Turn Your Open House into a Must-Attend Event

Turn Your Open House into a Must-Attend Event

Open houses remain a key part of real estate marketing, but in today’s fast-paced environment, these events must evolve to meet buyer expectations. The traditional “put up a sign and hope ...
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A Market in Transition: Key Signals for Alabama REALTORS® This Spring

A Market in Transition: Key Signals for Alabama REALTORS® This Spring

As Alabama’s spring housing season begins to bloom, REALTORS® are navigating a market defined by competing forces. Seasonal demand is building, mortgage rates are offering a temporary boost, and inventory is ...
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CNN Week Ten Recap - Legislature Sprints To Spring Break Recess

CNN Week Ten Recap - Legislature Sprints To Spring Break Recess

Before departing Montgomery for its annual Spring Break recess this week, the Alabama Legislature addressed several high-profile measures as available meeting days continue to tick down.
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Client Privacy in the Digital Age

Client Privacy in the Digital Age

The REALTOR® Code of Ethics makes one thing clear: protecting client confidentiality is not optional. As outlined by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), agents are obligated to preserve the confidentiality ...
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Consumer Guide: How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

Consumer Guide: How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

Heating and cooling a home can be a big expense, especially with energy bills climbing in many areas. If you worry about energy costs, you’re not alone. An estimated three-fourths of ...
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Why Referrals Matter in Real Estate and How to Generate Them

Why Referrals Matter in Real Estate and How to Generate Them

Real estate is a relationship-driven industry, and referrals remain one of the most powerful ways to connect with new consumers. When someone refers a REALTOR®, they’re sharing confidence in that professional’s ...
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Alabama Home Sales Increase In February As Average Days On Market Fall Dramatically According To Monthly Economic Report

Alabama Home Sales Increase In February As Average Days On Market Fall Dramatically According To Monthly Economic Report

Home sales rose across the state in February while the average days on market fell by a dramatic double-digit margin as buyers were spurred to action by lower mortgage rates according ...
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AREC Holds March 2026 Meeting

AREC Holds March 2026 Meeting

The Alabama Real Estate Commission (“AREC”) held its third meeting of 2026 on March 19th in Montgomery.
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Make Your Own Luck: Why Preparation Always Wins in Real Estate

Make Your Own Luck: Why Preparation Always Wins in Real Estate

It’s Saint Patrick’s Day, and that means shamrocks, green outfits, and plenty of talk about luck. It’s a fun reminder that good fortune can sometimes appear out of nowhere, but in ...
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Consumer Guide: Thinking of Selling? 7 Factors to Consider

Consumer Guide: Thinking of Selling? 7 Factors to Consider

You’ve thought about selling your home—but it’s a big step. You’re not sure whether it’s the right time. These seven discussion questions can help you think through the decision.
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