Ashton Gilbreath Blog

If you're a football fan, a local college team and the culture around it can matter when deciding whether an area is worth moving to. And there's no better way to get to know a town like Tuscaloosa than to visit for a game-day weekend when the Crimson Tide are playing and experience it for yourself. From game-day traditions to other fun things to see and do in the area, our real estate agents can show you the best ways to spend your weekend in Tuscaloosa. Here are a few things not to be missed.

A Weekend with the Crimson Tide

Walk of Champions - Tuscaloosa, AL

Address: 920 Paul W. Bryant Dr., Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

Two and a half hours before the game, fans line up on either side of the

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Once the Tuscaloosa heat finally breaks, your yard gets a lot easier to work in, and that makes fall one of the best times to spruce things up before you sell. Our real estate agents talk to sellers about this every season, because the outside of your home is the very first thing a buyer sees, in person or in photos. Here are a few honest, doable ideas to get your yard looking its best.

Start With the Basics

Clear Out the Clutter First

Before you buy a single plant, walk your yard the way...

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Between the cooler mornings and Saturday kickoffs, fall in Tuscaloosa has a rhythm of its own, and that rhythm carries over into the housing market. If you have been putting off listing until spring, our real estate agents can tell you that October has quietly become one of the smarter times to sell.

Why October Isn't the Slow Season You Think It Is

There's a long-standing assumption that nothing sells once the leaves start falling, but that's not really what plays out on the ground. The buyers who are still looking in October usually have a reason to be, whether it's a job that just relocated them, a leas...

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As temperatures begin to dip across West Alabama, now is the perfect time to prepare your home for a more comfortable and cost-effective season. Our real estate agents at Hamner Real Estate want to help you get the most out of your Tuscaloosa home as autumn settles in.

Why Autumn Is the Right Time to Improve Energy Efficiency

Fall gives you a bit of breathing room, sitting right between summer's heat and winter's first real cold snap. It's the perfect stretch to get ahead of energy efficiency projects before your heating system starts working overtime. Handle these small tasks now, and you'll likely avoid the surprise of a high utility bill or a mid-winte...

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There's nothing like leaf peeping in the fall: finding the spots with the best autumn foliage and going to see them, even taking photos. There are plenty of parks and other scenic areas around Tuscaloosa where you can peep the beautiful fall hues, and our real estate agents can help you find the best ones. Here are some of our favorites.

The Best Spots for Tuscaloosa Leaf Peeping

Lake Lurleen State Park - Coker, AL

Address: 13226 Lake Lurleen Rd., Coker, AL 35452

The views at

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