The Alabama Real Estate Commission (“AREC”) held its second meeting of 2026 on February 19th in Montgomery. 

After nearly 20 years of dedicated service to the Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® (HAAR) and ValleyMLS, Page Brooks is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of positivity, professionalism, and unwavering member ...

Mardi Gras is more than a single day of celebration; it’s a season rich in history, symbolism, and community spirit. In Alabama, that history runs especially deep.

After a challenging post-Covid period marked by sharp swings in interest rates and buyer hesitation, Alabama’s housing market entered 2025 with something it had been missing for several years: momentum. ...

Last week in the Alabama Legislature proved to be a busy one for bills affecting real estate and housing as two measures secured final passage, two others passed the House, and ...

Selling a home doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune on upgrades or hiring a professional stager. In fact, with a few smart, budget-friendly moves, you can make a property look ...

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”). ...

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 ...

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 ...

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! ...