
July is Community Building Month
July 6, 2021
Like the age-old conundrum of the chicken and the egg, local communities often face the challenge of which comes first – an attractive real estate market or an attractive community. The ...
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SCOTUS Majority: CDC Overstepped With Eviction Moratorium
July 6, 2021
A majority of the U.S. Supreme Court agreed last Tuesday evening that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not have the authority to issue a nationwide eviction moratorium. ...
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DOJ Files Notice of Withdrawal of Consent to November 2020 Code of Ethics, MLS Policies Agreement
July 6, 2021
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) last week filed a notice of withdrawal of consent to the agreement we reached in November to make certain changes to the Code of Ethics ...
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Alabama REALTORS® Applauds AL Supreme Court Decision on Property Rights and Development
July 1, 2021
Alabama REALTORS® applauds the Alabama Supreme Court decision in the case Brett/Robinson Gulf Corporation et al., v. Phoenix on the Bay II (Brett/Robinson). In a per curiam opinion, the Supreme Court ...
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AREC Meets – Considers New Regulations, Wholesaling
June 29, 2021
Commissioners recently held a public hearing on proposed new or amended regulations, heard a report on the Education Task Force, discussed wholesalers and conducted hearings, among other items of note. ...
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Real Estate Essential to Alabama’s Economic Health
June 22, 2021
Real estate is more than an industry, a profession or a service. In Alabama, the real estate industry is essential to the state’s economic wellness and growth, and the numbers prove ...
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Escalation Clauses – Do’s and Don’ts
June 15, 2021
Buying a house can be stressful in today’s market of scarce inventory and competing buyers. Before using an escalation clause, it is important a buyer understands the risks and ensures certain ...
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Broker Spotlight: Anita Dawkins-Weatherington
June 14, 2021
Anita Dawkins-Weatherington’s exuberant voice is captivating from her first “hello” and reflects her enthusiasm for life and real estate. Within moments you have no doubt that Dawkins-Weatherington is on fire, takes ...
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May 2021 Membership Report
June 8, 2021
Strong growth continued across the board for Association membership, including a steady increase this month due to growth at twenty out of twenty-four boards. Click to see the full membership report. ...
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May ARPAC Major Investors
June 8, 2021
Thank you to the following members who became 2021 ARPAC Major Investors in the month of May! Major Investors are those members who invest $1,000 or more a year in the Alabama ...
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