Moving to the River Region

Thinking about moving to the Montgomery, Alabama area? The River Region gives you a lower cost of living than much of the country, a choice of city, suburb or country living, and Southern hospitality that’s still the real thing. We’re Courtney and Chris Lowry, The Corvette Couple of RE/MAX Cornerstone Plus. We live here, we’ve helped families buy and sell here since 2022, and we’d love to help you land in the right spot.

Why people move here

• Your money goes further. Home prices and everyday costs are generally lower than the national average, and Alabama’s property taxes are among the lowest in the country.
• Steady jobs. Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex, state government in the capital city, Hyundai’s Montgomery plant and its suppliers, and major hospitals all bring people to the area.
• Easy to get anywhere. I-65 and I-85 meet in Montgomery. Birmingham is about an hour and a half away, Atlanta about two and a half hours, and the Gulf Coast beaches about three.
• Room to breathe. The Coosa, Tallapoosa and Alabama rivers, Lake Jordan and Lake Martin, and plenty of homes on land if you want space.

Where to live

Want more space? The country areas around Holtville, Eclectic, Deatsville and Tallassee offer more land for the money, and some may qualify for USDA loans with no down payment.

Schools

The River Region has several public school systems, including Elmore County, Autauga County, Montgomery Public Schools and Pike Road Schools, along with private school options. School zones can change from one street to the next, so tell us what matters to your family and we’ll make sure every home we send you fits.

Good to know before you move

• Summers are hot and humid, winters are mild, and spring brings storm season. Many homes have storm shelters or safe rooms, and we can point them out.
• Check flood zones near the rivers. They affect insurance costs, and we’ll flag them before you fall in love with a house.
• Alabama is largely a “buyer beware” state, so a good home inspection matters. We’ll help you line one up.
• City or country? A subdivision lot and a few acres outside town feel very different. We’ll show you both.

Buying from out of state

You don’t have to fly in for every step. We can walk you through homes on a live video call, send neighborhood videos and photos, and keep inspections, appraisals and closing on track while you handle the rest of your move. When you do visit, we’ll make every hour count.

Questions people ask us