CNN Week Six Recap - Legislative Session Reaches Halfway Mark as Key Bills Advance

CNN Week Six Recap - Legislative Session Reaches Halfway Mark as Key Bills Advance

The 2026 regular session of the Alabama Legislature has reached its halfway point as today is the 15th meeting day of the 30 meeting days that the Alabama Constitution allows for ...
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Home Sales Decrease As Sales Prices Increase Across State During January According To Monthly Economic Report

Home Sales Decrease As Sales Prices Increase Across State During January According To Monthly Economic Report

Home sales took a traditional seasonal tumble in Alabama in January, but median sales prices continued to rise year-over-year according to the Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released by the ...
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Governor Ivey Appoints Three to Alabama Real Estate Commission

Governor Ivey Appoints Three to Alabama Real Estate Commission

On February 19, 2026, Governor Kay Ivey appointed Jim Dye, Shawn Reeves, and Vaugh Stough to the Alabama Real Estate Commission, effective October 1, 2026. 
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AREC Holds February 2026 Meeting

AREC Holds February 2026 Meeting

The Alabama Real Estate Commission (“AREC”) held its second meeting of 2026 on February 19th in Montgomery. 
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Celebrating the Retirement of Page Brooks

Celebrating the Retirement of Page Brooks

After nearly 20 years of dedicated service to the Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® (HAAR) and ValleyMLS, Page Brooks is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of positivity, professionalism, and unwavering member ...
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Alabama’s Mardi Gras: Where Tradition and Celebration Meet

Alabama’s Mardi Gras: Where Tradition and Celebration Meet

Mardi Gras is more than a single day of celebration; it’s a season rich in history, symbolism, and community spirit. In Alabama, that history runs especially deep.
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Alabama’s Housing Market Finds Its Footing in 2025

Alabama’s Housing Market Finds Its Footing in 2025

After a challenging post-Covid period marked by sharp swings in interest rates and buyer hesitation, Alabama’s housing market entered 2025 with something it had been missing for several years: momentum. ...
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CNN Week Five Recap - Real Estate Bills Advance as Session Nears Midpoint

CNN Week Five Recap - Real Estate Bills Advance as Session Nears Midpoint

Last week in the Alabama Legislature proved to be a busy one for bills affecting real estate and housing as two measures secured final passage, two others passed the House, and ...
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Budget-Friendly Staging Tips to Help Your Home Sell Faster

Budget-Friendly Staging Tips to Help Your Home Sell Faster

Selling a home doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune on upgrades or hiring a professional stager. In fact, with a few smart, budget-friendly moves, you can make a property look ...
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New FinCEN Reporting Requirements for Non-Financed Real Estate Transactions

New FinCEN Reporting Requirements for Non-Financed Real Estate Transactions

Beginning March 1, 2026, certain residential real estate transactions must be reported to the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) under the Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule (“RRE”). ...
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