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Battle of the Brokerages

07/23/2026

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HAAR Cares Kickoff: Donation Drive

07/23/2026

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Introduction to New Construction (3 CE)

07/23/2026

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Risk Management: Initial Contact to Accepted Offer (3 CE)

07/23/2026

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Q2 Econ Report: Double-Digit Sales Growth and Steady Appreciation

07/22/2026

The Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® has released the Q2 2026 Madison County Residential Real Estate Report, featuring deep-dive analysis conducted by the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Center for Management & Economic Research.

Despite elevated mortgage rates averaging 6.41% during the quarter, the North Alabama housing market showed impressive resilience, posting double-digit gains in sales volume and sustained price appreciation.

🚨 Key Takeaways for REALTORS®

Sales Surge: 2,271 homes sold in Q2 2026—an 11.3% increase year-over-year. Total sales exceeded both the 3-year (+8%) and 5-year (+6%) second-quarter historical averages.
Price Growth: The median sales price rose to $345,000 (up 1.8% from Q2 2025). Home price growth grew more slowly than overall inflation (3.5% in June), indicating steady, healthy appreciation.
Strong Demand Pipeline: Pending sales ended the quarter at 622 units, up 76.2% compared to Q2 2025.
New Construction Driver: 30% of all transactions (688 homes) were new construction builds.
Luxury Market Boom: While sales grew across most price bands, the over $800k category saw a massive ~48% increase year-over-year.
Balanced Inventory: Total inventory ended at 2,706 homes (down slightly by 1%), putting months of supply at 3.4 months—reflecting a stable environment as properties average 47 days on market

💼 What This Means for Your Clients & Strategy

For Buyers: Although mortgage rates present affordability challenges, inventory remains relatively steady (3.4 months), and 43% of homes closed below original list price—giving buyers negotiating leverage in key price bands.
For Sellers: High buyer demand is building in the pipeline, with June ending on a strong note. Properties priced competitively continue to sell steadily, with 18% closing above list price.

Get the complete breakdown on financing trends, price band dynamics, and local economic drivers (including Madison County GDP and population data) to share with your clients.

Ask the Economist: Which type of home is leading today’s housing market?

07/21/2026

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun explains the latest trends and what they mean for today’s buyers and sellers. Got a question for our economists? Email AskTheEconomist@nar.realtor.

Celebrating Excellence: Congratulating Our New SRES® Designees!

07/17/2026

At HAAR, we are committed to providing our community with the highest level of expertise and specialized care. That is why we are incredibly proud to announce our newest group of REALTORS® who have officially earned the Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) designation!

By completing this comprehensive course, these dedicated professionals have gained specialized knowledge to expertly guide homebuyers and sellers aged 50 and older through major financial and lifestyle transitions. From navigating relocating and refinancing to managing the emotional and financial complexities of downsizing, our new SRES® designees are uniquely equipped to serve the mature market with patience, understanding, and unmatched expertise.

Please join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of these outstanding agents:

Our Newest SRES® Designees

Joshua Click

James Cooper

Kelsey Davis

Deborah Duclerc

Cindy Dufrene

Sallye Elliott

Lahoma Hendrix

Blake Landry

Kathy Mann

LePage Owens

Robert Owens

Belinda Reaves

Shannon Roscoe

Sara Runyans

Jennifer Savage

Lisa Simunaci

Richard VanValkenburgh

Carol West

Linda Williams

Pamela Wyatt

Thank you all for your commitment to elevating your education and better serving our community. We look forward to seeing the incredible impact you will continue to make!

Huntsville approves creation of tax increment financing district

07/16/2026

originally posted at huntsvilleal.gov

The City of Huntsville approved the creation of a tax increment financing (TIF) district designed to fund a major expansion at the Von Braun Center (VBC) and other infrastructure projects in the downtown area.

Known as TIF 9, it does not create a new tax. TIF districts capture revenue stemming from future growth in property tax revenue generated by new development within the district. Property tax rates are not increased and funding for schools is not reduced.

TIF 9 will provide approximately $200 million for capital improvements at the VBC and $20 million for four other projects. By law, the infrastructure projects will be implemented within five years.

Von Braun Center: Construction of more than 100,000 square feet of new event and exhibit space similar in size to South Hall, along with new meeting rooms, conference and exhibit space, upgraded parking and other improvements
North Huntsville Beltline Greenway: Design and construction, including right-of-way acquisition along with amenities such as lighting, landscape, hardscape and safety equipment.
New Mill Creek Park (Choice Neighborhood Redevelopment): Design and construction of a new public park as part of the Mill Creek project, enclosing a drainage channel, installing park equipment and adding landscaping and lighting.
Lowe Avenue: Road and pedestrian upgrades to support increased traffic and the relocation of Huntsville Junior High School.
Renovations to former federal courthouse: Interior and ADA improvements to the historic Holmes Avenue building for future use by the Madison County Commission.

The TIF district covers almost 3,700 acres centered around the downtown area.

The City of Huntsville has used TIF districts since 2000 to help finance public infrastructure and redevelopment projects.

Office Exclusive Listings & Pre-Marketing Guidance

07/16/2026

NAR has issued guidance on office exclusive listings and pre-marketing. Please review or download the guide below.

From Report to Resolution: Mastering Repair Negotiation (3 CE)

07/16/2026

From Report to Resolution: Mastering Repair Negotiation (3 CE) Date: Thursday, September 24th 9:00 am […]

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Q2 Econ Report: Double-Digit Sales Growth and Steady Appreciation

The Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® has released the Q2 2026 Madison County Residential Real Estate Report, featuring deep-dive analysis conducted by the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Center for Management & Economic Research.

Despite elevated mortgage rates averaging 6.41% during the quarter, the North Alabama housing market showed impressive resilience, posting double-digit gains in sales volume and sustained price appreciation.

🚨 Key Takeaways for REALTORS®

Sales Surge: 2,271 homes sold in Q2 2026—an 11.3% increase year-over-year. Total sales exceeded both the 3-year (+8%) and 5-year (+6%) second-quarter historical averages.

Price Growth: The median sales price rose to $345,000 (up 1.8% from Q2 2025). Home price growth grew more slowly than overall inflation (3.5% in June), indicating steady, healthy appreciation.

Strong Demand Pipeline: Pending sales ended the quarter at 622 units, up 76.2% compared to Q2 2025.

New Construction Driver: 30% of all transactions (688 homes) were new construction builds.

Luxury Market Boom: While sales grew across most price bands, the over $800k category saw a massive ~48% increase year-over-year.

Balanced Inventory: Total inventory ended at 2,706 homes (down slightly by 1%), putting months of supply at 3.4 months—reflecting a stable environment as properties average 47 days on market

💼 What This Means for Your Clients & Strategy

For Buyers: Although mortgage rates present affordability challenges, inventory remains relatively steady (3.4 months), and 43% of homes closed below original list price—giving buyers negotiating leverage in key price bands.

For Sellers: High buyer demand is building in the pipeline, with June ending on a strong note. Properties priced competitively continue to sell steadily, with 18% closing above list price.

Get the complete breakdown on financing trends, price band dynamics, and local economic drivers (including Madison County GDP and population data) to share with your clients.

Ask the Economist: Which type of home is leading today’s housing market?

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun explains the latest trends and what they mean for today’s buyers and sellers. Got a question for our economists? Email AskTheEconomist@nar.realtor.

Celebrating Excellence: Congratulating Our New SRES® Designees!

At HAAR, we are committed to providing our community with the highest level of expertise and specialized care. That is why we are incredibly proud to announce our newest group of REALTORS® who have officially earned the Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) designation!

Please join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of these outstanding agents:

Our Newest SRES® Designees

Joshua Click

James Cooper

Kelsey Davis

Deborah Duclerc

Cindy Dufrene

Sallye Elliott

Lahoma Hendrix

Blake Landry

Kathy Mann

LePage Owens

Robert Owens

Belinda Reaves

Shannon Roscoe

Sara Runyans

Jennifer Savage

Lisa Simunaci

Richard VanValkenburgh

Carol West

Linda Williams

Pamela Wyatt

Thank you all for your commitment to elevating your education and better serving our community. We look forward to seeing the incredible impact you will continue to make!

Huntsville approves creation of tax increment financing district

The City of Huntsville approved the creation of a tax increment financing (TIF) district designed to fund a major expansion at the Von Braun Center (VBC) and other infrastructure projects in the downtown area.

Known as TIF 9, it does not create a new tax. TIF districts capture revenue stemming from future growth in property tax revenue generated by new development within the district. Property tax rates are not increased and funding for schools is not reduced.

TIF 9 will provide approximately $200 million for capital improvements at the VBC and $20 million for four other projects. By law, the infrastructure projects will be implemented within five years.

Von Braun Center: Construction of more than 100,000 square feet of new event and exhibit space similar in size to South Hall, along with new meeting rooms, conference and exhibit space, upgraded parking and other improvements

North Huntsville Beltline Greenway: Design and construction, including right-of-way acquisition along with amenities such as lighting, landscape, hardscape and safety equipment.

New Mill Creek Park (Choice Neighborhood Redevelopment): Design and construction of a new public park as part of the Mill Creek project, enclosing a drainage channel, installing park equipment and adding landscaping and lighting.

Lowe Avenue: Road and pedestrian upgrades to support increased traffic and the relocation of Huntsville Junior High School.

Renovations to former federal courthouse: Interior and ADA improvements to the historic Holmes Avenue building for future use by the Madison County Commission.

The TIF district covers almost 3,700 acres centered around the downtown area.

The City of Huntsville has used TIF districts since 2000 to help finance public infrastructure and redevelopment projects.

Office Exclusive Listings & Pre-Marketing Guidance

NAR has issued guidance on office exclusive listings and pre-marketing. Please review or download the guide below.

From Report to Resolution: Mastering Repair Negotiation (3 CE)

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