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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.

Home prices across North Alabama softened in October, with Huntsville-Madison County and Athens both seeing year-over-year declines of about 4%. Decatur was the only market to post a slight increase. Higher mortgage rates, growing inventory, and aggressiv

AL.com Nov 17, 2024

October home sale prices rise in just one Huntsville area market

Home prices across North Alabama softened in October, with Huntsville-Madison County and Athens both seeing year-over-year declines of about 4%. Decatur was the only...

North Alabama home prices continued to ease from their summer highs in September but remained above last year’s levels across Huntsville, Athens, and Morgan-Lawrence counties. Steady sales, lower prices, and increased inventory are creating more opportuni

AL.com Oct 22, 2024

Home sale prices decline slightly in 'strange' north Alabama maket

North Alabama home prices continued to ease from their summer highs in September but remained above last year’s levels across Huntsville, Athens, and Morgan-Lawrence...

Rent control may sound like a solution to rising housing costs, but it can reduce rental supply, discourage property investment, and lead to declining housing conditions. Increasing housing supply and addressing inflation can create more sustainable affor

Huntsville Business Journal Oct 3, 2024

Rent Control Debate Heats Up: Why Economists Warn it Could Worsen Housing Crisis

Rent control may sound like a solution to rising housing costs, but it can reduce rental supply, discourage property investment, and lead to declining housing conditions....

North Alabama homebuyers may find the best value by expanding their search beyond Huntsville and Athens, where average prices have become nearly identical. Decatur remains a more affordable option as rising inventory, a balanced market, and lower mortgage

AL.com Sep 18, 2024

Which north Alabama city is becoming the affordable option for homebuyers?

North Alabama homebuyers may find the best value by expanding their search beyond Huntsville and Athens, where average prices have become nearly identical. Decatur remains...

New real estate commission rules are changing how buyers and sellers navigate the Tennessee Valley market. Buyer agreements are now required before home tours, compensation is handled differently, and sellers must consider how concessions and buyer-agent

Huntsville Business Journal Sep 5, 2024

How the $418 million NAR Settlement will change Real Estate in the TN Valley

New real estate commission rules are changing how buyers and sellers navigate the Tennessee Valley market. Buyer agreements are now required before home tours,...

Rising inventory and easing mortgage rates are giving homebuyers more options across Huntsville and Athens. While pending sales slowed during the summer, closed sales remained strong, creating new opportunities for buyers as the North Alabama market becom

AL.com Aug 17, 2024

More Homes Available in Fast-Growing North Alabama Cities as Mortgage Rates Dip

Rising inventory and easing mortgage rates are giving homebuyers more options across Huntsville and Athens. While pending sales slowed during the summer, closed sales...

Mortgage rate buydowns can help first-time buyers lower their monthly payments, either temporarily or for the life of the loan. While seller-paid buydowns can improve affordability, buyers should understand how payments may increase later and make sure th

New American Funding Aug 1, 2024

Looking for a Low Rate? Why Buyers May Want to Consider a Rate Buydown

Mortgage rate buydowns can help first-time buyers lower their monthly payments, either temporarily or for the life of the loan. While seller-paid buydowns can improve...

Matt Curtis Real Estate has been named the "#1 Real Estate Team in Alabama" for the fifth consecutive year by the RealTrends + Tom Ferry The Thousand rankings. This prestigious recognition highlights their success on a national level, where they also rank

The Madison Record Jul 3, 2024

For Fifth Year, Matt Curtis Real Estate named '#1 Real Estate Team in Alabama'

Matt Curtis Real Estate has been named the "#1 Real Estate Team in Alabama" for the fifth consecutive year by the RealTrends + Tom Ferry The Thousand rankings. This...

Maplewood Homes has launched in the Huntsville region, offering a new benchmark for high-quality and affordable housing. Under the leadership of Jeff Hinojosa, the company aims to make homeownership accessible and fulfilling through expert craftsmanship a

Matt Curtis Real Estate May 2, 2024

Matt Curtis Real Estate to Collaborate with Maplewood Homes

Maplewood Homes has launched in the Huntsville region, offering a new benchmark for high-quality and affordable housing. Under the leadership of Jeff Hinojosa, the company...

Matt and Courtney Curtis have significantly contributed to the Kids to Love Foundation with a $250,000 donation, funding the new Curtis Cares Center at the Kids to Love Center in Madison. This facility will support essential programs like Emergency Assist

Matt Curtis Real Estate Aug 24, 2023

Matt Curtis Real Estate & Kids To love Unite for Curtis Cares Center

Matt and Courtney Curtis have significantly contributed to the Kids to Love Foundation with a $250,000 donation, funding the new Curtis Cares Center at the Kids to Love...

Matt Curtis Real Estate is making a significant impact with a $100,000 donation to the Kids to Love Foundation, aimed at supporting the organization’s Child Placing Agency. This contribution will help fund case managers who match foster children with fami

Matt Curtis Real Estate Nov 1, 2022

Matt Curtis Real Estate Teams Up with Kids To Love Foundation

Matt Curtis Real Estate is making a significant impact with a $100,000 donation to the Kids to Love Foundation, aimed at supporting the organization’s Child Placing...

The Madison Record Sep 14, 2022

The Matt Curtis Real Estate Website Recognized with International Award

Matt Curtis Real Estate earned international recognition by winning bronze at the 2022 Summit Creative Awards for their website, www.mattcurtisrealestate.com. Competing...

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