Dear Dena,thank you for finding us home in Huntsville.

For over a decade, North Alabama families have been writing Dena Hoekenschnieder the kind of reviews that read like thank-you letters. Buying, selling, or relocating — Dena of Legend Realty makes it feel like coming home.

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Dena Hoekenschnieder

Realtor® · Associate Broker, Legend Realty

62five-heart client reviews
5.0average rating, every category
446career home sales
21+years of experience
About Dena

The real estate agent your neighbors write letters about

Dena Hoekenschnieder is a Realtor® and Associate Broker at Legend Realty, helping families buy, sell, and relocate across Huntsville, Madison, and North Alabama. Her clients say the same things over and over: she answers at any hour, she negotiates like it's her own money on the table, and she never stops helping after the closing table.

Buying

From first showings to keys in hand — patient guidance, sharp negotiation.

Selling

Market-ready prep, trusted contractors, and pricing that moves homes.

Relocating

A soft landing in North Alabama for military, NASA, and tech families.

Dear neighbor,

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions your family will ever make — and I never forget that. My promise is simple: I'll pick up the phone, I'll tell you the truth, and I'll work like it's my own home on the line.

Whether you've lived in Huntsville all your life or you're seeing the Rocket City for the very first time, I'd love to help you find your way home.

— Dena

What my past clients say

Love letters from closing day

Every one of these 62 reviews came from a real Huntsville-area client — and every single one is five hearts.

Recently contacted Dena for relocation assistance for a move from out of state. She was very responsive and took the time to thoroughly understand our needs and the type of home/property we were looking for. We had a small time window to view homes and arranging a meeting time and place went smoothly. She proved very knowledgeable about the area, current market conditions, and schools and found examples of each type of property we discussed. Would highly recommend Dena for any Real Estate need.

Toured homes in North Alabama · 2015

What a wonderful buying experience. Every call and every question answered in a timely fashion. We felt we weren’t just buyers but in a friendship with Dena. I would highly recommend the whole team if you are buying or selling.

Bought in Huntsville · 2015

I worked with Dena on the sale of my home and the purchase of a new home. She is competent, friendly, honest and just fantastic to work with. There is a good reason she is a top seller in this area! I highly recommend her.

Sold in Huntsville · 2015

Dena showed me homes for over a year and finally showed my boyfriend and I a wonderful home that was priced right and helped us through the whole process. She was helpful but not pushy and was always available when I wanted to see a home. She didn't mind showing me homes as we worked through which part of town we wanted to be in and was just very helpful!

Bought in Hobbs Island · 2014

Dena is amazing when I first saw that house I bought in a heart beat people you need to pick her shes amazing I mean amazing you need I mean need to pick her if shes on your list you need I mean need to pick her thank you.

Sold in North Alabama · 2014

Dena was a consummate professional throughout the entire listing, showing, and closing of our property. She showed great skill in staging the home, recommending certain updates and repairs, and building a listing presentation. Getting an acceptable offer in just a few days certainly didn't hurt anything either!

Sold in Huntsville · 2014
Areas served

North Alabama, street by street

The Rocket City

Huntsville

From historic Five Points to new construction near Research Park — the heart of the market Dena knows street by street.

Top-rated schools

Madison

One of Alabama’s fastest-growing cities, prized for its schools and easy commutes to Redstone Arsenal.

Mountain views

Hampton Cove & Owens Cross Roads

Golf-course living and mountain scenery on the east side of Monte Sano — a longtime Dena specialty.

Established & convenient

South Huntsville

Mature neighborhoods, Ditto Landing on the Tennessee River, and quick access to the Parkway and Arsenal gates.

Room to grow

Harvest & Toney

Newer communities and acreage in northwest Madison County, where budgets stretch further.

Life on the water

Hobbs Island & the riverfront

Riverfront living south of the city — several of Dena’s happiest clients found home right here.

Relocating?

New to the Rocket City? You're in good company.

Huntsville is one of America's fastest-growing metros — home to Redstone Arsenal, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, the FBI's second-largest campus, and Cummings Research Park. Thousands of military, defense, and tech families are moving to Huntsville every year, and many of them have landed softly with Dena.

PCS orders, a corporate move, or a fresh start: Dena handles the house so you can focus on the move — school districts, commute times to the Arsenal gates, and the neighborhoods that fit the life you're bringing with you.

“Recently contacted Dena for relocation assistance for a move from out of state… She proved very knowledgeable about the area, current market conditions, and schools and found examples of each type of property we discussed.”

— Relocated from out of state · 2015
Questions?

Asked & answered

How much is my Huntsville home worth?

You can get an instant estimate through the home valuation tool on Legend Realty’s site, but numbers from any website are only a starting point. Dena will walk your home and give you an honest, market-based price — including what to fix (and what not to bother with) before listing.

What does it cost to work with a buyer’s agent?

For most buyers, working with Dena costs nothing out of pocket — agent commissions are typically part of the transaction and are laid out in writing before you ever make an offer. You’ll know exactly how it works up front, with no surprises.

We’re relocating to the Huntsville area. Can Dena help us house-hunt from out of state?

Absolutely — relocation is one of Dena’s specialties. She works with military, NASA, defense, and tech families moving to the area, offers video walk-throughs for out-of-state buyers, and knows commute times, school districts, and neighborhoods inside and out.

Which areas does Dena cover?

Huntsville, Madison, Hampton Cove, Owens Cross Roads, South Huntsville, Harvest, Toney, Hobbs Island, and the surrounding North Alabama communities.

How do I get started?

Call or text Dena at 256-417-3640, email Denahoek@comcast.net, or send her a message through her contact page at Legend Realty. Whether you’re six days or six months from making a move, a quick conversation costs nothing.

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Ready when you are

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