🌱 Montgomery Housing Market Update + Congressional Maps

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's what's happening around Montgomery today.

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First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to sun. High: 45 Low: 30.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Montgomery today:

1. Recent winter storms have caused power outages in Montgomery County. Approximately 350 energy customers went without power on Thursday. Across the state, 1,480 customers were without power during the storms. (WSFA12 News)
2. The U.S. Supreme Court is considering Alabama's request to freeze a court order that requires the state to draw new congressional district lines. The request asks the state to create a second district that holds a significant amount of Black voters within it. The request was issued by a three-judge panel that said the current districting map violates the Voting Rights Act. (US News And World Report)
3. According to Montgomery real estate leader, the housing market in the area is very brisk. Bo Evans, president of the Montgomery Area Association of REALTORS, says there is a lack of inventory in the housing market which is causing the increase in housing prices. It is also difficult for homebuilders currently due to supply chain issues that have increased the costs of building materials. (WFSA12 News)

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Today in Montgomery:

• Pieces of History: Decorative Arts of the Gulf South At The Museum of Fine Arts (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• Alabama High School Athletic Association showcased current Board members and Jackson High School Basketball coaches during Black History Month. (Facebook)
• Montgomery Humane Society Adoptable Pets shared cat Oreo's profile in an attempt to find him a new home. Click to see if this three-year-old tuxedo cat is a good fit for your family. (Facebook)
• The City of Montgomery is remembering the life and legacy of civil rights activist Rosa Parks. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday with a new update.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.