The Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026 (formerly SB 292, now Act 2026-536) was designed to strengthen protections against real estate fraud involving seller impersonation and fraudulent conveyance, especially of vacant ...

The homebuying journey rarely follows a straight line. A consumer who was actively touring homes a few months ago may have paused their search because of changing finances, limited inventory, mortgage ...

If you've spent any time on social media lately, you've probably heard that video is king. Every platform seems to prioritize short-form videos, and it's easy to feel like you should ...

Statewide REALTOR® membership continued its positive momentum in June, reaching 18,721 members. This represents an increase of 375 members, or 2.04%, compared to July of last year.

As the cliché goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and for REALTORS®, that first impression can go a long way toward building confidence and establishing ...

The Alabama Real Estate Commission (“AREC”) has released its monthly statistics on the pass-fail rates of the state’s pre-license schools. The data covers the previous 12 months and focuses on the ...

Thank you to the following members who became 2026 ARPAC Major Investors in the month of July! 

Summer is coming to a close, and while some REALTORS® stay busy all season long, others may find that summer offers a natural pause in their business. Between vacations, family schedules, ...

The homebuying process involves many important steps, and for first-time buyers especially, it can feel like there are a lot of new terms and moving parts to understand.

While the closing table may signal the end of a transaction, it shouldn't mean the end of the REALTOR®/client relationship. The most successful agents know that staying connected with clients long ...