
PPP Reopened for Loans
January 12, 2021
As part of the $900 billion stimulus package signed into law on December 27, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been renewed with $284.45 billion set aside for new applications. ...
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5 Reasons to Buy Instead of Rent in 2021
January 12, 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
January 12, 2021
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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Our Home Buyer Wasn't Approved for a Loan—What Now?
January 12, 2021
If you're selling a home, it's always exciting when a buyer makes an offer that you accept. Although this is a major milestone on the march toward closing, there are many ...
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December ARPAC Major Investors
January 12, 2021
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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Annual 2020 United Van Lines National Movers Study
January 11, 2021
United Van Lines released the company’s 44th Annual National Migration Study, revealing in 2020 Americans continued to move westbound and southbound – and the COVID-19 pandemic factored into and accelerated many of ...
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December 2020 Membership Report
January 11, 2021
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
January 7, 2021
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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How Grocery Stores Impact U.S. Home Values
January 5, 2021
According to ATTOM Data Solutions' annual 2020 Grocery Store Wars analysis, living near a Trader Joe's, a Whole Foods, or an ALDI might positively affect a home's value - as a homebuyer based ...
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8 Red Flags Home Buyers Will Undoubtedly Notice—And How To Address Them Correctly
January 5, 2021
“When buyers walk into a home, they want to know it’s been well-maintained,” says Lynn Pineda, a Realtor® with eXp Realty in Southeast Florida. “Corroded air-conditioning vents, loose hinges on cabinets, and ...
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