Hamner Real Estate Blog

It's exciting when potential buyers appear who are ready to make an offer on the home you've listed among Tuscaloosa homes for sale. But if you're new to this process, you may be unsure about which offer is better than others. Happily, there are ways to assess why one offer is a standout among the competing offers. See what our real estate agents have to say about determining what a good offer on your home might look like. 

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Planning on moving to Tuscaloosa for a job? Or does it just seem like an up-and-coming but affordable place where you could raise a family? Of course, you're looking at real estate, and hopefully, you're delightfully surprised at how it's possible to own a nice home in Tuscaloosa without having to give up eating. But there are other reasons to move to this dynamic Southern city in addition to Tuscaloosa homes for sale.

Our real estate agents have some suggestions for those considering moving here or anyone who has just moved here and would like to know our area better. Let's take a look.

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Once you find a home you'd like to make an offer on from Tuscaloosa homes for sale, you're going to need the services of a home inspector. The home inspection is required for many reasons — chief among them so that your lender can determine if the house is worth the asking price. Many lenders won't OK a loan without a home inspection. What's more, a home inspection is to your advantage because it can reveal problems such as faulty wiring, mold, or other potentially hazardous situations.

But if you've never dealt with a home inspector, you may wonder what you should ask. Here are a few questions our real estate agents recommend you ask your home inspector.

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Are you ready for the holidays? Oh, we know it's a bit early to be asking, but why wait when you can get a jump on things by doing your holiday shopping early? What's more, you may be delighted to know you can do it locally, near Tuscaloosa homes for sale, supporting your nearby merchants and boosting the economy. Sure, online shopping is easy, and no doubt you'll be doing some of that, but do give your neighbor businesses a chance to fulfill your holiday dreams.

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Cleaning the carpets isn't our favorite thing to do. But did you know keeping the carpet clean can actually extend its life?

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These days there's a lot of scary — and safe — fun for those looking for an alternative to Trick or Treat. For parents who've found their dream homes in Tuscaloosa homes for sale and who are concerned about playing it safe on fright night, you can take your pick of fun — and Scary Lite — activities to indulge in on Halloween in Tuscaloosa. 

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If you've got your sights set on a house listed among Tuscaloosa homes for sale, the good news is that most home sales go through without a problem. In fact, Trulia announced in 2016 that fewer than 4 percent of home sales hit a snag. However, first-time buyers often run into some rocky situations because of inexperience.

But regardless of whether you've bought a home before or you're a first-time buyer, getting a handle on why sales fall through can help you avoid the pitfalls.

Our real estate agents have compiled a list of reasons why home sales commonly don't through.

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Old vs. new house: which should you buy? Fact is, each one has some positives and negatives. If you haven't made up your mind which you prefer to buy from Tuscaloosa homes for sale, then allow us to be of assistance. Our real estate agents can help you make the best choice for your situation.

With fewer homes available just now, and prices up, some home buyers will be looking at older homes as a more affordable choice. Yes, they're likely to need updating, but that can be done over time with the savings you get from purchasing an older home.

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