Donna's Blog

We're well into spring in the deep South, pushing rapidly toward the last frost date for Tuscaloosa: April 15. That means you can probably safely plant your seedlings right about now without worrying about a frost killing your plants. 

But what should you be doing first, before you put your plants in the ground? After all, if this is the first garden you've planted on the property you bought from Tuscaloosa homes for sale, you want to get it right. Fortunately, our real estate agents have compiled some information that should help get you going.

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Many things go into enriching the life of a community, and not the least of those things is the arts. Tuscaloosa is no different; plenty of events and venues dedicated to the arts have been created and are well supported by the government, organizations, and individuals. Now that you've chosen a house from Tuscaloosa homes for sale, you're part of the community and may want to look for ways to get involved with and support the arts locally.

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We are always looking for ways to increase the value of our homes. What's more, we're always trying to save money on utility bills. So it should come as no surprise that the best way to do both is to look for energy-efficient home improvement upgrades.

Maybe you recently acquired a property from Tuscaloosa homes for sale, and want to save money on air conditioning during Alabama's long, hot summer. Or, you're ready to list your house, and you think a couple of efficiency upgrades might make your home more salable. Let's have a look at some of the top energy-efficient upgrades recommended by our real estate agents, for your home.

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Are you new in Tuscaloosa? Or maybe you've been living in the house you bought from Tuscaloosa homes for sale a while back, but you haven't really had a chance to get around. Our real estate agents are fond of suggesting that a great way to get to know Tuscaloosa is by visiting various breakfast haunts. Whether it's just you and the significant other, the entire family, or you're going solo, you need to try all of these — and more. Company coming? Treating them to breakfast is a fabulous way to introduce your visitors to your town.

Let's have a look at some of our favorite breakfast venues.

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Not too long ago, would-be homeowners would agree to just about anything in order to nail down a home sale. There were so few homes available, and the gymnastics you sometimes had to go through to buy a home were so challenging that home buying could be a discouraging experience. All too often, potential home buyers would lose the home to another buyer.

Now that you're ready to buy among Tuscaloosa homes for sale, you may find the market a little more stable. So whenever you hear certain home buying "myths" that frighten you about buying a home, be sure and investigate them thoroughly. Ask our real estate agents, and they will set you straight.

Here are some of the myths you should ignore.

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