The term “fair housing” is deceivingly simple, but the protections of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and its prohibitions are actually very broad. Read on as we explore some of the prohibitions ...

Real estate professionals must offer equal brokerage services to all consumers, as mandated by federal law and REALTOR® Association rules. Here’s a quick overview of the protected classes.

Upholding the spirit and provisions of the Fair Housing Act is a responsibility that every REALTOR® shares, and though the effort to ensure equal treatment for all is centuries old, federal ...

The FCC recently enacted new rules related to telemarketing, but due to ongoing litigation, it is currently unclear which rule(s) will ultimately take effect, or when they will become effective. In ...

The AAR Legal Line has recently seen an increase in calls voicing concerns that a licensee involved in a transaction has disregarded the deadlines listed in the Purchase Agreement. To be ...

AAR’s Legal Team monitors both in-state and federal appellate courts to bring you summaries of judicial opinions impacting real estate. Read on to learn more.

The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently announced a final rule related to certain all-cash transactions. The rule will take effect on December 1, 2025.

Home and property owners across Alabama will avoid unexpected and dramatic property tax increases thanks to the successful legislative efforts of the Alabama Association of REALTORS® and its partners. 

The summertime tends to be a busy season for the appellate courts, and this year has been no different. With the United States Supreme Court already in its full swing of ...

In the spirit of April being Fair Housing Month, we have compiled some commonly asked questions regarding Fair Housing Law.