5 Reasons to Buy Instead of Rent  in 2021

5 Reasons to Buy Instead of Rent in 2021

Whether it's newlyweds trading apartments for their first home or veteran renters taking advantage of historically low interest rates, 2021 offers a home buying climate that may never be seen again.  ...
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Alabama Applies for Rental Assistance

Alabama Applies for Rental Assistance

The $25 billion rental assistance program, a part of the new, robust stimulus package signed before the end of the year, is one step closer to implementation. Continue reading to learn ...
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December ARPAC Major Investors

December ARPAC Major Investors

Thank you to the following members who became 2020 ARPAC Major Investors in the month of December! Major Investors are those members who invest $1,000 or more a year in the Alabama ...
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December 2020 Membership Report

December 2020 Membership Report

Despite the challenges of 2020, Alabama REALTORS® has closed out the year with record membership numbers. Statewide membership is up 1,004 members, a 6.08% increase since the end of last year. ...
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Nominations for AREC Commissioner Seats

Nominations for AREC Commissioner Seats

The terms of three current Commissioners are set to expire in 2021, and one Commission seat is vacant. Therefore, AAR is requesting qualified candidates interested in serving as a Commissioner to ...
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$900 Billion Stimulus Package Signed – Includes Rent Relief

$900 Billion Stimulus Package Signed – Includes Rent Relief

On December 27, President Trump signed into law a $900 billion COVID-relief bill. The 5,593-page bill covers a wide range of topics, from stimulus money to water infrastructure funding to the ...
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Additional Rural Properties Approved for Historic Tax Credit

Additional Rural Properties Approved for Historic Tax Credit

The Historic Tax Committee reviewed and approved new applications for the Alabama Historic Tax Credit at its meeting on December 16.
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AHFA's Step Up Program Updated to Reflect Current Economic and Market Environments

AHFA's Step Up Program Updated to Reflect Current Economic and Market Environments

AHFA has raised the limit on a homebuyer’s maximum qualifying annual income to $130,600 for its flagship Step Up down payment assistance program. This change will increase the number of Alabama ...
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November 2020 Membership Report

November 2020 Membership Report

As the real estate industry booms amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Association membership continues to climb at the local, state and national levels.
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November ARPAC Major Investors

November ARPAC Major Investors

Thank you to the following members who became 2020 ARPAC Major Investors in the month of November! Major Investors are those members who invest $1,000 or more a year in the Alabama ...
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