
AHFA Releases 5.5% and 6% Fixed Mortgage Rates
April 19, 2024
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
April 17, 2024
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 17, 2024
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
April 17, 2024
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
April 17, 2024
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
April 16, 2024
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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CNN Week 8 – Senate Confirms New Commissioners; Squatter Removal and Budgets Advance
April 16, 2024
Several highlights from week eight include the budgets moving, the Senate confirming two new commissioners, and we are one step closer on the squatter removal bill and the workforce housing tax ...
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AAR Mourns the Loss of Past President Walter O. Summerville
April 16, 2024
Alabama REALTORS® is saddened to learn of the passing of our friend, Walter Owen Summerville. Walter served as President of the Alabama Association of REALTORS® in 1985. Our thoughts and prayers are ...
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March 2024 Membership Report
April 9, 2024
March has shown a slight decline with statewide REALTOR® membership at 18,399, a decrease of 215 members, a 1.16% decrease since the end of March last year.
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CNN Week 7 –Squatter Removal Passes House, Budget Talks, and Lake Martin Boating Bill Advances
April 9, 2024
In big news from the seventh week, the budgets started moving out of committees and the House passed a number of bills of REALTOR® interest, including a bill setting a process ...
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