There were 1,572 Madison County & Huntsville foreclosure homes for sale with 100 new foreclosures in July 2010. One in every 1,415 housing units received a foreclosure filing in July. The average sales price of a Madison County AL home was $210,690 and the average foreclosure sales price was $180,698, a $29,992 savings, according to RealtyTrac.com.
Madison County & Huntsville Foreclosure Activity and Home Price Index
The Madison County and Huntsville price appreciation remained level in July with 100 new foreclosure homes.
Madison County AL foreclosure activity is based on the total number of properties that receive foreclosure filings – default notice, foreclosure auction notice or repossession notice – each month. Home price appreciation is based on month-over-month percentage change of the Home Price Index. The Home Price Index is calculated from home sales records.
Madison County & Huntsville Foreclosure Geographical Comparison
The magazine, which gives an account of Huntsville’s and Redstone Arsenal’s growth, includes interviews with several families who have relocated here as a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission’s shift of nearly 5,000 federal jobs from the Washington area to Redstone.
In the article, Ethan Hadley, the vice president of economic development with the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce, calls the 2005 BRAC the “largest economic development announcement in Alabama history,” with thousands of new, high-paying federal jobs coming to Huntsville. BRAC has resulted in a $500 million construction boom for new federal facilities, according to the article, and significant contractor expansion at Cummings Research Park is accompanying the new government activity.
The BRAC transition is also putting stress on military organizations overwhelmed by expanding missions, according to the article. The Army Materiel Command is moving its entire headquarters from Fort Belvoir, Va., to Redstone, the magazine states, “just as its work force handles some of the most complex logistical operations in recent history – withdrawing an array of equipment from Iraq and deploying more to Afghanistan.”
Katherine Peters, the reporter who wrote the “New Federal City” article, visited Huntsville in June and talked with several members of incoming BRAC commands and other business leaders.
The Huntsville Madison County Builders Association first annual Home & Outdoor Living Expo, featuring 83 exhibitors, takes place this weekend and is something you ‘do-it-yourselfers’ won’t want to miss. The Expo runs from Friday, August 27 through Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Von Braun Center’s South Hall. Admission is $5.00 per person and kids are free.
The focus of the Expo will be on home products, decorating, landscaping, building products and outdoor living products. With Fall right around the corner, consumers will find helpful tips on weatherizing your home, outdoor living spaces, fall landscaping, interior design ideas and many other home products and services that can be used in and outside your home.
Don’t forget to save time to attend one of the many seminars on how to reduce your winter energy usage, fun and easy outdoor cooking, how to select a builder and more!
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s “Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination” exhibit has been named the 2010 Alabama Event of the Year by the Alabama Tourism Department.
The exhibit debuted at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center June 25 and runs through Sept. 6. It features more than 80 props and costumes from all six “Star Wars” movies. More than 60,000 people have visited since the opening of the exhibit. If you are a Star Wars fanatic you won’t want to miss it!
Summer is almost over and come mid-august the kids are bored and looking for something different to do. Huntsville has lots of fun activities to offer restless families. Take a look at Go! Magazine’s list of “25 Things You Must Do in Huntsville Before the End of 2010.” 1. White barbecue
Head over to Gibson’s Bar-B-Q on South Memorial Parkway and eat a plate of barbecued chicken drenched in white sauce.
2. Big cave
See the world’s largest cave opening at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Grant. The cave is one of Alabama’s most beautiful natural wonders.
3. Lost luggage OK, it’s not in Huntsville, but take a drive to Scottsboro and check out the world-famous Unclaimed Baggage Center. You may find that Polaroid camera you lost in 1978.
4. Bravo! The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra is one of this city’s treasures. For more than 50 years, the orchestra has been wowing audiences. Don’t miss it.
5. 4th and long
In Alabama, football is religion. Praise the pigskin at Milton Frank Stadium and see a game between whichever high school teams are playing.
Let’s face it. A lot of people like the idea of the easy lifestyle condos in Huntsville provide. While there are a multitude of positive reasons to buy a condo, many people are so glamorized by the idea that they fail to make sure condos fit their needs.
Before you jump in and buy one of the condos in Huntsville, make sure you also consider what some people consider the downside to owning a condo:
1. Space –Buying a condo means sharing an interest in it. What you own is your personal “box of air.” The rest of the condo – the common areas – is shared between the other owners.
2. Neighbors – Because you share walls and common areas, there’s a high chance that you’ll be able to hear them as they move about their own space. You’ll run into them more often, and have to coordinate with them in issues regarding the common areas.
3. Reselling – If you own a condominium and think you might resell it later, be aware that condos in Huntsville are typically more sensitive to the real estate market and take longer to recover than traditional single family homes.
We’re all trying to live greener lives, but nothing zaps your energy or your will to live greener in your Huntsville home like summer heat.
The summer heat can also assault your wallet. In fact, you can easily watch your utility bill double during the summer months.
Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to cool your Huntsville home for less money and less impact on the environment this summer. Here’s how.
Prep your home. Turn off heat-generating lights and appliances. Don’t use your oven. In the afternoon, close your windows and outside doors and keep window coverings drawn. At other times, use fans to create a cross breeze.
Raise your thermostat. When you’re not home, raise the thermostat to 80 degrees. Lower it two or three degrees when you are home and use ceiling fans to keep rooms cool. Moving your thermostat from 75 to 80 will lower your consumption by 15%. Your Huntsville home will still feel comfortable, and you will notice significant savings on your next utility bill.
Take a look at your windows. You’d be surprised to find out how much heat enters your home from old, single pane windows. Newer energy efficient windows with double panes block more heat and keep more cool air inside. If you can’t afford new windows now, at least cover the ones you have with heavy curtains or shades to keep out heat.
Check for leaks. Leaky duct work and poorly sealed doors can let as much cool air out of your home as an open window. Walk around your home checking under your doors and around your windows to feel for escaping air. Hire a professional to check your air conditioning systems for you. Take the time to have duct leaks repaired and seal air leaks.
Dress appropriately. There’s no reason to keep your home so cold that you have to wear extra layers of clothing when you’re inside. Wear light, loose fitting clothing. You’ll be more comfortable in slightly warmer temperatures. Keep light throw blankets handy for anyone who easily gets cold under a ceiling fan.
Implementing even one or two of these tips in your home can save you money and help the environment.
There were 1,537 Madison County & Huntsville foreclosure homes for sale with 122 new foreclosures in May 2010. One in every 1,159 housing units received a foreclosure filing in May. The average sales price of a Madison County AL home was $188,703 and the average foreclosure sales price was $180,632, a $8,071 savings, according to RealtyTrac.com.
Madison County & Huntsville Foreclosure Activity and Home Price Index
The Madison County and Huntsville price appreciation remained level in May with 122 new foreclosure homes.
Madison County AL foreclosure activity is based on the total number of properties that receive foreclosure filings – default notice, foreclosure auction notice or repossession notice – each month. Home price appreciation is based on month-over-month percentage change of the Home Price Index. The Home Price Index is calculated from home sales records.
Madison County & Huntsville Foreclosure Geographical Comparison
Madison County & Huntsville foreclosure activity was 0.14% lower than national statistics and the same as state figures.
Madison County & Huntsville Foreclosure Activity by Month
There were 1,526 Madison County & Huntsville foreclosure homes for sale with 168 new foreclosures in April 2010. 1 in every 842 housing units received a foreclosure filing in April. The average sales price of a Madison County AL home was $186,701 and the average foreclosure sales price was $180,632, a $6,069 savings, according to RealtyTrac.com.
Madison County & Huntsville Foreclosure Activity and Home Price Index
The Madison County and Huntsville price appreciation remained level in April with 168 new foreclosure homes.
Madison County AL foreclosure activity is based on the total number of properties that receive foreclosure filings – default notice, foreclosure auction notice or repossession notice – each month. Home price appreciation is based on month-over-month percentage change of the Home Price Index. The Home Price Index is calculated from home sales records.
Madison County & Huntsville Foreclosure Geographical Comparison
Madison County & Huntsville foreclosure activity was 0.14% lower than national statistics and 0.01% higher than state figures.
Madison County & Huntsville Foreclosure Activity by Month
The number of Bank-Owned properties increased from 67 in March to 103 in April. The number of Auctions increased from 34 to 65. There is a 6-month rising trend in foreclosure activity.
Are you or someone you know behind on your mortgage payments and facing a Huntsville foreclosure? You do have options. A short sale may be the answer to saving you, your family and your home. Give me a call for a private consultation.
Job growth and a diverse economy helped launch Huntsville Alabama, nicknamed the “Rocket City,” to the top of RelocateAmerica.com’s annual list of best places to live. Read what Market Watch has to say about our beloved city:
Huntsville is home to the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and the town boasts unemployment well below the national average, according to the RelocateAmerica.com Web site, which released its list Tuesday.
Huntsville is home to the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and the town boasts unemployment well below the national average, according to the RelocateAmerica.com Web site, which released its list Tuesday.
The city also ranked No. 1 on the site’s list of “Top 10 Recovery Cities,” those poised for a swift economic rebound or already experiencing growth. View all the RelocateAmerica.com lists.
In the article, Ethan Hadley, the vice president of economic development with the 
runs from Friday, August 27 through Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Von Braun Center’s South Hall. Admission is $5.00 per person and kids are free.
1. White barbecue
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The summer heat can also assault your wallet. In fact, you can easily watch your utility bill double during the summer months.
Job growth and a diverse economy helped launch 