Tag: Tuscaloosa

Buying a Home With a VA Loan in Tuscaloosa? What Veterans Should Expect From Their Real Estate Agent

Buying a home with a VA loan in Tuscaloosa or Northport? Learn what veterans should expect from their agent, from inspections to negotiations.

Hurricane Isaias in Tuscaloosa County: What Should Homeowners Do Before and After the Storm?

Tuscaloosa County is one of 40 Alabama counties under a state of emergency for Isaias. Here is what Tuscaloosa, Northport and Lake Tuscaloosa homeowners should do before and after the storm.

How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in Tuscaloosa County?

Tuscaloosa County homes took a median 28 days to go under contract over the last year, 30 days in August 2026. See days on market by area, from Northport and north of the river to Vance, Lake View and Moundville.

Buying a Home in a Tuscaloosa Historic District: What Rules Come With It?

Homes in Tuscaloosa's local historic districts need a Certificate of Appropriateness for most exterior changes. Here is what the Historic Preservation Commission regulates, what it costs and how to check a house before you buy.

Tuscaloosa County Housing Market Report — October 2026

Tuscaloosa County home prices held at $299,900 in August 2026 while sales fell 8% and homes took 30 days to sell. MLS data, 7% rates and what it means for buyers and sellers.

What Does $300,000 or $400,000 Buy in Tuscaloosa County in 2026?

Countywide, $300,000 is right at the Tuscaloosa County median and $400,000 is near the top quarter. Here is what each budget buys by MLS area, from Northport to north of the river.

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.

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.

FAFSA and UA Housing Both Open Oct. 1: What Should Families Do First?

The 2027-28 FAFSA is open early and launches for everyone by Oct. 1, 2026, the same day UA opens freshman housing applications. Here is what families should do first, and when to think about sophomore housing.

Working at the Mercedes Plant in Vance? Where Employees Actually Live

The Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance sits between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, which gives employees an unusually wide set of places to live. Here is how the commute, taxes and housing options compare.