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Why 50-Year Mortgages Could Ruin Your Finances: Huntsville Homebuyers Beware of This Housing Trap in 2025

Why 50-Year Mortgages Could Ruin Your Finances: Huntsville Homebuyers Beware of This Housing Trap in 2025

In the evolving landscape of the U.S. housing market, discussions around extending mortgage terms to 50 years have surfaced as a potential solution to affordability challenges. With median home prices hovering around $415,000 nationally and approximately $330,000 in Huntsville, Alabama, as of late 2025, buyers face steep

OP-ED: The Unfair Burden of Back Pay for Furloughed Federal Workers in Huntsville Amid the 2025 Government Shutdown

OP-ED: The Unfair Burden of Back Pay for Furloughed Federal Workers in Huntsville Amid the 2025 Government Shutdown

In the heart of North Alabama, Huntsville stands as a powerhouse of innovation and economic growth, driven by federal installations like Redstone Arsenal and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. Yet, the ongoing 2025 government shutdown, which began on October 1 and has now become the longest in U.

The Evolving Grocery Landscape in Huntsville: Star Supermarkets' Legacy and Competitive Pressures

The Evolving Grocery Landscape in Huntsville: Star Supermarkets' Legacy and Competitive Pressures

Huntsville's retail sector continues to transform, with local grocery chains navigating a wave of national and regional entrants. Star Supermarkets, a cornerstone of North Alabama's food retail history since the 1940s, faces ongoing challenges as market dynamics shift. The chain's recent store reductions, including

UAH Unveils New License Plate Design to Fuel School Spirit and Support Space Camp Scholarships in Huntsville

UAH Unveils New License Plate Design to Fuel School Spirit and Support Space Camp Scholarships in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (NOV 4, 2025) – Drivers across Alabama can soon showcase their support for The University of Alabama in Huntsville through an innovative vehicle tag set to launch in 2026. This fresh design highlights the updated UAH Athletics emblem, featuring a striking Charger Blue horse silhouette against a vibrant blue

United States Economy Enters Recession in 2025 Amid Government Shutdown and Surging Financial Pressures

United States Economy Enters Recession in 2025 Amid Government Shutdown and Surging Financial Pressures

Huntsville, Alabama – As economic indicators flash warning signs across the nation, experts are signaling that the United States has entered a recession in 2025, even as official confirmation from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) may lag due to data processing delays. This downturn, marked by a confluence of

Rising Home Foreclosures Signal Economic Pressures Across the United States in Late 2025

Rising Home Foreclosures Signal Economic Pressures Across the United States in Late 2025

As the United States navigates ongoing economic challenges, home foreclosure activity continues to climb, reflecting broader strains on household finances. In the third quarter of 2025, national foreclosure filings reached 101,513 properties, marking a modest quarterly uptick of less than 1 percent but a significant annual increase of over

Huntsville Retailers on High Alert: Navigating Security Risks as SNAP Funding Halts November 1, 2025

Huntsville Retailers on High Alert: Navigating Security Risks as SNAP Funding Halts November 1, 2025

Huntsville, Alabama - With the federal government shutdown extending into its final days of October 2025, North Alabama business owners are ramping up preparations for a significant disruption in consumer spending patterns. The suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, set to begin November 1, poses direct challenges to