Common Violations & Tips for Dealing with the Alabama Real Estate Commission

Common Violations & Tips for Dealing with the Alabama Real Estate Commission

Going before the Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) for any reason is likely not on your bucket list. The Commission, the governmental entity charged by the Legislature with enforcing licensing laws, ...
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The ARPAC Impact

The ARPAC Impact

How does investing in ARPAC affect me, my business, and the real estate industry?
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Social Media Do’s & Don’ts for REALTORS®

Social Media Do’s & Don’ts for REALTORS®

As the social media landscape evolves, the rewards are rising, but so are the risks. You should be aware of these concerns as you create content for public view. Take the ...
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AREC Meets, Discusses Sunset Committee Review

AREC Meets, Discusses Sunset Committee Review

At the meeting, Director Vaughn Poe provided an update on the review of the Commission by the Alabama Legislature’s Sunset Committee.
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Bill Proposes ‘Pandemic Savings’ for First-Time Home Buyers

Bill Proposes ‘Pandemic Savings’ for First-Time Home Buyers

The First-Time Homebuyer Pandemic Savings Act would allow up to $25,000 of a coronavirus-related retirement distribution to be tax-exempt and penalty-free as long as it is put toward the down payment ...
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Annual Meeting Going Virtual & Other Association Updates

Annual Meeting Going Virtual & Other Association Updates

The Alabama REALTORS® Annual Meeting originally scheduled for October 18-19, 2020 in Point Clear will be shifted from an in-person meeting to a virtual format due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. ...
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AHFA Announces New Rural Homebuyer Program

AHFA Announces New Rural Homebuyer Program

This program will be used in conjunction with the Step Up down payment assistance program and provides a subsidy that helps lower a homebuyer’s monthly mortgage payment and decreases upfront costs.
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New Grant Program for Alabama Small Businesses

New Grant Program for Alabama Small Businesses

Governor Kay Ivey announced a new grant program, called Revive Alabama, for Alabama’s small businesses on July 8.
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COVID-19 SBA Updates

The coronavirus small business relief programs are ongoing.
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June ARPAC Major Investors

June ARPAC Major Investors

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