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Explore articles, media features, and real estate insights from Matt Curtis Real Estate. This page brings together stories written by Matt Curtis and coverage about our business, team, community impact, and the housing trends shaping Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, and North Alabama.

From local market updates and affordability shifts to business growth, relocation news, home buying advice, selling strategies, and community involvement, these articles help buyers, sellers, homeowners, and local residents stay informed about the people, decisions, and market forces influencing real estate across North Alabama.

Huntsville offers strong career opportunities for spouses relocating for Space Command or Redstone Arsenal. With growing industries in technology, healthcare, education, biotechnology, engineering, and advanced manufacturing, dual-career families can buil
The Redstone Rocket Jul 23, 2026

Jobs in Huntsville Beyond Redstone Arsenal: Opportunities for Spouses

Huntsville offers strong career opportunities for spouses relocating for Space Command or Redstone Arsenal. With growing industries in technology, healthcare, education,...

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Huntsville’s housing market gained momentum in June as pending sales, closed sales, and new listings all increased year over year. Strong buyer demand, balanced inventory, stable prices, and continued job growth are creating favorable conditions for both
The Madison Record Jul 22, 2026

Huntsville Housing Market Shows Strong Momentum As Buyer Demand Accelerates

Huntsville’s housing market gained momentum in June as pending sales, closed sales, and new listings all increased year over year. Strong buyer demand, balanced inventory,...

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North Alabama recorded its strongest housing month of 2026 in June, with closed and pending sales rising sharply across the region. Stable prices, improving affordability, and balanced inventory are giving buyers more choices while continued job growth an
AL.com Jul 20, 2026

Huntsville Home Sales are Booming: Median Price Now Above $315,000

North Alabama recorded its strongest housing month of 2026 in June, with closed and pending sales rising sharply across the region. Stable prices, improving affordability,...

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Huntsville’s housing inventory has climbed back above pre-pandemic levels, giving buyers more options, fewer bidding wars, and greater negotiating power. With sales activity rising, continued job growth, and Space Command expected to create long-term hous
AL.com Jul 7, 2026

How Huntsville’s Housing Market Went From Bidding Wars to a Buyer’s Advantage

Huntsville’s housing inventory has climbed back above pre-pandemic levels, giving buyers more options, fewer bidding wars, and greater negotiating power. With sales...

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Huntsville’s housing growth is shifting from apartments toward single-family home construction, with starts up more than 40% year over year. New development in Providence, Limestone County, north Huntsville, Hampton Cove, and south Huntsville is adding in
AL.com Jun 24, 2026

Huntsville Is Seeing A Specific Type of Building Boom And It Doesn't Involve Apartments

Huntsville’s housing growth is shifting from apartments toward single-family home construction, with starts up more than 40% year over year. New development in Providence,...

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North Alabama home sales and prices continued to rise in April, with Huntsville and Decatur posting year-over-year gains and pending sales signaling steady buyer demand. Growing inventory, resilient home values, and strong local job growth are helping cre
AL.com May 18, 2026

North Alabama's Pending home Sale Up Double-Digit Figure From Last Year

North Alabama home sales and prices continued to rise in April, with Huntsville and Decatur posting year-over-year gains and pending sales signaling steady buyer demand....

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North Alabama’s May 2026 housing market showed signs of renewed momentum, with pending sales up sharply and median home prices rising across Huntsville, Athens, and Marshall County. While closed sales were mostly steady compared to last year, strong econo
AL.com Jun 16, 2026

Huntsville entering ‘new phase’ of real estate market: What’s behind the changes?

North Alabama’s May 2026 housing market showed signs of renewed momentum, with pending sales up sharply and median home prices rising across Huntsville, Athens, and...

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North Alabama home sales surged in March, with every major market improving from February and most also outperforming last year. Rising prices, strong pending activity, and balanced inventory point to continued buyer demand, though higher-priced homes are
AL.com Apr 21, 2026

Median Home Price In Booming North Alabama Area Is Up $33K In A Year

North Alabama home sales surged in March, with every major market improving from February and most also outperforming last year. Rising prices, strong pending activity,...

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North Alabama home sales improved in February, with strong gains in Athens and Decatur and more than 1,000 pending sales signaling renewed momentum in Huntsville. Stable prices, faster sales, and improving affordability are helping bring buyers back into
AL.com Mar 16, 2026

Where Are Some of the Most Affordable Homes in North Alabama?

North Alabama home sales improved in February, with strong gains in Athens and Decatur and more than 1,000 pending sales signaling renewed momentum in Huntsville. Stable...

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Huntsville and Madison County home sales opened 2026 ahead of last year’s pace, supported by lower mortgage rates, improving affordability, and strong pending activity. Stable prices and limited inventory point to continued competition, especially for hom
AL.com Feb 18, 2026

What's the Median Sales Price For a Home in Madison County?

Huntsville and Madison County home sales opened 2026 ahead of last year’s pace, supported by lower mortgage rates, improving affordability, and strong pending activity....

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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...

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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...

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