Huntsville, Madison and Redstone Arsenal
Huntsville relocation help from a veteran who has moved 11 times
Melissa M. Lacey served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and has lived in North Alabama for 18. She helps military, federal, defense and aerospace families choose a community, buy a home and settle in near Redstone Arsenal.
- 20 years U.S. Air Force, retired
- 11 moves made on military orders
- 18 years living in Huntsville and Madison
Who Melissa helps
Most of her clients are moving here because of work on or around Redstone Arsenal.
Redstone Arsenal relocation guide-
Military families on PCS orders
Report date, house hunting leave, VA loan and BAH: Melissa has made 11 military moves herself and plans your search around them.
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Federal civilian employees
Starting a position on Redstone Arsenal or elsewhere in the area? Compare communities by the roads and gates you will use every day.
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Defense contractors and aerospace professionals
New job in Cummings Research Park or on the Arsenal? Get a clear picture of Madison, Huntsville and the towns around them before you visit.
Communities near Redstone Arsenal
Each guide covers the homes, the school districts, the roads to the Arsenal and the latest area figures from the Alabama Center for Real Estate, with sources.
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Madison
A city in two counties with its own school system and greenways. Explore Madison -
Huntsville
The Rocket City, home to Redstone Arsenal and more than 65 city parks. Explore Huntsville -
Harvest
An unincorporated Madison County community with homes built around 2003. Explore Harvest -
Meridianville, Hazel Green and New Market
Three Madison County communities north of Huntsville, with Census housing facts for each. Explore Meridianville, Hazel Green and New Market -
Athens and Tanner
A Limestone County city with its own school system, utilities and a tax office in town. Explore Athens and Tanner -
Decatur
A Morgan County river city with its own city schools and utility. Explore Decatur
Moving because of U.S. Space Command or another Redstone Arsenal mission?
The Redstone Arsenal relocation guide puts the official steps in one place: the Garrison's newcomer pages, the gates and the Visitor Control Center, VA home loans, BAH and what Alabama asks of new residents in the first weeks. Each fact links to the agency that publishes it.
Melissa M. Lacey, Salesperson, Rooks Realty
Meet Melissa
She has made this move herself, many times over
Melissa retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years and 11 relocations, then chose North Alabama as home. She worked on Redstone Arsenal for five years and taught Aerospace Studies in Huntsville City Schools and Madison City Schools.
Today she is a licensed Alabama real estate salesperson with Rooks Realty, Inc. and a Military Relocation Professional. She helps you sort out commutes, neighborhoods, school districts and the buying process before you have even arrived.
Meet MelissaFrom the blog
All posts-
Alabama first-time home buyer programs: AHFA, VA, FHA and USDA explained
What AHFA First Step and Step Up offer and how VA, FHA and USDA loans work, using the official program pages. General information, not loan advice. -
Madison, AL schools: how to find your district, zone and enrollment steps
Madison City Schools and Madison County Schools, the tax district rule that decides which applies, the zone lookup tools and the enrollment steps. -
Communities near Redstone Arsenal and how to test the commute
Six North Alabama communities, the Arsenal's gates and a step-by-step way to measure the drive to Redstone Arsenal at the hour you would travel.
Questions people ask first
Which areas does Melissa work in?
Huntsville, Madison, Harvest, Meridianville, Hazel Green, New Market, Athens, Tanner and Decatur in North Alabama. This site has a guide to each of them.
Is Melissa licensed in Alabama?
Yes. Melissa M. Lacey is licensed by the Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) as a Salesperson with Rooks Realty, Inc., license 000119299-0. Anyone can confirm a license on the AREC license search.
Does Melissa help with PCS moves to Redstone Arsenal?
Yes. Melissa is a U.S. Air Force veteran with 20 years of service and 11 military relocations, and a Military Relocation Professional. The Redstone Arsenal relocation guide on this site covers the first steps.
Can I start my home search before I arrive?
Yes. You can browse listings on Melissa's Valley MLS home search and send her what you need by email, text or phone. She can help you narrow the communities before you plan a trip.
Does it cost anything to talk to Melissa?
No. A first conversation about your move is free and there is no obligation.
Have orders or a job offer in North Alabama?
Tell Melissa your report date, your budget and what matters to your family. She will help you plan the search, by email, text or phone.
Call or text 256-258-8687
Email LaceyRelocation@gmail.com