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FOTOGRIN // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in Alabama Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more...
FOTOGRIN // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in the Auburn metro area Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly...
FOTOGRIN // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in the Anniston metro area Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly...
Konstantin L // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in the Birmingham metro area Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making...
ungvar // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in the Dothan metro area Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments...
Arina P Habich // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in the Daphne metro area Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly p...
ungvar // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in the Decatur metro area Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly...
FOTOGRIN // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in the Gadsden metro area Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly...
Konstantin L // Shutterstock Cities with the most expensive homes in the Florence metro area Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly...
August 26, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that a former employee of the Alabama Medicaid Agency has been convicted for the theft of over $100,000 in public funds. Natalie Colette Lewis, 60, of Montgomery, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Theft of Property before Montgomery County Circuit Judge Brooke Reid. Sentencing is set for October 2nd. Lewis faces up to 30 years imprisonment, a $60,000 fine, and forfeiture of her state retirement benefits. Lewis had...
August 26, 2025 - Cullman County residents are casting ballots today, August 26, 2025, in a special election that could reshape representation in Alabama's House District 11. The race was triggered by the resignation of longtime Republican Rep. Randall Shedd, who stepped down earlier this year citing personal reasons and a desire to spend more time with family. His departure opened the door for a rare competitive contest in a district that has been reliably Republican for decades. The special...
How brands have shifted digital spend in 2025 Midway through 2025, it’s clear that brands are redirecting their advertising budgets at an unprecedented pace. The move toward digital isn’t new, but this year’s strategies highlight a deeper recalibration — one defined by AI adoption, measurement precision, and the diminishing relevance of traditional media. These shifts are not just reshaping the marketing world; they’re quietly altering how consumers discover, evaluate, and buy products every day...
How to choose your first bank account As we say goodbye to summer, many parents across America will soon be saying another kind of farewell: to their teens, as high school grads begin their first year of college. It’s an exciting time of new independence — and all the responsibilities that come with that. With finances, especially, it is often the first time that teens are truly in charge of the numbers: opening bank accounts, applying for credit cards, setting a budget, and building up the...
As of June 2025, government employment in Alabama accounts for approximately 17.7% of the state's civilian workforce, underscoring the public sector's significant role in the state's labor market and economic stability. By the Numbers According to the latest data from the Alabama Department of Labor: • Total civilian labor force: 2,386,000 • Government-employed workers: 421,400 • Share of workforce: 17.7% This figure includes employees across federal, state, and local government agencies, rangi...
5 industries that are ripe for AI disruption Artificial intelligence has already transformed how major companies operate across multiple sectors. AI systems now handle critical business processes that once required extensive human oversight, such as automated fraud detection in banking and predictive maintenance in factories. This article highlights the five industries most likely to experience AI disruption. StayModern analyzes how these technologies deliver measurable business value and...
August 13, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) told Newsmax earlier this week that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is "Not even in the game," in negotiations to end the Ukraine/Russia War that has raged for 3 and a half years. President Donald J. Trump (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Thursday in Anchorage, Alaska. Tuberville said that President's Trump and Putin will decide Ukraine's fate. Tuberville claimed that Zelenskyy has been "brain...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - August 15, 2025 will mark a historic moment in U.S.–Russia relations as President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet face-to-face for the first time since Trump's reelection. The summit, set to take place at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, is billed by the White House as a "listening exercise," but its implications stretch far beyond diplomatic pleasantries. At the heart of the meeting is the ongoing war in Ukraine-now in its fourth year and...
August 7, 2025 - BALDWIN COUNTY, AL. - In a major step toward strengthening Alabama's recycling infrastructure, America's leading beverage companies have invested $202,000 in Baldwin County to upgrade local recycling centers and expand public education on sustainable waste practices. The grant, awarded through the Every Bottle Back initiative in partnership with The Recycling Partnership, will benefit more than 110,000 households across the southern coastal region. Upgrades That Matter The...
August 13, 2025 - HOOVER, AL – The Alabama Republican Party applauds President Donald J. Trump for appointing three exceptional judicial nominees to federal court positions in Alabama. Each nominee brings a wealth of legal experience, a proven record of integrity, and a strong commitment to the Constitution. The nominees-Justice Bill Lewis, Edmund "Eddie" LaCour, and Harold "Hal" Mooty-were recommended to the White House by Alabama's U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville after careful c...
August 13, 2025 - ORANGE BEACH, AL. - The race for mayor in Orange Beach is officially underway, with incumbent Tony Kennon facing a challenge from City Council President Jeffrey M. Boyd in the city's August 26 municipal election. The contest marks a pivotal moment for the coastal city, which has seen rapid growth, rising tourism, and increasing scrutiny over development and infrastructure decisions. Kennon, who has served as mayor since 2008, is seeking another four-year term. Boyd, a local bus...
How a workplace health and safety program can save your business money What is a workplace safety training program? It’s a structured plan that educates employees to identify, prevent, and handle workplace hazards. Safety practices in the workplace can help reduce workplace injuries, promote a healthy work environment, and help ensure that businesses comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations. Workplace accidents aren’t just disruptive; they can seriously har...
How brands are winning over customers with creative spins on familiar favorites There’s a common misconception that launching a profitable business requires a groundbreaking new idea. The truth is, you don’t have to invent a completely new product to find success as an entrepreneur. Sometimes all it requires is applying a fresh perspective to a product that already exists. Take the drinkware company Stanley: Its now-signature water bottle, the Stanley Quencher, was on the verge of being disconti...
How to save for short-, medium-, and long-term goals Staying motivated to save for an upcoming vacation with friends or a wedding may be easier than doing so for a far-off goal like retirement, since you’ll soon get to enjoy the fruits of your labor. But a key part of a strong financial plan is the ability to prioritize short-, medium and long-term goals and save for them simultaneously. There’s no exact timeline for these goals, but you can generally think of short-term goals as ones that you...
August 12, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today expressed his strong support for President Donald Trump's nomination of Edmund LaCour Jr. to serve as a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama. "President Trump could not have made a better choice than Edmund LaCour for the federal bench," said Attorney General Marshall. "Eddie is one of the most brilliant and principled lawyers with whom I have ever worked. His deep understanding of the law, h...
Safety First on America's Highways U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has voiced strong support for Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's recent directive enforcing English language proficiency among commercial truck drivers. The policy, reinstated under the Trump administration, mandates that drivers must be able to read and speak English fluently to operate on American roads. "I agree," Tuberville stated. "If you drive a truck in the U.S., you should be able to speak English fluently. This...
