Common Violations & Tips for Dealing with the Alabama Real Estate Commission
July 31, 2020
Going before the Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) for any reason is likely not on your bucket list. The Commission, the governmental entity charged by the Legislature with enforcing licensing laws, ...
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Social Media Do’s & Don’ts for REALTORS®
July 28, 2020
As the social media landscape evolves, the rewards are rising, but so are the risks. You should be aware of these concerns as you create content for public view. Take the ...
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Seven Tidbits on Termites
November 25, 2019
Unfortunately, termites enjoy our warm Alabama weather.
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Alabama REALTORS® Judicial Monitor
October 22, 2019
The Public Policy Team monitors Alabama’s courts for impacts on the real estate industry and property laws in general. When noteworthy events occur, or important opinions are released, summaries and analyses ...
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Alabama REALTORS® Judicial Monitor
October 15, 2019
The Public Policy Team monitors Alabama’s courts for impacts on the real estate industry and property laws in general. When noteworthy events occur, or important opinions are released, summaries and analysis ...
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How a HUD Complaint Works
August 1, 2019
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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A Note from the Legal Helpdesk: A Primer on Alabama Contract Law
Part II: Other Important Concepts in Contract Law
May 13, 2019
As we discussed in Part I of this series, a contract is an agreement between parties that is enforceable by a court.
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A Note from the Legal Helpdesk: A Primer on Alabama Contract Law
Part 1: Offers
May 7, 2019
The law of contracts affects our daily lives. From the “terms of service” for the use of apps on your phone, to ordering a cup of coffee, our common activities implicate ...
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A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: Queries From the Field
March 26, 2019
Here are some of the questions asked by REALTORS® and answered by the Alabama REALTORS® Legal Helpdesk.
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A Note From The Legal Helpdesk: A Primer on Opportunity Zones for Alabama REALTORS®
March 18, 2019
Opportunity Zones (OZs) were established by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“the Act”) to create incentives for investment in distressed urban and rural communities throughout the United States.
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