Boaz, Alabama Relocation Guide

Located in southeastern Marshall County, Alabama, is the City of Boaz, named after the Biblical character in the Book of Ruth. Boaz first attracted settlers in the late 19th Century because of its rich soil and abundant timber, but today Boaz is a thriving city blessed with good leadership and energetic citizens.

Its close proximity and four-lane Highway 431 make for a short commute to the larger city of Gadsden, but while many Boaz citizens do commute, over 8,000 people are employed within its own city limits. Boaz is best known throughout the south for its many outlet malls and bills itself as "The Shoppers Paradise." On a daily basis, busses from many nearby states can be seen bringing bargain hunters into town for a day of shopping.

Because of this status, Boaz has become a landmark of north Alabama. In addition to its fine school system, Boaz is the home of Snead State Junior College which, in 1998, is observing its 100th anniversary. Snead State strives to meet both the educational and cultural needs of its students and combines academic tradition with innovative educational opportunities.

The Boaz Recreation Center features an Olympic-sized swimming pool; a seven-acre city park; three mini-parks; tennis courts; baseball and softball fields and athletic programs for people of all ages.

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Buying Your First Home

• Buying Your First Home - Making The Right Move

• Buying vs. Renting

Buying A Second Home

• Buying A Second Home - Living The Dream

• Ready To Be A Landlord? - Finding A Great Rental Property

Tips For Every Buyer

• Key Factors For Making A Good Investment

• Getting The "Real Scoop" On The Houses You're Looking At

• Next-Door Nightmares

• How To Negotiate To Your Advantage

• Why You Need A Good Home Inspection

• Should You Buy A “Fixer-Upper”?

• Home Warranties - Five Facts To Consider

• RESPA - The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act

Financing Tips

• Saving For A Down Payment

• What Are They Talking About?

• Get The Scoop On Your Credit Report

• Eliminate Your Mortgage

After You Buy

• Finding A Place For Everything

• Homeowner's Survival Kit

• 10 Repairs You Can Do Yourself

• Decorating On A Budget

• Home Security Dos And Don'ts

• Homeowner's Insurance

Building & Remodeling Tips

• How To Talk To A Contractor

• Five Simple Steps To A Beautiful Bath

• Kitchens: What's Hot?

• Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Windows

• Raise Your Home's IQ

Tax Advantages

• Can You Deduct The Cost Of Home Improvements?

• Tax Advantages And Restrictions For Homeowners

• The Ins and Outs Of Home Offices