October 2020 Education Offerings and Events
October 6, 2020
October brings several exciting professional development and CE opportunities at some of our local boards. If you are interested, you should reach out to the local board’s point of contact listed ...
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September ARPAC Major Investors
October 5, 2020
Thank you to the following members who became 2020 ARPAC Major Investors in the month of September! Major Investors are those members who invest $1,000 or more a year in the Alabama ...
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Alabama Real Estate Commission Holds September Meeting
September 28, 2020
The Alabama Real Estate Commission met on September 24 to discuss business and conduct hearings.
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Appraisal Issues: What Can I Do?
September 22, 2020
Appraisals coming in below the expected value or contract price can be a huge impediment to a pending home sale. Sellers can take steps to avoid an unexpectedly low appraisal but ...
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State Officials Warn of Unlicensed/Unscrupulous Contractors in Wake of Hurricane Sally
September 21, 2020
As residents begin to clean up from the damage left by Hurricane Sally in Baldwin and Mobile counties and across south Alabama, Attorney General Steve Marshall, Insurance Commissioner Jim Ridling and ...
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Governor Ivey Announces $1.5 Million for Local Road and Bridge Projects
September 15, 2020
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation recently announced that $1.5 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various local road and bridge projects. ...
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Propane Tanks on Rural Property: Leased versus Owned
September 15, 2020
Rural properties commonly have a propane tank if a residence is on the property. When these properties are for sale, there is often confusion around the issue of who owns the ...
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NAR Opposes CDC Eviction Order
September 8, 2020
Effective September 4, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ordered a nationwide eviction moratorium through December 31, 2020. This applies to all rental units.
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Alabama Supreme Court Upholds As-Is Clause in Residential Purchase Agreement
September 8, 2020
REALTORS® applaud the Alabama Supreme Court for a unanimous decision last week upholding the right to contract and providing stability for real estate professionals and buyers and sellers.
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Montgomery Area Association of REALTORS® Supports Upcoming Vote on Property Tax Increase
September 8, 2020
The Montgomery Area Association of REALTORS® on Tuesday announced its support of the proposed property tax increase on the ballot in the upcoming November 3 election.
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