North Village Town Center Timeline: What It Means for Homebuyers and Sellers in North Huntsville


North Village Town Center is set to bring a major retail and restaurant hub to North Huntsville near Memorial Parkway and Route 255, anchored by Target and Home Depot, with more development planned across the corridor. This breaks down the expected timeline, how upcoming infrastructure work can reshape access and traffic flow, and what the project could mean for homebuyers and sellers as demand, convenience, and neighborhood perception start shifting well before the first doors open.

North Village Town Centre Announcement

If you’ve seen the recent headlines, the City has been moving North Village Town Center forward at the Memorial Parkway and…

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Huntsville, AL Housing Market Report | December 2025

If you’re trying to make sense of the Huntsville real estate market heading into 2026, December’s Huntsville housing market numbers give a clear read on where things are moving. This covers what recent activity says about inventory, buyer demand, home prices, days on market, and what pending sales suggest for the months ahead. It also breaks down how new construction supply and mortgage rates can shift competition and affordability for both buyers and sellers, why Huntsville continues to stand out compared to many U.S. markets, and how federal housing policy discussions could influence the market in 2026.

December Market Snapshot

Let’s start with what actually happened in December.…

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Interest Rates in 2026: Should You Buy a Home Now or Wait?

If you are waiting on 5 percent mortgage rates to buy a home in Huntsville, you may be waiting a long time and miss the right home in the process. A lot of buyers tell us, “We’re just going to wait until rates get back into the 5s.” The problem is that waiting on a specific number can cost you opportunities that you cannot get back.

This post breaks down where many forecasts expect mortgage rates to land in 2026, what “normal” looks like, and why Huntsville’s affordability story matters when you are deciding whether to buy now or wait.

Where Mortgage Rates May Be Headed in 2026

Forecasts vary, but several major outlooks point to 30-year fixed mortgage rates staying in the low 6…

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Huntsville Housing Affordability Index Hits 100 – Bucking the National Trend

Huntsville, Alabama remains one of the most affordable growing cities in the United States. With a Housing Affordability Index (HAI) hovering around 100, Huntsville stands in stark contrast to many larger metros where affordability has plunged in recent years. A HAI of 100 means the median household income in Huntsville is just enough to qualify for a mortgage on the median-priced home.

In other words, the typical family in Huntsville can comfortably afford the typical home – a rare situation in today’s housing landscape. Most major cities now have affordability scores well below 100 (often in the 50–70 range), meaning local incomes cover only a fraction of what a median…

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Sell Your House First or Buy First? How to Choose the Right Move

Buying a new home while selling your current one comes down to timing, financing, and how much control you want during negotiations. Some homeowners can buy first by qualifying for two payments, using cash to bridge the gap, or tapping equity, while others need to sell first to keep the numbers comfortable. The key is understanding the tradeoffs that come with each path, including the pressure of deadlines, the risks of selling a vacant home, and the ways buyers and sellers read motivation. You will also see a practical hybrid approach that helps you prepare your home early, lock in a purchase with better timing, and protect your leverage through the entire move.

Option 1: Buying a…

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