the popular Florida-based daytime dining restaurant, is set to open its doors soon. Known for its vibrant and health-conscious menu, First Watch offers a refreshing take on breakfast, brunch, and lunch, ensuring something for everyone to savor. A menu full of favorites First Watch has built a loyal following […]
This Week’s Top Huntsville Home for Sale | December 29 – January 2, 2024
Nestled in the established Overland Cove community, this $329,900 custom-built home combines elegance with practicality. A gathering room that inspires comfort The interior features stunning LVP floors in the main living areas, with new carpet in the master bedroom and office for added comfort. The open-concept kitchen, highlighted by sleek granite counters, balances beauty […]
Home sales in the Huntsville area remain well above 2023 levels
According to an online report, realtors and real estate agents in Huntsville are enjoying a strong holiday season. Home sales continue to outpace last year in all but one of the region’s five counties. Huntsville led with 545 homes sold, up from 475 last year. Athens also saw a rise, with 188 homes sold […]
Mayors across north Alabama are working to increase internet sales taxes
Leaders from Alabama’s ten largest cities are concerned about missing out on a fair share of online sales tax revenues. Understanding the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) The statewide online sales tax rate is 8%, which is lower than the 9% charged in many North Alabama cities for in-store purchases. Cities like Huntsville and […]
Huntsville to contribute to missile production for key US allies under Raytheon’s $401 million contract
A significant portion of a $401 million missile contract to bolster U.S. and allied forces will involve work in Huntsville. This project highlights the region’s crucial role in supporting national and international defense initiatives. Details of the Raytheon Contract The Defense Department awarded Raytheon Co. the contract to produce 131 Tomahawk missiles under a fixed-price, […]
