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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Webinar Covering Details About Hardest Hit Alabama Program on September 16

Webinar Covering Details About Hardest Hit Alabama Program on September 16

The Alabama Housing Finance Authority recently reopened Hardest Hit Alabama (HHA) to help Alabama families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. HHA provides short-term mortgage payment assistance to those who have lost ...
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AREC Held August Meeting – License Renewal Deadline Looms

AREC Held August Meeting – License Renewal Deadline Looms

The Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) met on August 20 for its monthly meeting. All Commissioners were present, either in person or virtually.
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