CNN Week Nine – Property Tax Cap, Workforce Housing and Child Care Tax Credit and More

CNN Week Nine – Property Tax Cap, Workforce Housing and Child Care Tax Credit and More

The 2024 Legislative Session continues after concluding its 23rd day last Thursday. Continue reading for some brief and relevant highlights from the week!
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Social Skills: Social Media Red Flags that REALTORS® Should Avoid

Social Skills: Social Media Red Flags that REALTORS® Should Avoid

Social media as a REALTOR® is no longer something you can do, it’s something you must do to enhance your brand and stay relevant.
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Alabama’s Spring Housing Market Continues to See Monthly Increases

Alabama’s Spring Housing Market Continues to See Monthly Increases

According to the March 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released by the Alabama Association of REALTORS®, Alabama’s spring housing market remains down year-over-year, but has seen increases in key ...
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16 Design Moves That Could Hurt Your Home’s Value, According to Real Estate Pros

16 Design Moves That Could Hurt Your Home’s Value, According to Real Estate Pros

Homeownership allows you to tailor the space to your taste, but it's important to consider the potential impact those customizations may have on your home's resale value.
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AHFA Releases 5.5% and 6% Fixed Mortgage Rates

AHFA Releases 5.5% and 6% Fixed Mortgage Rates

The Alabama Housing Finance Authority’s First Step Mortgage Revenue Bond program will offer below-market mortgage interest rates to some Alabama households. 
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Fair Housing Legal Line Questions

Fair Housing Legal Line Questions

In the spirit of April being Fair Housing Month, we have compiled some commonly asked questions regarding Fair Housing Law.
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April 2024 Judicial Update

April 2024 Judicial Update

As always, AAR’s Legal Team has been monitoring the appellate courts to update Alabama REALTORS® about cases that could impact their business. Read the latest Judicial Update to learn about cases ...
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Tips for Ensuring Your Advertisements are Compliant with FHA

Tips for Ensuring Your Advertisements are Compliant with FHA

In addition to having to be compliant with Alabama real estate license law, advertisements by real estate licensees must also follow federal and state fair housing laws. We compiled some common ...
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Guide to Assistance Animals

Guide to Assistance Animals

Many people are familiar with service and assistance animals and the fact that their owners have specific legal rights. AAR’s Legal Team has prepared this guide to help housing providers better address ...
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How a HUD Complaint Works

How a HUD Complaint Works

From time to time, the Legal Helpdesk receives questions related to federal and state fair housing laws or the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban ...
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