Renting or Buying - Excellent Article from Research Company ATTOM

ATTOM Research Solutions has recently released a report showing Affordability in areas for Buying or Renting. As you can see in the link below Huntsville, Alabama (Madison County) made it into their data points.  It reports that it is more affordable to buy than rent. It also states from the data collected that the average percent of average wages to rent for 2018 is approximately 22%. On the other side reading through its 2017 4th Quarter Home Affordability numbers, ATTOM reports percent of wages to purchase home is approximately 20%. For more information on the report please click the link below.

https://www.attomdata.com/news/affordability/2018-rental-affordability-report/

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Homes on the Market as of 1/23/18

Homes on the Market as of 1/23/18

2003 Polk Drive

Huntsville, AL 35801

$134,900

MLS#1084932

A MUST SEE!! FIVE POINTS AREA BEAUTY! Large Living Room windows allowing an abundance of natural light. Beautiful hardwoods flowing through living areas and bedrooms. Large Kitchen with breakfast bar, granite countertops, and ample surface space. Many cabinets for storage. Twelve pocket lights make for a bright and welcoming kitchen. Elegant slate tile in updated bathroom and large laundry room. Wrap around deck for relaxing overlooks low maintenance yard. Detached storage building with power. Long parking pad.

Virtual Tour

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty

119 Camden Circle  

Madison, AL 35758

$425,000

MLS#1081492

AMAZING HOME tucked away at the back of Heritage Plantation with extras that will WOW you. WINDOWS, WINDOWS, WINDOWS!! Light and Bright! Grand great room and an outstanding gourmet kitchen in the center of the house. Kitchen has granite counters and several new appliances and beautiful cabinets. The isolated master was elegantly updated in 2015 with new cabinetry and granite. Outdoor living area is so inviting and can be accessed from the kitchen, family room or master suite. Huge entertaining party deck. One of the most peaceful and serene views of nature. A wonderful upstairs bonus room ready for entertaining. Tremendous storage!! 3-car garage and fenced back yard.

Virtual Tour

Listing Courtesy of REMAX Unlimited/Keller Williams Realty

104 Avonshire Court

Huntsville, AL 35806

$219,000

MLS#1071889

This house is built for entertaining!!! It has it all!! Awesome open floor plan. Beautifully decorated. Windows, windows windows. This is a ranch with 30ft bonus room up or teenage suite w/Juliet balcony overlooking kitchen suite, w/enormous open kitchen area w/b'fast & morning room, & very large b'fast bar. Cabinets galore. W'ful family and dining area w/gleaming hardwoods overlooking the huge flat backyard. Double door master w/tray ceiling & access to deck. Luxury glamour bath w/double vanity & jetted tub. Laundry room w/ built-in-sink & cabinets. Plenty of understair storage. Spacious deck. Large side entry garage. Cul-de-sac. Convenient to both Providence and Madison shopping.

VIRTUAL TOUR

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty

16182 Tulip Lane

Athens, AL 35613

$540,000

MLS#1067924

Magnificent Country Living in the City! Elegance! Gorgeous one of a kind Southern Living home, hardwoods, granite thru-out. From the oversized southern style covered front porch entering into large inviting foyer leading thru formal dining & living areas to fam room, cathedral ceiling, unique FP, adjacent awesome sunroom. Windows, windows, windows, overlooking breathtaking b’ful backyard, complete outside kitchen incl: huge brick FP for gathering. Oversized kitchen, large island, huge b’fast area overlooking scenic backyard. Geothermal A/C. Built-in generator, safe room. “HUGE 4th BR/BONUS ROOM READY FOR MOM!” Kitchenette, 3/4 bath, ready for Alabama/Auburn games & get togethers.

Virtual Tour 

Homes on the Market as of 1/11/18

2003 Polk Drive

Huntsville, AL 35801

$134,900

MLS#1084932

A MUST SEE!! FIVE POINTS AREA BEAUTY! Large Living Room windows allowing an abundance of natural light. Beautiful hardwoods flowing through living areas and bedrooms. Large Kitchen with breakfast bar, granite countertops, and ample surface space. Many cabinets for storage. Twelve pocket lights make for a bright and welcoming kitchen. Elegant slate tile in updated bathroom and large laundry room. Wrap around deck for relaxing overlooks low maintenance yard. Detached storage building with power. Long parking pad.

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty

119 Camden Circle  

Madison, AL 35758

$435,000

MLS#1081492

AMAZING HOME tucked away at the back of Heritage Plantation with extras that will WOW you. WINDOWS, WINDOWS, WINDOWS!! Light and Bright! Grand great room and an outstanding gourmet kitchen in the center of the house. Kitchen has granite counters and several new appliances and beautiful cabinets. The isolated master was elegantly updated in 2015 with new cabinetry and granite. Outdoor living area is so inviting and can be accessed from the kitchen, family room or master suite. Huge entertaining party deck. One of the most peaceful and serene views of nature. A wonderful upstairs bonus room ready for entertaining. Tremendous storage!! 3-car garage and fenced back yard.

Visual Tour

Listing Courtesy of REMAX Unlimited/Keller Williams Realty

104 Avonshire Court

Huntsville, AL 35806

$219,000

MLS#1071889

This house is built for entertaining!!! It has it all!! Awesome open floor plan. Beautifully decorated. Windows, windows windows. This is a ranch with 30ft bonus room up or teenage suite w/Juliet balcony overlooking kitchen suite, w/enormous open kitchen area w/b'fast & morning room, & very large b'fast bar. Cabinets galore. W'ful family and dining area w/gleaming hardwoods overlooking the huge flat backyard. Double door master w/tray ceiling & access to deck. Luxury glamour bath w/double vanity & jetted tub. Laundry room w/ built-in-sink & cabinets. Plenty of understair storage. Spacious deck. Large side entry garage. Cul-de-sac. Convenient to both Providence and Madison shopping.

VIRTUAL TOUR

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty

16182 Tulip Lane

Athens, AL 35613

$540,000

MLS#1067924

Magnificent Country Living in the City! Elegance! Gorgeous one of a kind Southern Living home, hardwoods, granite thru-out. From the oversized southern style covered front porch entering into large inviting foyer leading thru formal dining & living areas to fam room, cathedral ceiling, unique FP, adjacent awesome sunroom. Windows, windows, windows, overlooking breathtaking b’ful backyard, complete outside kitchen incl: huge brick FP for gathering. Oversized kitchen, large island, huge b’fast area overlooking scenic backyard. Geothermal A/C. Built-in generator, safe room. “HUGE 4th BR/BONUS ROOM READY FOR MOM!” Kitchenette, 3/4 bath, ready for Alabama/Auburn games & get togethers.

Virtual Tour 

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty

Huntsville lands 1.6 Billion Dollar Toyota/Mazda Plant

Tuesday, news services released information that the location of the Toyota/Mazda manufacturing plant will be in Huntsville. This 1.6 Billion Dollar Plant is expected to bring 4,000 jobs. More information on production and impact can be found at WHNT's ongoing coverage as well as AL.com

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United Van Lines Study 1/3/18

Happy New Year everyone. Its subfreezing temperatures to start off the year. This study by United Van Lines was just released showing movement among the states. The rankings are done by percentage. Sneaking into #10 is Alabama for inbound movement. #1 Inbound is Vermont. #1 Outbound is Illinois. The full article can be found at United Van Lines website.