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Field notes on the Huntsville market, PCS playbooks, first-time buyer tips, and what's actually working in North Alabama right now.
July 24, 2026
Huntsville's New Steakhouse (and Two New Bridge Street Restaurants)
Perry's Steakhouse is coming to MidCity, Shake Shack and Sweet Paris are headed to Bridge Street, and Harrison Brothers just landed a big preservation grant.
Read postJune 23, 2026
Rocket City Book Crawl (and More to Do This Week)
Six local indie bookstores team up for the first ever Huntsville Book Crawl, a local chocolate shop earns a national nod, and a packed weekend ahead in the Rocket City.
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June 17, 2026
Down Payment Help in Huntsville: The Programs Most Buyers Miss
You may not need 20 percent down to buy in Huntsville. Here is a plain English look at the local and statewide programs that may help.
Read postJune 16, 2026
Huntsville's First Tea Festival (and a Big Weekend Ahead)
The Rocket City's first ever tea festival, a free America 250 concert, and a look ahead at the weekend.
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June 14, 2026
PCS to Redstone Arsenal: A Realistic Timeline (and What to Skip)
Moving to Redstone Arsenal can feel like a lot at once. Here is a calmer, more realistic way to think through neighborhoods, timing, and VA financing.
Read postJune 14, 2026
Huntsville's $2.3 Million Parking Lot (and a New I-65 Interchange)
A look inside this week's Huntsville City Council meeting, including a new parking lot at Ditto Landing and the first step toward a new I-65 interchange.
Read postJune 11, 2026
What's New in Huntsville — June 2026
Local news and community updates from around the Rocket City for June 2026.
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June 10, 2026
Selling in Huntsville? The 5 Prep Projects That Actually Pay You Back
Before you spend big money getting ready to sell, here are the fixes that usually matter most to Huntsville and Madison buyers.
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