Category: The Housing Market
Huntsville vs Nashville and Atlanta: How North Alabama Compares in 2026
Sellers and relocating buyers often compare Huntsville to Nashville and Atlanta. The Amanda Howard Team breaks down how the three markets stack up in 2026, using recent public market data, and what that means if you are thinking about selling. Read More
Huntsville Housing Market Update: What Sellers Should Know Heading Into Mid 2026
The Huntsville market has shifted toward balance in 2026, with steady values, wider buyer selection, and homes taking a bit longer to sell. The Amanda Howard Team breaks down recent public market data and what it means for sellers in Huntsville and Madison County. Read More
How Our Innovative Sale Programs Benefit You
The Difference Between Guaranteed Sale Program and Immediate Sale Program Amanda Howard saw a need among home sellers to provide more options and confidence in the home selling process. Today, we are proud to offer two innovative programs: the Guaranteed Sale Program and the Immediate Sale Program. Through these programs, Amanda Howard Sotheby’s International Realty... Read More
Is Now the Best Time to Sell My Home?
If you’re considering selling your Huntsville home, but aren’t sure if now is a good time, the answer is, YES! Even though buyer interest ebbs and flows throughout the year, there is never a wrong time to sell when you have the right real estate team behind you. Given the current real estate market conditions,... Read More
Why Choose a Luxury Real Estate Brokerage
Sotheby’s International Realty® brand is synonymous with a luxury lifestyle. We represent the most extraordinary properties and people across the globe. We have been a leading name in North Alabama real estate since 2009, prior to becoming the exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty® affiliate in 2018. That said, being the leader in luxury real estate is... Read More
Why Huntsville is One of the Mid-Sized Markets to Watch in 2020
Markets like San Francisco, Seattle, and New York have regularly made the news for their stressed housing markets and growth, but that’s changing. According to Zillow, under the new COVID normal, mid-sized cities like Huntsville are poised to replace these metros in population and housing growth. Zillow recently ranked Huntsville, AL no. 2 in mid-sized... Read More
Market Update – January 2019
It’s 2019 and it’s already off to a great start! The beginning of a new year is always a good time to reflect on the successes of the past. In 2018 we surpassed $181 million in sales–making the last 12 months a record-breaking time in the life of Amanda Howard Sotheby’s International Realty. Especially fitting as... Read More
New Standards Causing Some Credit Scores To Rise
The three major consumer credit reporting companies— Equifax, Experian and TransUnion have launched an initiative that involves key changes to how credit scores are reported and scored. This is great news in the eyes of the consumer, as some individual credit scores are expected to rise due to these new standards. According to the Wall... Read More
Reasons You’ll Love Living in Athens, Alabama
Athens is a beautiful place to call home. This community, located in Limestone County, Alabama, is getting a lot of attention from today’s homebuyers, and for a variety of good reasons. The city is home to about 22,900 people and it is the county seat. It is also an important part of the Huntsville and Decatur... Read More
Buying a Home in Hampton Cove, Huntsville
If you are looking for a fantastic place to call home, Huntsville offers a wide range of options for you to select from including upscale and lower valued areas. One of the communities you may wish to take a closer look at is Hampton Cove. It is a beautiful location with plenty to offer today’s... Read More