The relocation of U.S. Space Command headquarters to Redstone Arsenal could drive up home sales prices in north Alabama, according to local realtors.

“Right now, Huntsville has about 4,600 homes on the market,” realtor Matt Curtis told AL.com. “Add roughly 1,700 Space Command jobs into the mix, and that can put a big dent in our supply—quickly tightening the market and driving up competition and pricing.”

“We knew it was going to happen, but I guess that it is more official now,” added Ben Wales, of Gateway Alabama Realty Group. “Most of the people moving here with Space Command will probably want more expensive houses but hopefully all ranges will see an uptick. I will miss shopping with buyers in the current low stress scenario that we have right now. “

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, R-Monrov

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