QUICK SUMMARY
Alabama beat Kentucky 45-17 on the road, pulling away with 32 unanswered points after trailing at halftime. Our call this week is Get Ready. Homes are sitting on the market longer in Tuscaloosa County and inventory is rising, but sellers are still getting full asking price. This is a good week to get your numbers together, not a week to panic.
How Did Alabama Do Against Kentucky?
Alabama did not have an easy night in Lexington. Kentucky came out strong and led 17-13 at halftime. Then Alabama’s defense took over. The Crimson Tide scored 32 points in a row in the second half, and Kentucky could not answer back. Alabama held Kentucky to just three first downs and 62 total yards after halftime. The final score was Alabama 45, Kentucky 17. Next up is Florida State, at home in Tuscaloosa on September 19.
What Is Our Call This Week?
Get Ready
We are calling this week Get Ready. Homes in Tuscaloosa County are sitting on the market a lot longer than they were last year. Days on market jumped about 30 percent, and there are 14 percent more homes for sale than a year ago. At the same time, sellers are still getting full asking price on average, and the median price has held steady. This is not a market in trouble. It is a market giving buyers more room to breathe. If you have been thinking about selling, now is a smart time to get your home ready and talk with an agent, before more competition shows up. And just to be clear, this has nothing to do with where Coach DeBoer actually lives. We just borrow his name for this weekly series.
Wondering what your home is worth in today’s market? Get a free home valuation or call West Alabama at 205-292-2108.
What Is Happening Across Tuscaloosa County?
| Metric | This Month (Aug 2026) | Compared to Last Year |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sales Price | $299,900 | Flat (0.0%) |
| Homes Sold | 228 | Down 8.1% |
| Days on Market | 30 days | Up 30.4% |
| Active Listings | 793 | Up 14.4% |
| Months of Supply | 3.4 months | Up 13.3% |
| Sale-to-List Price Ratio | 100.0% | Flat (0.0%) |
Tuscaloosa County had 228 homes sell in August, about 8 percent fewer than last August. Homes are taking longer to sell, now 30 days on average, up from about 23 days a year ago. There are more homes for sale too, 793 active listings compared to about 693 last year, which works out to 3.4 months of supply, up from about 3.0 months. The median sales price held steady at $299,900. Buyers are seeing more choices, and sellers are still getting what they ask for, but the process is taking a little longer than it did last year.
What This Means for Tuscaloosa County Buyers and Sellers
First-Time Buyers: With 14 percent more homes on the market and days on market up 30 percent, county buyers have more time to shop and compare than they did last year. Prices have not dropped, so you still need a solid offer, but you are not up against the frantic bidding wars of the last few years. See our First-Time Home Buyer Guide to get ready.
Downsizing Sellers: Months of supply climbed to 3.4, up 13 percent from last year, which means more competition is on the way for sellers. Listing now, while sale-to-list ratios are still at 100 percent, works in your favor. Our Downsizing Guide can help you plan the move.
Investors: Homes sitting 30 days on market, up from about 23 last year, gives investors more time to evaluate a deal before making an offer. With months of supply still under four, good deals will not sit forever. Check out our Investment Property Buyer Guide.
What Is Happening in the City of Tuscaloosa?
| Metric | This Month (Aug 2026) | Compared to Last Year |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sales Price | $280,000 | Down 6.6% |
| Homes Sold | 126 | Down 14.3% |
| Days on Market | 28 days | Flat (0.0%) |
| Active Listings | 512 | Up 26.4% |
| Months of Supply | 3.6 months | Up 20.0% |
| Sale-to-List Price Ratio | 100.0% | Up 0.1 pt |
The City of Tuscaloosa saw 126 homes sell in August, down from about 147 a year ago. The median sales price dropped 6.6 percent to $280,000. Homes are selling in about the same time as last year, 28 days on average. But there are a lot more homes on the market, 512 compared to about 405 last year, which pushed months of supply up from about 3.0 to 3.6. Sellers are still getting full price on average, but with more competition and a softer median price, city sellers should price carefully and expect more negotiating from buyers than last year.
What This Means for City of Tuscaloosa Buyers and Sellers
First-Time Buyers: This is the clearest opportunity in this week’s numbers. The city’s median price dropped 6.6 percent and there are 26 percent more homes on the market than last year. That combination gives first-time buyers real negotiating strength they did not have the last few years. Our First-Time Home Buyer Guide walks you through what to do next.
Relocating Buyers: If you are moving to Tuscaloosa for a job or to be near the University, a softer median price and more inventory mean more choices without paying last year’s premium. Our Relocating to Alabama Guide covers what to know before you move.
Veteran and VA Buyers: More listings and a lower median price stretch a VA loan further in the city right now. If you are using your VA benefit, this is a good window to start looking. See our Veteran and VA Home Buyer Guide.
| Median Price |
County: $299,900
City: $280,000
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| Days on Market |
County: 30 days
City: 28 days
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| Months of Supply |
County: 3.4 months
City: 3.6 months
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How Does Birmingham Compare?
This series is not just for West Alabama. Any Williams Group agent working in West Alabama or Greater Birmingham can use this same weekly update with their clients. Here is how the Birmingham metro area, covering Jefferson and Shelby counties together, compared to Tuscaloosa County in August.
| Metric | Tuscaloosa County | Birmingham Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sales Price | $299,900 (flat YoY) | $348,275 (up 8.0% YoY) |
| Homes Sold | 228 (down 8.1%) | 1,005 (down 8.2%) |
| Days on Market | 30 days (up 30.4%) | 15 days (down from 16) |
| Active Listings | 793 (up 14.4%) | 4,662 (current snapshot) |
| Months of Supply | 3.4 months (up 13.3%) | About 4.6 months (current snapshot) |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% (flat) | 99.36% (up 0.19 pt) |
Birmingham tells a different story than Tuscaloosa this month. The median sales price in Jefferson and Shelby counties climbed 8 percent from a year ago to $348,275, even though the number of homes sold dropped about 8 percent, similar to Tuscaloosa. Homes are also selling much faster in Birmingham, a median of just 15 days, compared to 30 days in Tuscaloosa County. Birmingham currently has around 4,662 active listings, which works out to roughly 4.6 months of supply at the current pace of sales, a bit more breathing room for buyers than Tuscaloosa’s 3.4 months. Even so, Birmingham prices are still moving up while Tuscaloosa’s have flattened. Whether you are in West Alabama or Greater Birmingham, the theme is the same: get your numbers together early, because both markets are shifting.
What This Means for Birmingham Buyers and Sellers
Downsizing Sellers: Birmingham’s median price is still climbing and homes are selling in a median of just 15 days. If you have been waiting to downsize, this is still a strong window to sell for close to full price before supply builds any further. Our Downsizing Guide can help you plan the timing.
Relocating Buyers: With homes moving in about two weeks, buyers relocating to Jefferson or Shelby County for work need to be ready to act quickly once they find the right home. Our Relocating to Alabama Guide can help you get prepared before you start touring.
Investors: Birmingham’s roughly 4.6 months of supply is still tighter than Tuscaloosa County’s 3.4, meaning less negotiating room for investors right now. Moving fast with financing ready matters more here than in West Alabama. Our Investment Property Buyer Guide can help you prepare.
Thinking about a move in Greater Birmingham? Get a free home valuation or call 205-292-7142.
What Should This Mean for You?
Across West Alabama and Greater Birmingham, the market is shifting toward more balance. Tuscaloosa County and the City of Tuscaloosa both have more homes for sale and longer days on market than a year ago, though sellers are still getting full price. Birmingham’s prices are still rising and homes are still moving quickly, but supply is loosening there too. None of this means you need to rush a decision. It does mean that whether you are buying or selling in Tuscaloosa, Northport, Birmingham, or anywhere in between, now is a smart time to get your numbers together and talk with a local agent before the market shifts further.
Ready to see what these numbers mean for your home? Get a free home valuation or call West Alabama at 205-292-2108 or Greater Birmingham at 205-292-7142.
Sources: WAMLS, GALMLS, ESPN, Alabama Athletics (rolltide.com)
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