110% accurate breakdown of pros/cons of living in Huntsville. We moved here from Colorado Springs 3 years ago. We absolutely love it here. Bought a house in Hampton Cove the traffic, proximity to essential stores and cannot forget to mention the kindness of people, so friendly.
Moving to Huntsville from Orlando in January, landed a job with Boeing. I’m 28, I’m excited and scared at the same time. Hope the woman are easy on the eyes ;)
@@AngolanAmerican yes, I like it, nothing like Florida but it’s a pretty, historic city, beautiful women. The nightlife is not big, but the cost of living compared to Florida is so much cheaper. If you are young starting your career, it isn’t bad to start in Huntsville. I hear Jacksonville is pretty ghetto, relatively safe here.
I'm 45, I'm born here, raised here, and live here in Huntsville; lived of and on in Cali for a year and yes I travel within and beyond the U.S. I'm a two-time graduate (Bachelor's and Master's degree) of my beloved Alabama A&M University. Love my city; excited to see the changes but a lot of my non-engineering and non-governmental friends/neighbors/family who native to the area are being outpriced of this market. Single-Parent Teachers and single-parent nurses are struggling to find a nice affordable house/apartment. The flights out of Huntsville suck economically; we drive and then fly out of Nashville (1.5 hours driving) and Atlanta (4 hours driving). Adding some context as a native 😊 and I say Welcome to ALL!
I'm not a local by birth but I've been here for 20 plus years and one of the major cons of this rapid growth that you're so fond of is the wildlife is suffering. I live on the edge of Madison and the new housing development just wiped out a good chunk of natural resources and because of that I have seen many many more animals on the side of the road that have been hit by cars. I understand growth is inevitable. And I also understand there are many places inside the city itself that can be revamped to accommodate this growth.
Was offered a federal job in the Huntsville area but could never find a “safe” rental in my budget. Beautiful downtown and Madison was lovely. Maybe one day…
@@ChristopherX30 well back when I was looking I was aiming for around 700-750-800 a month. I learned rather quickly how quickly rentals in the area were scooped up.
Great video Tim!!! Alot of people don't realize all we have to offer in entertainment. The Arts, Broadway Theater League, Big name Concerts, Ballet, Orchestra, Fantasy Playhouse for the Kids, etc.
Good presentation. If housing goes up there like California because they can get it, then Huntsville will lose out like California and other over priced cities and states. When housing is unaffordable for the average income, companies have a problem getting people to join them. Therefore, companies relocate. This problem destroyes cities and states. You have a large river and beautiful lakes and close to the gulf. You do have noted entertainment that comes to your civic center. Humidity is not as bad as I saw in Wash. DC or Florida. I hope Huntsville and surrounding cities never lose their beauty or good qualities.
The problem with California is the stupid zoning laws and suburban sprawl. Change that and build more condensed housing and you will solve that problem. Also provide more transportation options and walkability. This will help alleviate alot of problems with current US cities.
First off thank you so much for the video! I shared with a friend and I moved here 14 years ago from Southern California and I live in Tuscaloosa. Right now I’m saving up for a house and I plan on moving to Huntsville because I’m staying in Alabama and I might as well be in the best place! Actually not Huntsville but Madison as I believe it might be a little less busy and cheaper house wise?
Hi Anton. Actually, Madison is the most popular area because of the schools. It's busy and the homes typically are more expensive than Huntsville and other areas like Athens, Decatur, Meridianville, etc. When you get ready to start looking her let me know and we'll send you a list of homes that fit your requirements and budget.
Maybe some pros to add is the sport team’s we have and the new MLS team coming in Spring 2023. The Space and Rocket Center, Bridge Street, and Big Spring Park. The only Con I could add is our mall needs more stores but that’s getting picky. Overall I love this area and I would never want to live anywhere else in the US.
@@movetohuntsville I haven't had a chance to visit your city, hopefully I can in early '22 when rental cars stop costing more than hotel rooms. Would love to take in a Havoc game as we no longer have pro hockey in Houston (meaning I have to drive all the way to Austin or Dallas). One problem I've noticed retirement-wise is a lack of Del Webb type communities in Huntsville, especially for people above middle income. I'm surprised someone hasn't stepped in and built a community like this with homes in the $400-500K range.
Thinking about relocating to HSV, and we are actually visiting this weekend to check it out. The thing that concerns me is the technology people moving there--I would hate to see HSV turn into another Silicon Valley/Crazy California situation. I also don't like hearing that people in CA are buying investment property in HSV--they are driving up the prices; I have been watching this market for about a year, and there has been a pretty huge increase in how much a house costs in Huntsville/Madison.
Actually, it is not the investors who are driving up residential housing prices. Investors are actually having a hard time finding properties that fit their model because they're now competing with folks looking to buy and move in. Prices are driven up by the large number of transplants relocating here for work or school who outnumber the amount of available housing. Come on down! Hope you enjoy your visit.
In my experience, for the most part, investors are having trouble buying area residential properties outside of some of the "lower rent" parts of town because property owners simply won't sell to them. We resent blind phone calls, fishing mailers and the very idea of "outsiders" trying to profit off of our area. I hope your visit turned you on to some of the great people here and eased your mind. CHEERS! 🇱🇷
We moved to Huntsville two years ago and have been renting ever since. We are Alabama natives (Birmingham and Mobile) and frankly the house prices here are a joke. We’d never pay $350k for the old crummy houses we’ve seen on the market. And the nice new houses start in the $500k range when everyone familiar with Alabama real estate knows darn well those nicer homes were selling 3 years ago in the $300k - $400k range. So the transplants are basically falling for it. You can live elsewhere in Alabama and at least have the advantage of a tanking housing market. In Huntsville the local economy “might” be able to sustain these prices but even now it’s cooling off-although sellers are still smoking crack with their asking prices. If you want a nicer home, wait a couple years and move to Mobile. A lot of the transplants here are not sticking around. They come, rent for a while, give up on this frustrating housing market and then move somewhere else.
San Jose California used to be a nice and affordable until tech companies moved in. The only jobs they produce are $150k jobs for the few turning many into millionaires. For every one of these tech jobs four service workers are created. Where are the service workers suppose to live if they can't afford the rent? Huntsville will soon become unaffordable like Austin Texas and the research triangle in North Carolina for the average worker.
@@Hudbri11 I’m on the road full time for the next year or so, that’s plenty of time for me to check everything out . I’m tired of liberals, crime and freezing temperatures
Weather here in north Alabama is diverse and bipolar, it’s bout 90 degrees at day and 30 degrees at night. Summers are very hot and winters are not too bad,but it can get really cold. We’re also a tornado alley, I remember last year we had a tornado and then the next day the temperatures dropped and was sleeting. Basically the weather here is unpredictable
I'm thinking of moving there in 2022. My family lives throughout Florida but I don't wanna live in Florida. Plus coming from Arizona I need a break from a 110+ in the summer time. Sure its humid but I'm okay with that. I don't mind severe weather here and there I had to deal with that in Colorado every summer.
Fortunately, Florida is an easy drive even from Huntsville. We're 5-6 hours from the Gulf. If you need boots on the ground here when you get ready to make the move just give us a call!
I am originally from up North in New Hampshire but I grew up in Atlanta since the age of nine. I want to relocate from Atlanta to a smaller city. Charlotte,N.C. is on my radar but Huntsville is also a city to reconsider. I am a new subscriber to your channel and I will visit Huntsville this year. The Las time I visited Huntsville was like 2010 or so and I was passing through to Athens,Alabama. I visited Huntsville on a high school field trip back in 1986 or so. We visited the space museum. I definitely want to leave Atlanta. Atlanta has become very crowded and Huntsville is only three hours away.
I fell in love after relocating to Huntsville from Va beach summer of 2019. Panic bought a gorgeous bungalow on the mountain ⛰️ during covid. Fast forward to today and I absolutely hate it. Poor planning and greedy growth is my reason for ditching this place soon after my husband retires.
I'm really sorry you feel that way. Everyone has an opinion but it would be great if you could share the things you hate and I'll address them. Panic buying always leads to regret I'm afraid. Hope you're happy at the next location! Best of luck!
@@AWholeVibe96 I hate the fact that the original locals are being priced out due to rapid growth and inflation. These are the people who made Huntsville.!! Warm welcoming, hugs and common courtesies have vanished like a breeze. I'm not happy, just content. 😌
My husband and I want to bad to move here from Cali so bad! We checked in Dec of 22 and the home prices are much higher now than this video. The property taxes are really good, though! I’d love to get away from the West Coast.
I don't want a house in Huntsville, I just would like to buy the field to design my own house in a private place. But I don't know the city yet, can you help me showing me those places ?
I lived in Huntsville 1965-1971, went back to visit in 1991 and did not recognize a lot of things. It keeps changing more and more each time I visit. I have lived in Northern Va. since 1976 and there is ever more diversity here. I have seen Huntsville listed in local Real Estate magazines trying to lure people to Huntsville because of a cheaper economy.
I need seven things to move there: does Huntsville have a Walmart Super center, chick fil-a, raising canes, a nice hospital that can handle advanced heart issues, a place to get a great burger, stock car track, and a nice Baptist church that uses the KJV, do you know if Huntsville has all these things?
Hey Roak that's a great list! I'm happy to report we have more than our share of Super Duper Walmart's, Chic Filets, hospitals, burger joints, a racetrack and a Baptist Church on every other corner ;o) We don't have a Raising Cane's yet but it's only a matter of time.
@@movetohuntsville I know this may sound cheesy but what are the gas prices? Today at the pump almost $5😪 Lastly, what about property taxes? Sales tax and personal income tax? Thx for the information!👋
@@debbiepayne3925 nor cheesy at all. Last time I looked out average gas price was around $3 a gallon and our property taxes are the 49th lowest in the country. State taxes average around 5.9%.
Tim, we're moving to H from Phoenix next spring. Does it make sense to bring our refrigerator and washer/dryer there? Do sellers typically include these items?
Hi Bill. Typically, sellers take the washer, dryer and fridge with them. Only the built-in appliances remain. If we can be of service don't hesitate to reach out 256-679-0704.
Thank you for this! My boyfriend is moving down from New Jersey next year, and this gives him a great idea what to expect from a source other than myself. Amusingly, I was born here, but wasn't raised here, though I'm back now! Thanks!
There are 2 VA hospitals in Alabama, but VA clinics in all major cities. Tuscaloosa is and Montgomery are both 2.5 hours away. www.va.gov/central-alabama-health-care/#:~:text=At%20VA%20Central%20Alabama%20Health,%2C%20their%20families%2C%20and%20caregivers.
Probably one of the best videos I've seen on pros and cons. I'm a Network Engineer from San Diego. I've been doing a lot of research on Huntsville and it seems like everything I read about or see is more positive. Don't really feel like selling my future for a mortgage here.
Grew up in Hville. I visit at least twice a year. I do think there are more things to do their now, like the AA baseball team in Madison, the Havoc hockey games downtown, and the new Orion Amphitheatre will be a great venue attracting acts that usually go to bigger cities.
Alex that certainly used to be the case. There was a saying "If you go to hell you have to connect in Atlanta". However there are now direct flights to Denver, Chicago, Detroit, DC, Charleston, Atlanta, Birmingham, Orlando, Tampa, Dallas, and Houston.
@@movetohuntsville Could you recommend decent property management company in Huntsville? Preferably owner/investor/property manager who has system in place? Thanks in advance!
@@alparun4571 you bet. Email Allison Cole at Astro Property Management. She handles my personal rentals. allison@revolved.com is her email. Their website is astropropertymanagement.com/
@@mjpottertx You're right. I don't think we'll ever have the population to be a hub. At least I hope not ;o) Nashville is 90 minutes north, Bham 90 minutes south.
I’m looking to relocate from Cleveland Heights, Ohio which is a very nice diverse suburb. What neighborhood would you recommend for a family of teens and young adults
Hi Jean - We have lots of family friend neighborhoods. if you'll send an email to tim@revolved.com with your budget, size requirements, must haves, just wants, etc. I'll email you a list of available homes that meet your criteria.
Hello! Thinking of moving there next year. Coming from southern CA, a city with different nationalities, I wonder if Huntsville is friendly to Asian descent, particularly southeast asian (brown skin). I have a soon-to-be college student, and a high schooler. So our priorities are good schools, and safe neighborhood with a touch of countryside where I can plant my own fruit-bearing trees, lol.
Excelente video, realmente te felicito, cuentas con una genial pedagogía y de verdad toda la información me sirve mucho debido a que estoy en planes de inversión y me llama la atención Huntsville AL. Saludos desde Santiago de Chile.
Huntsville is a great escape from city problems. Atleast you can see that the city developers only care about profit and pleasing those who will be spending the most into the local economy other than that it's a bore
I WAS BORN IN HUNTSVILLE, AL 71 YRS. AGO. I LOVE BEING HERE, THERE IS SO MUCH THAT I CAN DO HERE!! I WOULD NEVER DREAM OF GOING ANYWHERE ELSE. HUNTSVILLE IS MY HOMETOWN. PLEASE DON'T PUT DON'T HUNTSVILLE!!
Love to understand Alabama better my Grand father lived their and he used to play drums for the big band era. 🥰 curious about taxes, leaders we are interested outside of the city how is housing outside of city?? I do like diversity (no wokeness) lots of great food and learning cultures, what about small and middle size businesses? Cons of Big corporations is they take away business from small and medium businesses and they change culture that makes the town so cool in the first place plus they are are imposing their politics and one world dominance. People are moving because they want to get away from the terrible taxes and government over reach believe me I know I live on west side of US, PEOPLE if you move to these neat towns that actually have morals, family culture is important please leave any woke politics dont bring it to these wonderful states. Lol love the stickies great visual 🤣 #Freedomfirst #dontchangesmalltowns
I don’t think so but I live my life. I could care less about a racist. I lived in the COUNTRY of AL for about 5-6 months and I didn’t have anything drastic happen.
You realize that nobody can read your little post-its! Your presentation would be much better if you had visual aids, photos of the places you're talking about, i.e., nature, recreation, etc. just like realtors show when selling homes.
I LOVE HUNTSVILLE and will never leave the area.
110% accurate breakdown of pros/cons of living in Huntsville. We moved here from Colorado Springs 3 years ago. We absolutely love it here. Bought a house in Hampton Cove the traffic, proximity to essential stores and cannot forget to mention the kindness of people, so friendly.
Thanks Craig!
Brother you live in the richest neighbourhoods out there you are so insulated
Hopefully you left your Democrat support in Colorado because Alabama is a red state all the way, and we plan to keep it that way.
Moving to Huntsville from Orlando in January, landed a job with Boeing. I’m 28, I’m excited and scared at the same time. Hope the woman are easy on the eyes ;)
LOL Maybe you should hope the women find you easy on the eyes ;o) You'll do great here. Congrats.
@@AngolanAmerican yes, I like it, nothing like Florida but it’s a pretty, historic city, beautiful women. The nightlife is not big, but the cost of living compared to Florida is so much cheaper. If you are young starting your career, it isn’t bad to start in Huntsville. I hear Jacksonville is pretty ghetto, relatively safe here.
@@AngolanAmerican It will be nowhere near as cold as Maine lol. Probably won’t even get snow.
I want to move up there too! St. Cloud FL is getting wayy too built up for my liking and the prices here are getting crazy
I'm 45, I'm born here, raised here, and live here in Huntsville; lived of and on in Cali for a year and yes I travel within and beyond the U.S. I'm a two-time graduate (Bachelor's and Master's degree) of my beloved Alabama A&M University. Love my city; excited to see the changes but a lot of my non-engineering and non-governmental friends/neighbors/family who native to the area are being outpriced of this market. Single-Parent Teachers and single-parent nurses are struggling to find a nice affordable house/apartment. The flights out of Huntsville suck economically; we drive and then fly out of Nashville (1.5 hours driving) and Atlanta (4 hours driving). Adding some context as a native 😊 and I say Welcome to ALL!
I would definitely not fly out of AL when there are multiple major cities around that are within driving distance lol
That’s why I moved to DC .. to flourish in the Nursing business. Nurses here make 98-126 a year. Enough to find nice affordable housing
Very nicely done, an effective video. I enjoyed watching it. Will be calling you with a real estate question! Thanks.
Born and raised in huntsville but I have no accent so nobody believes me lol. Even when I moved to Indiana, people still thought I wasn't a southerner
Does "Y'all" slip out now and then?
@@movetohuntsville quite often! I find it easier and faster to say it rather that "you all"
Same.
I can’t wait to move to Huntsville next year!!!
@Koopa i had to change my plans
@Koopa thanks.
Thank you for this! Me and my husband are moving there in November from Tokyo. My in laws are the reason we are going there.
You're very welcome! If we can be of service when the time comes please let me know.
I'm not a local by birth but I've been here for 20 plus years and one of the major cons of this rapid growth that you're so fond of is the wildlife is suffering. I live on the edge of Madison and the new housing development just wiped out a good chunk of natural resources and because of that I have seen many many more animals on the side of the road that have been hit by cars. I understand growth is inevitable. And I also understand there are many places inside the city itself that can be revamped to accommodate this growth.
Was offered a federal job in the Huntsville area but could never find a “safe” rental in my budget. Beautiful downtown and Madison was lovely. Maybe one day…
What is your budget?
@@ChristopherX30 well back when I was looking I was aiming for around 700-750-800 a month. I learned rather quickly how quickly rentals in the area were scooped up.
Facts... There's plenty of cheap apartments in the shady'est areas possible.
Thank you sir for the video. I am moving to Huntsville, AL from Fayetteville, NC and I'm really excited.
We are moving there from Chiang Mai, Thailand this summer. Hope to see you soon.
That's awesome!
Great video Tim!!! Alot of people don't realize all we have to offer in entertainment. The Arts, Broadway Theater League, Big name Concerts, Ballet, Orchestra, Fantasy Playhouse for the Kids, etc.
Thanks Pam! I'll do a video on all that!
Good presentation. If housing goes up there like California because they can get it, then Huntsville will lose out like California and other over priced cities and states. When housing is unaffordable for the average income, companies have a problem getting people to join them. Therefore, companies relocate. This problem destroyes cities and states. You have a large river and beautiful lakes and close to the gulf. You do have noted entertainment that comes to your civic center. Humidity is not as bad as I saw in Wash. DC or Florida. I hope Huntsville and surrounding cities never lose their beauty or good qualities.
The problem with California is the stupid zoning laws and suburban sprawl. Change that and build more condensed housing and you will solve that problem. Also provide more transportation options and walkability. This will help alleviate alot of problems with current US cities.
First off thank you so much for the video! I shared with a friend and I moved here 14 years ago from Southern California and I live in Tuscaloosa. Right now I’m saving up for a house and I plan on moving to Huntsville because I’m staying in Alabama and I might as well be in the best place! Actually not Huntsville but Madison as I believe it might be a little less busy and cheaper house wise?
Hi Anton. Actually, Madison is the most popular area because of the schools. It's busy and the homes typically are more expensive than Huntsville and other areas like Athens, Decatur, Meridianville, etc. When you get ready to start looking her let me know and we'll send you a list of homes that fit your requirements and budget.
Any updates on the move ?
Might want to include the LOW TAXES!
Being an area native, you remember when Huntsville ended at Sparkman Drive! 😁
CHEERS! 🇱🇷
I can remember when the only thing between Sparkman Drive and Madison was Thomas Pit BBQ and Hill's Beer Store !
@@movetohuntsville I miss Thomas Pit. 😔
I am thinking of moving to Huntsville for Christmas… any suggestions??
You look much younger than 61 years... great Huntsville insight 😊😊
Huntsville! We're really close to places you would rather be!
Maybe some pros to add is the sport team’s we have and the new MLS team coming in Spring 2023. The Space and Rocket Center, Bridge Street, and Big Spring Park. The only Con I could add is our mall needs more stores but that’s getting picky. Overall I love this area and I would never want to live anywhere else in the US.
Yes there's so much great news to report! Glad you call Huntsville your home!
Thanks for both pros and cons. Thinking of Huntsville for retirement.
Awesome. It's a great place to retire. Many of the military folks who were stationed here come back to retire.
@@movetohuntsville I haven't had a chance to visit your city, hopefully I can in early '22 when rental cars stop costing more than hotel rooms. Would love to take in a Havoc game as we no longer have pro hockey in Houston (meaning I have to drive all the way to Austin or Dallas).
One problem I've noticed retirement-wise is a lack of Del Webb type communities in Huntsville, especially for people above middle income. I'm surprised someone hasn't stepped in and built a community like this with homes in the $400-500K range.
@@mjpottertx they're coming. I've talked to a couple of developers who have plans to do just that.
Thinking about relocating to HSV, and we are actually visiting this weekend to check it out. The thing that concerns me is the technology people moving there--I would hate to see HSV turn into another Silicon Valley/Crazy California situation. I also don't like hearing that people in CA are buying investment property in HSV--they are driving up the prices; I have been watching this market for about a year, and there has been a pretty huge increase in how much a house costs in Huntsville/Madison.
Actually, it is not the investors who are driving up residential housing prices. Investors are actually having a hard time finding properties that fit their model because they're now competing with folks looking to buy and move in. Prices are driven up by the large number of transplants relocating here for work or school who outnumber the amount of available housing. Come on down! Hope you enjoy your visit.
In my experience, for the most part, investors are having trouble buying area residential properties outside of some of the "lower rent" parts of town because property owners simply won't sell to them. We resent blind phone calls, fishing mailers and the very idea of "outsiders" trying to profit off of our area.
I hope your visit turned you on to some of the great people here and eased your mind.
CHEERS! 🇱🇷
We moved to Huntsville two years ago and have been renting ever since. We are Alabama natives (Birmingham and Mobile) and frankly the house prices here are a joke. We’d never pay $350k for the old crummy houses we’ve seen on the market. And the nice new houses start in the $500k range when everyone familiar with Alabama real estate knows darn well those nicer homes were selling 3 years ago in the $300k - $400k range. So the transplants are basically falling for it. You can live elsewhere in Alabama and at least have the advantage of a tanking housing market. In Huntsville the local economy “might” be able to sustain these prices but even now it’s cooling off-although sellers are still smoking crack with their asking prices. If you want a nicer home, wait a couple years and move to Mobile. A lot of the transplants here are not sticking around. They come, rent for a while, give up on this frustrating housing market and then move somewhere else.
San Jose California used to be a nice and affordable until tech companies moved in. The only jobs they produce are $150k jobs for the few turning many into millionaires. For every one of these tech jobs four service workers are created. Where are the service workers suppose to live if they can't afford the rent? Huntsville will soon become unaffordable like Austin Texas and the research triangle in North Carolina for the average worker.
I’m thinking of moving there to start a trucking company and I want to live in a rural area. The biggest thing is I’m tired of cold 🥶
I am doing the same thing. Flatbed Freight.
@@Hudbri11
I’m on the road full time for the next year or so, that’s plenty of time for me to check everything out . I’m tired of liberals, crime and freezing temperatures
@@kevinlamarr1424 I hear that. I’m from KY but have been living in CA the last 3 years. I miss the south. I’m moving July 1st this year.
We aren’t interested, please stay there where you are. Thanks
Weather here in north Alabama is diverse and bipolar, it’s bout 90 degrees at day and 30 degrees at night. Summers are very hot and winters are not too bad,but it can get really cold. We’re also a tornado alley, I remember last year we had a tornado and then the next day the temperatures dropped and was sleeting. Basically the weather here is unpredictable
I'm thinking of moving there in 2022. My family lives throughout Florida but I don't wanna live in Florida. Plus coming from Arizona I need a break from a 110+ in the summer time. Sure its humid but I'm okay with that. I don't mind severe weather here and there I had to deal with that in Colorado every summer.
Fortunately, Florida is an easy drive even from Huntsville. We're 5-6 hours from the Gulf. If you need boots on the ground here when you get ready to make the move just give us a call!
I am originally from up North in New Hampshire but I grew up in Atlanta since the age of nine. I want to relocate from Atlanta to a smaller city. Charlotte,N.C. is on my radar but Huntsville is also a city to reconsider. I am a new subscriber to your channel and I will visit Huntsville this year. The Las time I visited Huntsville was like 2010 or so and I was passing through to Athens,Alabama. I visited Huntsville on a high school field trip back in 1986 or so. We visited the space museum. I definitely want to leave Atlanta. Atlanta has become very crowded and Huntsville is only three hours away.
Russ come on down man! We'd be glad to have you!
@@movetohuntsville Thank you very much. I definitely will visit.
Hope to check this city out again- last time was 20 years ago
Come on down!
Can you do a drive around neighborhoods to show us how it looks?
Very good video well explained my sister lives there and my two nieces
I have lived in Florida it is so expensive and traffic is awful I'm from New York originally my sister is very happy there
I fell in love after relocating to Huntsville from Va beach summer of 2019. Panic bought a gorgeous bungalow on the mountain ⛰️ during covid. Fast forward to today and I absolutely hate it. Poor planning and greedy growth is my reason for ditching this place soon after my husband retires.
I'm really sorry you feel that way. Everyone has an opinion but it would be great if you could share the things you hate and I'll address them. Panic buying always leads to regret I'm afraid. Hope you're happy at the next location! Best of luck!
Why do you hate it
@@AWholeVibe96 I hate the fact that the original locals are being priced out due to rapid growth and inflation. These are the people who made Huntsville.!! Warm welcoming, hugs and common courtesies have vanished like a breeze. I'm not happy, just content. 😌
@@kimmberrleeohthatsme5493 Unfortunately, I think that’s gone for the world at the moment.
Where would you say the safest area(s) is/are in Huntsville?
You can't find a single block without construction going on at the moment. Born and raised here and it's insane!
My husband and I want to bad to move here from Cali so bad! We checked in Dec of 22 and the home prices are much higher now than this video. The property taxes are really good, though! I’d love to get away from the West Coast.
The prices here have peaked for the time being and are coming down somewhat. My latest video addresses the flipping seller's market. Come on down!
I don't want a house in Huntsville, I just would like to buy the field to design my own house in a private place. But I don't know the city yet, can you help me showing me those places ?
I lived in Huntsville 1965-1971, went back to visit in 1991 and did not recognize a lot of things. It keeps changing more and more each time I visit. I have lived in Northern Va. since 1976 and there is ever more diversity here. I have seen Huntsville listed in local Real Estate magazines trying to lure people to Huntsville because of a cheaper economy.
If you were to come back today you would be amazed in just the past 10 years it changed massively
@@gymflexinvani6088 Every time I go over there, I find it harder and harder to find places.
Excellent Pro vs Con exploration.
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful.
AMAZING VIDEO!!! Thank you
Thank you. Glad it was helpful
I need seven things to move there: does Huntsville have a Walmart Super center, chick fil-a, raising canes, a nice hospital that can handle advanced heart issues, a place to get a great burger, stock car track, and a nice Baptist church that uses the KJV, do you know if Huntsville has all these things?
Hey Roak that's a great list! I'm happy to report we have more than our share of Super Duper Walmart's, Chic Filets, hospitals, burger joints, a racetrack and a Baptist Church on every other corner ;o) We don't have a Raising Cane's yet but it's only a matter of time.
We have a top notch heart center here
@@movetohuntsville I know this may sound cheesy but what are the gas prices? Today at the pump almost $5😪
Lastly, what about property taxes? Sales tax and personal income tax? Thx for the information!👋
@@debbiepayne3925 nor cheesy at all. Last time I looked out average gas price was around $3 a gallon and our property taxes are the 49th lowest in the country. State taxes average around 5.9%.
80-90 grand salaries with house prices at 250-300 grand? I have to get out of the UK when I'm older, our house prices are 9x the salaries.
Tim, we're moving to H from Phoenix next spring. Does it make sense to bring our refrigerator and washer/dryer there? Do sellers typically include these items?
Hi Bill. Typically, sellers take the washer, dryer and fridge with them. Only the built-in appliances remain. If we can be of service don't hesitate to reach out 256-679-0704.
no kneed to bring those thangs hear ,, we dont have lectricity dowmn hear .
Does it have an amusement park? A zoo? Museums? Street fairs?
Hi BC this is a great source of info on those things www.huntsville.org/rocket-city/
Thank you for this! My boyfriend is moving down from New Jersey next year, and this gives him a great idea what to expect from a source other than myself. Amusingly, I was born here, but wasn't raised here, though I'm back now! Thanks!
Welcome home!
Awwwww that’s sweet! I hope he enjoys it! Congrats to you all 💕💕
Great video and so informative!
Thanks Isaac!
Hi Tim, thank you for the pros and cons. What about bugs? I hate bugs, I know they are everywhere, but some places more then others. Thank you Ida
We have the usual assortment of bugs, but nothing gigantic that can tote small dogs away ;o)
@@movetohuntsville too funny! Thank you for your reply, much appreciated
How far to nearest VA hospital....seems to me 2.5 hours
There are 2 VA hospitals in Alabama, but VA clinics in all major cities. Tuscaloosa is and Montgomery are both 2.5 hours away. www.va.gov/central-alabama-health-care/#:~:text=At%20VA%20Central%20Alabama%20Health,%2C%20their%20families%2C%20and%20caregivers.
Probably one of the best videos I've seen on pros and cons. I'm a Network Engineer from San Diego. I've been doing a lot of research on Huntsville and it seems like everything I read about or see is more positive. Don't really feel like selling my future for a mortgage here.
Hey I really appreciate the kind words. Glad you found it helpful. If I can help you with relocation just let me know! tim@revolved.com
Are the summers long and humid like Dothan?
Yep, that's the weather pretty much throughout the southeast in the summer time. It gets dark around 8pm in the summer.
Excellent video!
Glad you liked it!
I need lush greenery, nature areas, partner dancing and a killer back yard and house with no carpet- maybe you can help me :)
We have all that ;o)
Grew up in Hville. I visit at least twice a year. I do think there are more things to do their now, like the AA baseball team in Madison, the Havoc hockey games downtown, and the new Orion Amphitheatre will be a great venue attracting acts that usually go to bigger cities.
There's a lot more to do now than when we were growing up here, that's for sure!
Also no airport with direct flights to most cities.
Alex that certainly used to be the case. There was a saying "If you go to hell you have to connect in Atlanta". However there are now direct flights to Denver, Chicago, Detroit, DC, Charleston, Atlanta, Birmingham, Orlando, Tampa, Dallas, and Houston.
A city with a metro area of maybe 400,000 is unlikely to be a hub. You can easily drive to the Nashville airport from Huntsville.
@@movetohuntsville Could you recommend decent property management company in Huntsville? Preferably owner/investor/property manager who has system in place? Thanks in advance!
@@alparun4571 you bet. Email Allison Cole at Astro Property Management. She handles my personal rentals. allison@revolved.com is her email. Their website is astropropertymanagement.com/
@@mjpottertx You're right. I don't think we'll ever have the population to be a hub. At least I hope not ;o) Nashville is 90 minutes north, Bham 90 minutes south.
I’m looking to relocate from Cleveland Heights, Ohio which is a very nice diverse suburb. What neighborhood would you recommend for a family of teens and young adults
Hi Jean - We have lots of family friend neighborhoods. if you'll send an email to tim@revolved.com with your budget, size requirements, must haves, just wants, etc. I'll email you a list of available homes that meet your criteria.
I'm also a local singer and guitarist over 48 years
Realtors are asking around 175.00 a sq.ft., regardless of the age of the house. New homes are 200+ a sq.ft.
Housing is not cheap if 2500ft for $300,000 is not cheap that's overpriced
Hello! Thinking of moving there next year. Coming from southern CA, a city with different nationalities, I wonder if Huntsville is friendly to Asian descent, particularly southeast asian (brown skin). I have a soon-to-be college student, and a high schooler. So our priorities are good schools, and safe neighborhood with a touch of countryside where I can plant my own fruit-bearing trees, lol.
LOL we'll find you the perfect plot to plant your trees! We do a large, varied Asian community here.. You'd be welcomed!
@@movetohuntsville Hi Tim! I am also thinking about relocating from Mexico 🇲🇽, would it be possible to have a chat?
@@chingonator2012 email tim@revolved.com
Wonderful video.
Thank you. Glad you found it helpful.
Excelente video, realmente te felicito, cuentas con una genial pedagogía y de verdad toda la información me sirve mucho debido a que estoy en planes de inversión y me llama la atención Huntsville AL. Saludos desde Santiago de Chile.
Huntsville is a great escape from city problems. Atleast you can see that the city developers only care about profit and pleasing those who will be spending the most into the local economy other than that it's a bore
Your a cool guy I have two daughters and four grandchildren
Sounds good to me
This guy is straight out of the 90s
Are there homes with basements in Huntsville?
Yessir, lots.
Very few Basements. Our 1st HSV home had a finished BSMT, after looking at 50 houses. We sold it, and went rural HSV. No BSMT now.
Lots of Engineering jobs in Huntsville 👍
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I WAS BORN IN HUNTSVILLE, AL 71 YRS. AGO. I LOVE BEING HERE, THERE IS SO MUCH THAT I CAN DO HERE!! I WOULD NEVER DREAM OF GOING ANYWHERE ELSE. HUNTSVILLE IS MY HOMETOWN. PLEASE DON'T PUT DON'T HUNTSVILLE!!
Amen Marie!!
I bet there are a lot of Floridians flocking there.
Love to understand Alabama better my Grand father lived their and he used to play drums for the big band era. 🥰 curious about taxes, leaders we are interested outside of the city how is housing outside of city?? I do like diversity (no wokeness) lots of great food and learning cultures, what about small and middle size businesses? Cons of Big corporations is they take away business from small and medium businesses and they change culture that makes the town so cool in the first place plus they are are imposing their politics and one world dominance. People are moving because they want to get away from the terrible taxes and government over reach believe me I know I live on west side of US, PEOPLE if you move to these neat towns that actually have morals, family culture is important please leave any woke politics dont bring it to these wonderful states. Lol love the stickies great visual 🤣 #Freedomfirst #dontchangesmalltowns
Please for the love of god don't move to Madison. I
saw three car crashes yesterday, we don't got the
god Damn roads for more people
Don't move here stay where you're at
Too many people. Streets are not big enough. Run away!! Houses are too expensive now. It's not worth it.
Is the racism as bad as Tennessee?
I don’t think so but I live my life. I could care less about a racist. I lived in the COUNTRY of AL for about 5-6 months and I didn’t have anything drastic happen.
You realize that nobody can read your little post-its! Your presentation would be much better if you had visual aids, photos of the places you're talking about, i.e., nature, recreation, etc. just like realtors show when selling homes.
Thanks for the feedback. I'll make note of it for future reference. Have a great day.
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