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A Refresher on “As-Is” Contracts in Alabama
June 18, 2026
This article serves as a refresher on how “as-is” contracts operate in Alabama residential real estate transactions.
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June 2026 Judicial Update
June 18, 2026
As always, AAR’s Legal Team monitors both state and federal appellate court opinions to bring you summaries of cases that impact real estate. Click below to read about the most recent ...
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Title Protection Options in the AAR Purchase Agreement
June 18, 2026
AAR’s purchase agreements contain various title protection options for the buyer and their lender. This article provides information about what each title protection option is, as well as how payment for ...
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Recent Legal Line Questions
June 18, 2026
The Legal Line is a free resource available to Alabama REALTORS®. Below are some recent questions submitted and their responses. If these questions spark a question for you, please contact us! ...
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Seller Property Condition Disclosures: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices
April 10, 2026
Seller Property Condition Disclosures can be a helpful starting point for prospective buyers, but they come with risks and their helpfulness to the buyer can be limited in some cases. This ...
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April 2026 Judicial Update
April 10, 2026
As always, AAR’s Legal Team monitors both state and federal appellate court opinions to bring you summaries of cases that impact real estate. Click below to read about the most recent ...
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The Basic Ethics of AI in Real Estate
April 10, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a novelty. It’s here, it’s fast, and it’s quietly reshaped how real estate professionals work. From drafting listing remarks to responding to leads, generating marketing ...
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Recent Legal Line Questions
April 10, 2026
The Legal Line is a free resource available to Alabama REALTORS®. Below are some recent questions submitted and their responses. If these questions spark a question for you, please contact us! ...
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New FinCEN Reporting Requirements for Non-Financed Real Estate Transactions
February 11, 2026
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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The Importance of Independent Contractor Agreements
February 11, 2026
One of the major factors that distinguishes real estate licensees from other types of professionals is the fact that the majority of real estate licensees are classified as independent contractors. Although ...
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