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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Huntsville makes NY Times list - Best places to go in 2019
Huntsville made another list. This time, it was the New York Times list (AL.com article) of 52 Places to go in 2019. Number 22 on the list, Huntsville has an amazing year planned. There are two major events on the calendar. It will be the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing which both the US Space and Rocket Center & Marshall Space Flight Center will be celebrating. Huntsville will also be joining in the rest of the state in celebrating the 200th anniversary of Alabama becoming a state. For more information on regular events AL.com and Our Valley Events are great resources.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Huntsville makes Best Christmas Towns in the US
Not normally two words associated together, Christmas and Huntsville. Huntsville does not reach the inches of snow that blanket other northern cities over the holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Years. It is nice for the city to be on the list of Best Christmas Towns in the US. This list was put together by thelocaltourist.com. This list is more than a simple sentence, it gives a good quick write up on why its on the list. You will not only read why Huntsville is on the list, but other cities as well such as Taos, NM and San Juan, PR. Its a fun read for the upcoming season.
RealEstateofHuntsville
RealEstateofHuntsville
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
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/
RealEstateofHuntsville
https://www.attomdata.com/news/affordability/2018-rental-affordability-report/
RealEstateofHuntsville
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Smartest City in Alabama 7/27/16
Just a short post for today sharing an article on Wallethub showing the Most and Least Educated Cities in the United States. For 2016, Huntsville, Alabama came in as most educated city in Alabama and 27th most educated overall in the nation. #1 on the list is Ann Arbor, Michigan. For more information please click the link above to Wallethub's website for more information.
Source: WalletHub
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Huntsville's $383 Million in updating roads
We have not seen this on local news yet and thought we would pass it along. This was just released by the City of Huntsville today 9/3/14: Updates, upgrades, and expansions of Huntsville area roads. Please click the links below from the City of Huntsville to read both the article and the PDF document of projects.
Press Release from City of Huntsville
For a list of current roadway projects in PDF format.
Huntsville Metro Area Homes
For a list of current roadway projects in PDF format.
Huntsville Metro Area Homes
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
This weekend 4/25-4/27 is Panoply 2014!
That's right, Panoply is back once again. And for how great 2013 was for this event (several team members took home some great artwork), we can't wait to see what's available this year.
An updating schedule of the stage activity can be found at al.com.
Also per al.com: "Advance tickets ($7.50 per day) for Panoply 2014 are available online via artshuntsville.org until April 25. At the gate, daily admission is $10. Kids 12 and under admitted for free."
Dates and Times:
- April 25 Friday: from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- April 26 Saturday: from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- April 27 Sunday: from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m
An updating schedule of the stage activity can be found at al.com.
Also per al.com: "Advance tickets ($7.50 per day) for Panoply 2014 are available online via artshuntsville.org until April 25. At the gate, daily admission is $10. Kids 12 and under admitted for free."
Information on the Beer & Wine Tent.
We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Alabama breaks into another Top Ten Poll: Pro-Business State
Alabama broke into a top ten list of being a pro-business state. The research was done by Pollina Corporate of Park Ridge, IL and co-published by the American Economic Development Institute.
Huntsville Metro Area Homes
Huntsville Metro Area Homes
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Its June, Everyone's thinking about hitting the pool but what about Safety?
Just a short post today, but quite an interesting read. We came across this last week from the National Association of Home Builders, or NAHB for short, and thought it would be great to share with everyone. Everyone knows at least someone with a pool. Below are tips that NAHB has put together. Enjoy!
Summer is just around the corner! Spending time in the back yard in the swimming pool and with the grill going is a great way to enjoy time with friends and family. However, it’s important to blend fun with safety.
While the pool is a great place to have fun and relax, it is an unfortunate reality that drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children nationwide. Collapsing decks and open fire from grills and firepits are also other hazards that can be easily avoided with a few safety tips.
Fencing: Isolate the swimming pool with a minimum four-foot-high enclosure to temporarily close off a pool, spa, or hot tub not being used when children are visiting. Make sure it has a self-closing, self-latching gate.
Safety covers: Install an impenetrable casing that completely covers the pool, spa, or hot tub to prevent access to the water when there is no supervision. Make sure to cover portable hot tubs and padlock them.
Alarms: Get an alarm, which are available for doors, fences, and as a clip-on for children, to detect unwanted entrances to your pool, spa, or hot tub.
Rope and float lines: Place a rope or float line across the pool to let swimmers know where the deep end separates from the shallow end.
Rescue equipment: Locate equipment such as a life ring or shepherd's hook near the pool in an easily accessible spot, and ensure they are kept in good condition. These can be used to pull someone to safety when in trouble.
Install drain covers: Suction entrapment is an unfortunate hazard in some swimming pool designs where circulation drains, which children like to play with, create a strong suction and hold a child or even a grown man underwater. Make sure drain covers are installed properly.
Posted emergency information: Post CPR information and warning signs, as well as the emergency telephone number -- 911 -- near the pool, spa, or hot tub.
Deck inspection: Every spring, have a professional remodeler or inspector check that your deck or balcony is in stable condition, particularly after a heavy winter of snow or rain. Look for termite or insect damage, decaying wood, and that all bolts and screws are tightened. Clean any leaves and mildew that can cause the surface to be slippery.
Railings and banisters: Rails should be at least 36 inches tall and spaced no more than 4 inches apart, so small children can’t squeeze through them. Any open space behind stair tread should also be no more than 4 inches wide. Banisters and rails should be secure.
Grills, firepits and outdoor fireplaces: Any open flames should be operated with close supervision. Never leave any unattended, including candles, and keep them away from flammable surfaces.
Outside telephone: Keep a cordless or poolside telephone nearby so you don’t leave children unattended while you answer the phone. It’s also a good idea to have one handy to summon help, if needed.
These are great ways to help ensure that your family remains safe while enjoying time in the backyard. It is important to remember, however, that these should not replace adult supervision. When children have access to any body of water, near an open flame or on a deck, a designated adult should always be alert and aware.
Summer is just around the corner! Spending time in the back yard in the swimming pool and with the grill going is a great way to enjoy time with friends and family. However, it’s important to blend fun with safety.
While the pool is a great place to have fun and relax, it is an unfortunate reality that drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children nationwide. Collapsing decks and open fire from grills and firepits are also other hazards that can be easily avoided with a few safety tips.
Fencing: Isolate the swimming pool with a minimum four-foot-high enclosure to temporarily close off a pool, spa, or hot tub not being used when children are visiting. Make sure it has a self-closing, self-latching gate.
Safety covers: Install an impenetrable casing that completely covers the pool, spa, or hot tub to prevent access to the water when there is no supervision. Make sure to cover portable hot tubs and padlock them.
Alarms: Get an alarm, which are available for doors, fences, and as a clip-on for children, to detect unwanted entrances to your pool, spa, or hot tub.
Rope and float lines: Place a rope or float line across the pool to let swimmers know where the deep end separates from the shallow end.
Rescue equipment: Locate equipment such as a life ring or shepherd's hook near the pool in an easily accessible spot, and ensure they are kept in good condition. These can be used to pull someone to safety when in trouble.
Install drain covers: Suction entrapment is an unfortunate hazard in some swimming pool designs where circulation drains, which children like to play with, create a strong suction and hold a child or even a grown man underwater. Make sure drain covers are installed properly.
Posted emergency information: Post CPR information and warning signs, as well as the emergency telephone number -- 911 -- near the pool, spa, or hot tub.
Deck inspection: Every spring, have a professional remodeler or inspector check that your deck or balcony is in stable condition, particularly after a heavy winter of snow or rain. Look for termite or insect damage, decaying wood, and that all bolts and screws are tightened. Clean any leaves and mildew that can cause the surface to be slippery.
Railings and banisters: Rails should be at least 36 inches tall and spaced no more than 4 inches apart, so small children can’t squeeze through them. Any open space behind stair tread should also be no more than 4 inches wide. Banisters and rails should be secure.
Grills, firepits and outdoor fireplaces: Any open flames should be operated with close supervision. Never leave any unattended, including candles, and keep them away from flammable surfaces.
Outside telephone: Keep a cordless or poolside telephone nearby so you don’t leave children unattended while you answer the phone. It’s also a good idea to have one handy to summon help, if needed.
These are great ways to help ensure that your family remains safe while enjoying time in the backyard. It is important to remember, however, that these should not replace adult supervision. When children have access to any body of water, near an open flame or on a deck, a designated adult should always be alert and aware.
Today's Tidbit: Always remember to keep your pools clean and areas around it free of debris and toys.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Huntsville Alabama's Roadways and Waterways
Nicole Emmett of al.com has come out with a fantastic article on which Huntsville roadways are the most dangerous. This is a great article for the county at large and should be taken as advisement on how to change the flow routes to make the roadways less dangerous as well as less crowded. She does a good job with the numbers: http://blog.al.com/breaking/2013/03/huntsvilles_top_10_most_danger.html
UAH Finishes 2nd in the Southeast Regional Concrete Canoe race to Florida. UAH still advances to Nationals though which will take place in Illinois.
If anyone is thinking about their plans to head back to the rivers and lakes, remember to make sure all your boating/fishing licenses are in order and safety plans in place. Better to do it now than later.
Today's Tidbit: The two tornadoes that touched down this past weekend shows that spring has arrived and should not be taken lightly as a sign we can relax from slick roads. Now is the time when we are in that in between stage when we get hit by unsettled fronts which can bring cool air from the north with some precipitation as well as heat from the gulf making the atmosphere more unsettled for severe weather.
Huntsville Metro Area Homes
UAH Finishes 2nd in the Southeast Regional Concrete Canoe race to Florida. UAH still advances to Nationals though which will take place in Illinois.
If anyone is thinking about their plans to head back to the rivers and lakes, remember to make sure all your boating/fishing licenses are in order and safety plans in place. Better to do it now than later.
Today's Tidbit: The two tornadoes that touched down this past weekend shows that spring has arrived and should not be taken lightly as a sign we can relax from slick roads. Now is the time when we are in that in between stage when we get hit by unsettled fronts which can bring cool air from the north with some precipitation as well as heat from the gulf making the atmosphere more unsettled for severe weather.
Huntsville Metro Area Homes
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