By Julie Holdsambeck | Associate Broker, eXp Realty | Central Alabama Updated October 2026 You can age in place in a rural home in Alabama, but it takes more planning than it does in town. The big things to plan for are the drive to doctors and stores, a house you can get around in safely, ... Continue Reading » about Aging in Place in Rural Alabama: What to Plan For
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Alabama Housing Market Update: October 2026
By Julie Holdsambeck | Associate Broker, eXp Realty | Central Alabama Updated October 2026 Alabama's housing market this fall has more homes for sale than at any time since 2018, but sales are still running ahead of last year. In August, 6,680 homes sold statewide (up 10.6% from a year ago) ... Continue Reading » about Alabama Housing Market Update: October 2026
What Is My Home Worth in Central Alabama Right Now?
By Julie Holdsambeck | Associate Broker, eXp Realty | Central Alabama Updated Spring 2026 If you've ever typed your address into Zillow and stared at that number wondering whether to believe it? You are not alone. It's usually the first thing homeowners do. And it's a completely ... Continue Reading » about What Is My Home Worth in Central Alabama Right Now?
Birmingham Housing Is Affordable. So Why Are Buyers Still Looking at Nashville?
Birmingham is one of the more affordable major housing markets in the country. That is not just a talking point. According to Realtor.com's Q2 2026 Cross-Market Demand Report, the Birmingham metro's median listing price was $299,850, about 30% below the national median. So why are some ... Continue Reading » about Birmingham Housing Is Affordable. So Why Are Buyers Still Looking at Nashville?
Can You Take Your Low Mortgage Rate With You When You Downsize?
Quick answer: No, not yet. In the U.S. today, mortgages are tied to the specific property, not to you as a borrower, so selling your home and buying a smaller one means paying off your current loan and getting a new one at today's rate. But there's real movement on this: federal regulators are ... Continue Reading » about Can You Take Your Low Mortgage Rate With You When You Downsize?
Best Tuscaloosa Neighborhoods and Communities for Downsizing
Quick answer: Tuscaloosa offers several paths for downsizers: new single-story neighborhoods like Summerfield Preserve and Sandy Ridge, low-maintenance garden homes and condos near campus like Regency Oaks and Midtown Village, and independent or assisted living communities like Capstone Village and ... Continue Reading » about Best Tuscaloosa Neighborhoods and Communities for Downsizing
