Spring Cleaning Checklist: Refresh Your Home for the Warmer Season

Spring Cleaning Checklist: Refresh Your Home for the Warmer Season

Spring is the perfect time to start fresh with a thorough cleaning and assess your home's condition. Continue reading for a comprehensive checklist so you can set the stage for the ...
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Housing Affordability Jumped in February. Here’s What that Means for Buyers.

Housing Affordability Jumped in February. Here’s What that Means for Buyers.

Alabama experienced its most affordable housing month since April 2024. But is this a turning point or a temporary break in an ongoing affordability crunch? Find out what you need to ...
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Guide to the Corporate Transparency Act

Guide to the Corporate Transparency Act

This article is updated regularly with the most up-to-date information regaring the Corporate Transparency Act. 
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Opening Doors: The History of Fair Housing in the U.S.

Opening Doors: The History of Fair Housing in the U.S.

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 ...
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Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report For February Shows Continuing Monthly and Yearly Increases In Home Sales

Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report For February Shows Continuing Monthly and Yearly Increases In Home Sales

Alabama’s housing market continued its rising sales trend in February with a 11.9% uptick over the previous month and a 9.1% increase compared to 2024 according to the Alabama Economic and ...
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Capitol News and Notes – Week 6 Recap – REALTOR® Bill Signed and REALTOR® Bill Filed

Capitol News and Notes – Week 6 Recap – REALTOR® Bill Signed and REALTOR® Bill Filed

The Legislature wrapped up its sixth week of the 2025 session last week, officially passing the halfway mark. With legislators and staff on a break this week, the total number of ...
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AREC Holds March 2025 Meeting

AREC Holds March 2025 Meeting

The Alabama Real Estate Commission held is monthly meeting last week. During the meeting, AREC announced plans to update its Risk Management course and continued growth in license applications. Read on ...
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Client Retention vs. Acquisition: Why Long-Term Relationships Matter More Than You Think

Client Retention vs. Acquisition: Why Long-Term Relationships Matter More Than You Think

Acquiring new clients often takes center stage in the fast-paced world of real estate. However, maintaining clientele is what leads to long-term success.  Read more below on why relationships are key ...
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FCC Rules Regarding Telemarketing

FCC Rules Regarding Telemarketing

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 ...
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A Letter to the Membership: HB230

A Letter to the Membership: HB230

We are writing to inform you of an important update to Alabama real estate license law that will take effect next month on April 18, 2025.
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