Monthly Archives: September 2026
What Does Hoover’s 2027 Budget Mean for Homeowners?
Hoover approved a $206 million 2027 budget on Sept. 28, 2026. Here is what it means for roads, drainage, public safety and Hoover homeowners. Read More
What Is Current Use Valuation in Alabama, and Does It Transfer When You Buy Land?
Alabama current use valuation cuts taxes on farm and timber land, but it does not transfer to a buyer. Here are the deadlines and the three-year rollback risk. Read More
How Do You Check a Home Builder License in Alabama?
Before you build or buy new construction in Alabama, look up the builder on the Home Builders Licensure Board. Here is who needs a license, what the Recovery Fund covers and what the board can and cannot do. Read More
Dan Williams on Building a Real Estate Business by Design, Not Default
TWG broker and head coach Dan Williams joined Meredith Fogle on the So You Want to be a Real Estate Agent podcast to talk about building a business around the life you want. Watch or listen here. Read More
Can You Run a Business From Your Home in Mountain Brook? What the 2026 Rules Mean for Buyers
Mountain Brook's updated home occupation ordinance took effect Aug. 20, 2026. Here is what is allowed, what is banned, and what buyers who plan to work from home should check before they buy. Read More
What Does the $3.2 Billion Brookwood Data Center Mean for Nearby Housing?
Applied Digital's $3.2 billion Delta Forge 2 campus in Brookwood won county incentives in September 2026. Here is what the project means, and does not mean, for homes, rentals and taxes nearby. Read More
Can You Assume a Mortgage in Alabama? How FHA and VA Loan Assumptions Work
Most FHA, VA and USDA loans can be assumed in Alabama if the buyer qualifies with the servicer. Here is how assumptions work, what the equity gap means, and what sellers with VA loans should know about entitlement. Read More
Should Coach DeBoer List This Week? Alabama 49, South Carolina 18 Edition
QUICK SUMMARY Alabama beat South Carolina 49-18 last Saturday and stayed unbeaten at 4-0. Our call this week is Get Ready. Tuscaloosa homes are sitting on the market longer and inventory is climbing, especially inside the city. If you are thinking about selling in the next few months, now is a smart time to get... Read More
Vestavia Hills 2027 Budget: What It Means for Liberty Park and East Vestavia Homeowners
Vestavia Hills approved a $146 million fiscal 2027 budget on Sept. 21, 2026, with $9 million for Liberty Park turf fields, a $5.3 million fire station renovation and a police center, while the eastside library waits. Here is what it means for homeowners. Read More
Should You Test for Radon When Buying a Home in Alabama?
Yes. The EPA and ADPH recommend testing every Alabama home for radon. Here is what local ZIP-code test data shows for Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, how a 48-hour test works during a sale, and what to do if the result is high. Read More