Alabama REALTORS® Endorses Kirk Hatcher for Senate District 26

Alabama REALTORS® Endorses Kirk Hatcher for Senate District 26

The Alabama REALTORS® Political Action Committee (ARPAC) announced on Tuesday its endorsement of Representative Kirk Hatcher for Alabama Senate District 26. 
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December 2020 Education Offerings Report

December 2020 Education Offerings Report

December brings several professional development and CE opportunities at some of our local boards. If you are interested, you should reach out to the local board’s point of contact listed below for ...
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NAR and DOJ Reach Anti-trust Settlement

NAR and DOJ Reach Anti-trust Settlement

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced it has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on anti-trust allegations against MLS rules.
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AAR Breaks Down NAR's Most Recent Buyer Profile Data

AAR Breaks Down NAR's Most Recent Buyer Profile Data

If you think 2020 was a challenge for REALTORS®, you’re right, but it was also a tremendous opportunity as the pandemic caused many Americans to take a close look at their ...
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Alabama Realtors® Challenges CDC Eviction Moratorium in Federal Court

Alabama Realtors® Challenges CDC Eviction Moratorium in Federal Court

The Alabama Association of REALTORS® (AAR) has filed a legal challenge to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Eviction Moratorium (Moratorium) in the United States District Court for the ...
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Governor Announces $200 Million Small Business Grant Program

Governor Announces $200 Million Small Business Grant Program

Governor Ivey announced the Revive Plus program as additional funding for small businesses, non-profits, and faith-based organizations. The Governor set aside $200 million in CARES Act funds for grants up to ...
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Alabama Realtors® Asks Governor Ivey to Establish Rental Assistance Program;  NAR Asks Congress for Rental Relief

Alabama Realtors® Asks Governor Ivey to Establish Rental Assistance Program; NAR Asks Congress for Rental Relief

As the COVID pandemic continues into its ninth month and enters into winter, the need for additional support for both renters and housing providers is increasing. Many renters have struggled to ...
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Gifts, Referral Fees, and MSAs - RESPA Updates and More

Gifts, Referral Fees, and MSAs - RESPA Updates and More

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently provided updated FAQs on the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act’s (RESPA) Section 8 and withdrew old guidance on marketing services agreements (MSA). In this ...
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NAR’s Board Amends Code of Ethics and MLS Rules for Discriminatory Conduct

NAR’s Board Amends Code of Ethics and MLS Rules for Discriminatory Conduct

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Board of Directors made multiple changes at its November 13 meeting that impact NAR’s Code of Ethics and REALTOR®-owned MLSs. You can read about these ...
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Getting to Know Slade McElroy: Your 2021 Alabama REALTORS® President

Getting to Know Slade McElroy: Your 2021 Alabama REALTORS® President

Slade McElroy knows the value of teamwork and sees the upcoming year as an opportunity for Alabama REALTORS® to work towards common goals as a team.  Building on lessons learned in ...
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