Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell, AL · Real Estate
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Community shows support over proposed property tax in Owens Cross Roads
Owens Cross Roads leaders may not have a tough time funding their fire department through a proposed property tax increase.
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Locals Are Quietly Moving To This Overlooked Alabama Town To Live Happily And Debt-Free
Something interesting is happening in North Alabama, and it doesn’t involve college football or barbecue competitions. People are discovering Cullman, a town that’s been sitting about 50 miles north of Birmingham, minding its own business while offering something increasingly rare: the possibility of actually getting ahead financially. While...
WAFF
Albertville city council approves 241-home subdivision as housing demands rise
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Albertville City Council this week approved plans for a 241-home neighborhood near South Broad Street and Walnut Street. The development will be built as a Planned Unit Development, or PUD — a designation that gives the city more oversight than other development types, including council input on home designs.
Yellowhammer News
WalletHub: Huntsville ranks among nation’s best cities for first-time homebuyers
Huntsville continues to stand out as one of the nation’s strongest housing markets for first-time buyers, earning the No. 12 overall ranking in a new national study that highlights the city’s balance of affordability, economic opportunity and quality of life. The ranking, released by personal finance website WalletHub, compared 300 U.S. cities across 22 metrics […] The post WalletHub: Huntsville ranks among nation’s best cities for first-time homebuyers appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
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The Cullman Tribune
Schaffer: Utility planning must stay ahead of Cullman’s growth
CULLMAN, Ala. – Six months into his term representing Place 4 on the Cullman City Council, Paul Schaffer said the city’s ability to grow will depend largely on infrastructure most residents rarely see. Schaffer, whose council responsibilities include utilities, said water, sewer, electricity and gas systems often become noticeable only when service is interrupted or existing capacity cannot support new development. “Utilities are the part of city government nobody thinks about until something goes wrong, such as a water main break, a sewer line that can’t handle a new subdivision or a business that can’t get adequate power or gas service to operate,” Schaffer said. His experience managing a local dealership has shaped how he approaches the city’s utility needs. Schaffer said business growth is often limited by available infrastructure before zoning or permitting becomes an obstacle. “Utility capacity is often the real ceiling on growth,” he said. Schaffer said Cullman’s infrastructure must remain ahead of population and economic growth rather than responding after problems develop. That includes planning for new housing, industrial recruitment, commercial development and annexation while considering how each decision affects the city’s utility network. He said the city should not view water, sewer, wastewater treatment, electricity
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Locals Are Quietly Moving To This Alabama City Where $1,500 Covers Everything
There’s a quiet migration happening in Alabama, and the destination might genuinely surprise you. Florence, tucked into the northwest corner of the state along the Tennessee River, is where smart people are landing when they finally get tired of paying too much for too little. Let’s start with the...
256 Today
Cullman’s Roy Drinkard comes home in time for 106th birthday
There wasn’t a birthday party for Roy Drinkard of Cullman on his 106th birthday. Instead, family and friends solicited birthday cards and expected a deluge. Drinkard just got home after […] The post Cullman’s Roy Drinkard comes home in time for 106th birthday appeared first on 256 Today .
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New real estate listings in Huntsville + Madison drop in June
After months of upward progress, the real estate market in and around Huntsville has leveled off as we get into the summer months. Median sales prices are down in Huntsville, Madison and Athens compared to May. Also, new listings in Madison and Huntsville have seen a drop. That said, the...
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Huntsville one of country’s top cities for renters according to new study
A recent study by financial wellness publication WalletHub reveals that Huntsville is one of the top cities in the U.S. for renters. The publication has Huntsville listed no. 8 on its list of Best + Worst Places to Rent in America. Read more below, and make sure to subscribe to...
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Carrie Matthews Recreation Center among new $1M+ building permits
This past week, 20 new building permits were issued statewide for construction projects exceeding $1 million. Of those, eight are for projects in and around Huntsville. A $1.8 million permit was issued for renovations to the Carrie Matthews Recreation Center in Decatur, a much-anticipated project for the city. Read more...
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Huntsville considers a lodging tax to fund Von Braun Center improvements
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Huntsville City Council is considering an ordinance that would add a 1% increase per night fee on hotels, motels and other overnight lodging facilities. Under the proposal, the city’s lodging tax would increase by 1%. Separate from that proposal, an existing $2 per room,...
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List of 2026 Small Business Award Nominees
Here it is — our running list of Small Business Award Nominees for 2026! If you’re on the list, congratulations! Nominations are open through August 3, so if you’re not listed yet, here’s the link to nominate!. This list of nominees below was published on July...
Bham Now
Birmingham hotel market leads Alabama in new construction
Birmingham has the highest percentage of hotel rooms under construction in Alabama, according to recent data published by CoStar Analytics. The report highlights a major surge in the state’s hospitality pipeline, driven primarily by development in Birmingham and Huntsville. Midscale extended-stay brands dominate the new development across the state, while adaptive reuse projects and lifestyle concepts add to the variety of the market.
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Short-term rental certificate grace period now over in Decatur
The City of Decatur approved the operation of short-term rentals within city limits back in March, with the stipulation that all STR owners apply for a short-term rental certificate under the city’s new regulatory program. The grace period for short-term rental owners to certify their properties with the City...