Quick Summary
Alabama beat Florida State 50-36 on Saturday after trailing 21-6 in the first half. This week our call is Get Ready. Homes for sale in Tuscaloosa County are up 15% from last year and are taking about a week longer to sell, so buyers have more choices and sellers need sharper pricing. Birmingham metro is a different story, with prices still climbing and homes moving fast.
Quick reminder: this weekly series pairs Alabama football with real West Alabama and Birmingham housing numbers. It has nothing to do with Coach DeBoer’s actual home or plans.
How Did Alabama Do Against Florida State?
Alabama beat Florida State 50-36 on Saturday, September 19, in Tuscaloosa. It did not look easy at first. A weather delay pushed kickoff back about 90 minutes, and Florida State came out hot, building a 21-6 lead in the first half behind a big passing game from quarterback Ashton Daniels. Alabama’s defense settled in, forced two interceptions, and the offense took over from there. The Tide outscored the Seminoles 44-15 the rest of the way, with Keelon Russell spreading the ball to a lot of different receivers and running back Trae’Shawn Brown putting the game away with a 20-yard touchdown run. Alabama is 3-0 and heads into a home game against South Carolina on September 26.
What Is Our Call This Week?
Get Ready
Our call this week is Get Ready. To be clear, this is just a fun weekly hook. It is not a real comment on Coach DeBoer’s home or career. But it is a good reminder to check in on the real numbers. In Tuscaloosa County, the number of homes for sale is up 15.4% from a year ago, and homes are sitting on the market about a week longer than they were last August. Prices are holding steady for now, but with more homes to choose from, buyers have more negotiating room than they did a year ago. If you are thinking about selling in the next few months, now is a good time to get your home ready, not because the market is falling apart, but because you will likely have more competition from other sellers than you did last year.
Wondering what your home is worth in today’s market? Get a free home valuation or call or text 205-292-2108.
What Is Happening Across Tuscaloosa County?
| Metric | This Month | Compared to Last Year |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $299,900 | Flat (0.0%) |
| Homes Sold | 228 | Down 8.1% |
| Days on Market | 30 days | Up 30.4% |
| Active Listings | 800 | Up 15.4% |
| Months of Supply | 3.5 months | Up 16.7% |
| Sale-to-List Price Ratio | 100.0% | Flat (0.0%) |
Tuscaloosa County still looks like a healthy market. Homes are still selling at 100% of list price on average, which means sellers are pricing them right. But there are more homes for sale than last year, and it is taking longer to get them sold. That is the classic sign of a market that is loosening up after a few very tight years, not one that is in trouble.
What Is Happening in the City of Tuscaloosa?
| Metric | This Month | Compared to Last Year |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $280,000 | Down 6.6% |
| Homes Sold | 126 | Down 14.3% |
| Days on Market | 28 days | Flat (0.0%) |
| Active Listings | 515 | Up 27.2% |
| Months of Supply | 3.6 months | Up 20.0% |
| Sale-to-List Price Ratio | 100.0% | Up 0.1% |
Inside the city limits, the shift is a bit sharper. Active listings are up more than a quarter from last year, and fewer homes sold in August than a year ago. Prices came down some too. None of this means the city market is weak. It means buyers who felt priced out the last couple of years finally have more homes to look at, and sellers need to price carefully and present their home well to stand out.
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Active Listings Tuscaloosa County: 800 (+15.4%) City of Tuscaloosa: 515 (+27.2%) |
Days on Market Tuscaloosa County: 30 days (+30.4%) City of Tuscaloosa: 28 days (flat) |
How Does Birmingham Compare?
This series is not just for West Alabama. Any TWG agent across West Alabama or Greater Birmingham can use these numbers with their own clients. Here is how Tuscaloosa County stacks up against the Birmingham metro area (Jefferson and Shelby Counties combined) for August 2026.
| Metric | Tuscaloosa County | Birmingham Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $299,900 (flat) | $347,200 (up 7.7%) |
| Homes Sold | 228 (down 8.1%) | 1,020 (down 6.8%) |
| Days on Market | 30 days (up 30.4%) | 15 days (down from 16) |
| Active Listings | 800 (up 15.4%) | 4,687 (current snapshot) |
| Months of Supply | 3.5 months (up 16.7%) | About 4.6 months (current snapshot) |
| Sale-to-List Price Ratio | 100.0% (flat) | 99.4% (up slightly) |
Birmingham is telling a different story than Tuscaloosa right now. Prices there are still climbing, and homes are moving in about two weeks on average. Tuscaloosa is cooling off a little faster than Birmingham is. Whichever market you are watching, the theme is the same: things can shift from one August to the next, so it pays to get your numbers together early instead of waiting until you are ready to list.
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Who Does This Market Favor Right Now?
First-Time Buyers
With active listings up double digits across the county, you finally have more homes to compare instead of racing to make an offer on the first one you like. Take your time, but get pre-approved now so you can move fast when the right one shows up.
Move-Up Buyers
Prices in the county are holding flat, which means your current home should still sell well while you have more choices on the buying side. This is a solid window to trade up without feeling squeezed on both ends of the deal.
Sellers Who Need to Move Soon
More competition means pricing and presentation matter more than they did last year. Homes are still selling at full asking price on average in the county, so a well-priced, well-prepared home is not sitting around. Waiting much longer only adds more competing listings.
Investors
Longer days on market in the county mean a little more room to negotiate on price or terms than in the last couple of years. Birmingham is tighter and moving faster, so expect less flexibility there.
Downsizing Sellers
You are not late to the party, but you are also not the only home for sale on your street anymore. A home that shows well and is priced against today’s competition, not last year’s, will still move quickly.
What Should This Mean for You?
Put it all together and Tuscaloosa County is shifting toward a more balanced market: more homes for sale, a bit more time on the market, and prices holding steady rather than climbing. The city of Tuscaloosa is feeling that shift a little more strongly. Birmingham, meanwhile, is still moving fast with prices heading up. None of this calls for panic in either direction, but it is exactly why we say Get Ready this week. Whether you are buying or selling in West Alabama or Greater Birmingham, the smart move is to get your numbers and your home ready now so you are not scrambling later.
Ready to talk through your own numbers? Call or text 205-292-2108 (West Alabama) or 205-292-7142 (Greater Birmingham), or get a free home valuation today.
Sources: West Alabama MLS (WAMLS) InfoSparks, Greater Alabama MLS (GALMLS) Paragon, ESPN, Alabama Athletics (rolltide.com)
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