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Articles, Huntsville housing market insights, housing market reports, published commentary, relocation guidance and real estate analysis by Matt Curtis covering Huntsville and North Alabama.

Matt writes about the Huntsville housing market, North Alabama real estate, home buying, listing and selling strategy, new construction and relocation. His articles connect local housing data and changing market conditions with practical information for buyers, sellers, homeowners and families moving to the area, including those relocating for Redstone Arsenal, military assignments and U.S. Space Command.

Huntsville home sales climbed 8.7% in 2025 as the city’s population surpassed 250,000. While premium areas like Downtown, Providence, and The Ledges commanded the highest prices, most sales remained below $425,000, reinforcing Huntsville’s strength as a g

AL.com Jan 29, 2026

Huntsville Areas With Highest-Priced Homes, Including a $1M+ Area

Huntsville home sales climbed 8.7% in 2025 as the city’s population surpassed 250,000. While premium areas like Downtown, Providence, and The Ledges commanded the highest...

Huntsville-area home sales slowed in December, but rising pending activity, lower mortgage rates, and improving affordability point to a stronger 2026 market. Stable prices, balanced inventory, and continued demand across Madison, Limestone, Morgan, Lawre

AL.com Jan 16, 2026

Home Sales in 2026: What's Driving the Optimistic Forecast in North AL?

Huntsville-area home sales slowed in December, but rising pending activity, lower mortgage rates, and improving affordability point to a stronger 2026 market. Stable...

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 almos

Huntsville Business Journal Jan 5, 2026

Huntsville Earns Perfect Housing Affordability Score, Bucking National Crisis

As housing affordability continues to dominate national headlines, Huntsville has emerged as a rare bright spot. While many major metros struggle with declining...

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 recog

Huntsville Business Journal Jun 10, 2025

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,...

North Alabama home sales slowed in November, but steady prices, stable inventory, and strong affordability point to a healthy, balanced market. Buyers have more negotiating room, while sellers need competitive pricing and move-in-ready presentation to sta

AL.com Dec 18, 2025

Why Realtors Say Huntsville's Home Sales Drop Is No Cause For Concern

North Alabama home sales slowed in November, but steady prices, stable inventory, and strong affordability point to a healthy, balanced market. Buyers have more...

Homeownership is becoming harder to reach, with first-time buyers now averaging age 38, making up just 24% of purchases—the lowest share since 1981. With 140 million Americans entering peak buying years and only 26% of Gen Z owning homes, Huntsville could

Huntsville Business Journal Sep 2, 2025

Average Age of First-Time Homebuyers Hits 38 — How Huntsville Can Stay Ahead

Homeownership is becoming harder to reach, with first-time buyers now averaging age 38, making up just 24% of purchases—the lowest share since 1981. With 140 million...

Home sales in Huntsville dipped compared to last year, but a 15% surge in pending contracts and mortgage rates at a four-month low point to a stronger fall market ahead. With rising inventory and steadier prices, buyers now have more choices and leverage—

AL.com Aug 18, 2025

Huntsville home sales fell below 2024 levels in July, but turnaround expected

Home sales in Huntsville dipped compared to last year, but a 15% surge in pending contracts and mortgage rates at a four-month low point to a stronger fall market ahead....

At Matt Curtis Real Estate, giving back is woven into everything we do—from funding homes for families in Central America to supporting children and foster care locally. Through our Love Thy Neighbor project and partnerships with organizations like Casa p

Huntsville Business Journal Jul 7, 2025

Matt Curtis Real Estate: Partnering with Clients to Build Homes and Hope

At Matt Curtis Real Estate, giving back is woven into everything we do—from funding homes for families in Central America to supporting children and foster care locally....

Home sales in the Huntsville area were mostly flat in May, but rising inventory, longer time on market, and declining prices suggest shifting dynamics that could favor buyers in the short term. Local experts anticipate a stronger fall season as interest r

AL.com Jun 18, 2025

Huntsville real estate 2025: Why realtors predict a hot fall market

Home sales in the Huntsville area were mostly flat in May, but rising inventory, longer time on market, and declining prices suggest shifting dynamics that could favor...

Madison’s housing market showed strong momentum in early 2025, with rising home values, increased inventory, and steady sales growth outpacing national trends. While job growth from Space Command and the FBI is expected to drive long-term demand, a recent

The Madison Record Jun 4, 2025

Influx of FBI and Space Force employees will have a major impact on Madison

Madison’s housing market showed strong momentum in early 2025, with rising home values, increased inventory, and steady sales growth outpacing national trends. While job...

Huntsville's rapid apartment construction boom has led to an oversupply, causing declining rents, increased vacancies, and a sharp slowdown in new development. While thousands of units are still being completed and leased, experts believe construction wil

AL.com Jun 4, 2025

Are there too many apartments in Huntsville? New report looks at boom

Huntsville's rapid apartment construction boom has led to an oversupply, causing declining rents, increased vacancies, and a sharp slowdown in new development. While...

Matt Curtis Real Estate has reached a major milestone with the sale of its 8,000th home, solidifying its position as a leading real estate team in Huntsville and North Alabama. Backed by more than $2 billion in sales, thousands of 5-star reviews, and a st

Huntsville Business Journal May 23, 2025

Matt Curtis Real Estate Celebrates 8,000 Homes Sold All-Time

Matt Curtis Real Estate has reached a major milestone with the sale of its 8,000th home, solidifying its position as a leading real estate team in Huntsville and North...

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