RE/MAX North Alabama Real Estate Information

Jimmy Hill

RE/MAX Unlimited

Huntsville, AL

Here is a wife's simulated conversation that I have heard dozens of times: "My husband came home from the office and announced that he had a golden career opportunity in Huntsville, Alabama. I responded, 'Move to Huntsville, Alabama? You are teasing! Right? What is in Huntsville, Alabama?' I envisioned a land of houses on wheels, junk cars and people who talk funny. I have never been so wrong! I first did a search on internet and learned of the technology development in Cummings Research Park along with the Army, NASA and FBI facilities at Redstone Arsenal. I learned of the Arts, Entertainment and the Sports that the area offers. I checked out the education systems, too and found them excellent. There are four Universities including The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama, A& M University, Oakwood University and Athens State University. I must admit, it sounded very interesting. I came with him for the interview. A nice Realtor® pick us up at Huntsville International Airport and freely gave of his time to introduce us first hand to the area. One of the first things that I learned is that it is hard to determine if you are in Madison or Huntsville. Madison is a smaller town. Huntsville is the seat of Madison County. Talking about clean cities...it is going on here! The people are friendly and helpful, too! The landscape is awesome from Monte Sano Mountain to the beautiful Tennessee River. We flew back home with fingers crossed that he would land the job. And, I just couldn't get that “Sweet Home Alabama” tune out of my head. That word, “Ya'll" is now creeping into my vocabulary."

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Huntsville, AL

"Move to Huntsville? You Are Teasing! Right??"

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Jimmy Hill

RE/MAX Unlimited

Explore Huntsville, AL

Shelia Swaim

RE/MAX Unlimited

Hampton Cove

Big Cove is a small community that has seen a tremendous growth spurt in the Huntsville area over the past 30 or so years. At the foot of Monte Sano, Green and Huntsville mountains is where you will find this community that has almost lost its own recognition because of the growth it has seen. John Clan Grayson was the first settler and permanent resident who named the community. Growing up in the Big Cove area was growing up in the country years ago. It is located at the intersection of Highway 431 and Sutton Road, and Old Highway 431. When I grew up there were only two country stores. The Taylor’s general store in the northeast corner and Slayton’s store in the southwest corner. Big Cove school was where it started for many of us, from the first grade through the ninth grade, at which time we had a graduation ceremony and then moved on to our high schools. The RTJ Golf Course sits on the site of the Dr. Whitaker farm and most of the land within the Big Cove area was cotton fields and hay fields. Things do change as things grow and this is one community that has seen a lot happen over the past years. Big Cove has quietly rested while Hampton Cove continues to grow.

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Hampton Cove

What was before Hampton Cove?

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Shelia Swaim

RE/MAX Unlimited

Explore Hampton Cove