2022 Upcoming Education Offerings Report

2022 Upcoming Education Offerings Report

The following list contains exciting professional development and CE opportunities around the state. Continue reading for more information.
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Capitol News and Notes: Week 3 - Strengthen Alabama Homes Bill, AREC Sunset Review, & More

Capitol News and Notes: Week 3 - Strengthen Alabama Homes Bill, AREC Sunset Review, & More

The Legislature was hard at work during week three of the regular session. Three legislative days were used, leaving 24 remaining. The Senate filed 69 bills and the House filed 100 ...
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Smart Homes Are Getting Smarter

Smart Homes Are Getting Smarter

How smart is your home and what can you do to make it smarter? Here’s a look at what makes a home smart and some new product innovations aimed at making ...
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AAR Mourns the Loss of Past President Louie Reese III

AAR Mourns the Loss of Past President Louie Reese III

We are saddened to learn of the passing of our friend Louie Reese III. Louie served as AAR President in 1995. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends ...
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2022 REALTOR® Day at the Capitol Recap

2022 REALTOR® Day at the Capitol Recap

More than 200 Alabama REALTORS® recently gathered in Montgomery to attend the 2022 REALTOR® Day at the Capitol. Members enjoyed a great time of networking, hearing from leading voices in Alabama ...
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Capitol News and Notes: Special Session Recap - ARPA Funds and Congressional Districts

Capitol News and Notes: Special Session Recap - ARPA Funds and Congressional Districts

The special session officially concluded last Thursday, and the regular session reconvened today. Last week was relatively quiet from a legislative standpoint as legislators quickly passed agreed-upon legislation, but that’s not ...
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Broker Spotlight: Kimberly Benefield

Broker Spotlight: Kimberly Benefield

REALTOR® Kimberly Benefield leads with her heart and follows her dreams. A native of Gardendale, Alabama, Benefield is now fully invested in Oneonta, the home base for her real estate brokerage, ...
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Capitol News and Notes: Week 2 – REALTOR® Bill and Special Session

Capitol News and Notes: Week 2 – REALTOR® Bill and Special Session

The week began with the regular session and ended during a special session. On Tuesday, the Legislature used a third legislative day, passing one bill out of the House and adjourning ...
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AREC Holds First Meeting of Year

AREC Holds First Meeting of Year

The Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) held its January meeting last week. Real estate industry growth, rule changes, and pre-license changes were among the topics discussed. Here are the highlights from ...
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Capitol News and Notes: Week 1 – Budgets and Special Session

Capitol News and Notes: Week 1 – Budgets and Special Session

Like the sporadic gusts that herald a storm, week one of the 2022 legislative session began in fits and starts. After kicking off to the fanfare of Governor Ivey’s State of ...
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