Alabama Real Estate Commission Holds September Meeting

Alabama Real Estate Commission Holds September Meeting

The Alabama Real Estate Commission met on September 24 to discuss business and conduct hearings.
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Appraisal Issues: What Can I Do?

Appraisal Issues: What Can I Do?

Appraisals coming in below the expected value or contract price can be a huge impediment to a pending home sale. Sellers can take steps to avoid an unexpectedly low appraisal but ...
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State Officials Warn of Unlicensed/Unscrupulous Contractors in Wake of Hurricane Sally

State Officials Warn of Unlicensed/Unscrupulous Contractors in Wake of Hurricane Sally

As residents begin to clean up from the damage left by Hurricane Sally in Baldwin and Mobile counties and across south Alabama, Attorney General Steve Marshall, Insurance Commissioner Jim Ridling and ...
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Governor Ivey Announces $1.5 Million for Local Road and Bridge Projects

Governor Ivey Announces $1.5 Million for Local Road and Bridge Projects

Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation recently announced that $1.5 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various local road and bridge projects. ...
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Propane Tanks on Rural Property: Leased versus Owned

Propane Tanks on Rural Property: Leased versus Owned

Rural properties commonly have a propane tank if a residence is on the property. When these properties are for sale, there is often confusion around the issue of who owns the ...
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NAR Opposes CDC Eviction Order

NAR Opposes CDC Eviction Order

Effective September 4, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ordered a nationwide eviction moratorium through December 31, 2020. This applies to all rental units.
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Alabama Supreme Court Upholds As-Is Clause in Residential Purchase Agreement

Alabama Supreme Court Upholds As-Is Clause in Residential Purchase Agreement

REALTORS® applaud the Alabama Supreme Court for a unanimous decision last week upholding the right to contract and providing stability for real estate professionals and buyers and sellers.
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Montgomery Area Association of REALTORS® Supports Upcoming Vote on Property Tax Increase

Montgomery Area Association of REALTORS® Supports Upcoming Vote on Property Tax Increase

The Montgomery Area Association of REALTORS® on Tuesday announced its support of the proposed property tax increase on the ballot in the upcoming November 3 election.
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August 2020 Membership Report

August 2020 Membership Report

Despite the uncertainty from the effects of COVID-19, membership in the REALTOR® organization continues to rise across the board. Here's the monthly breakdown of local, state, and national Association membership.
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August ARPAC Major Investors

August ARPAC Major Investors

Thank you to the following members who became 2020 ARPAC Major Investors in the month of August! 
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