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Resourcing and Training Available for REALTORS® through AAR

The most valuable tool one can possess is information, and Alabama Association of REALTORS® makes information in the form of timely market data and expert analysis readily available to its members. Each month and annually the Alabama Association of REALTORS®, in partnership with their team of economists, produces a statistics summary known as the Alabama […]

Resourcing and Training Available for REALTORS® through AAR

The most valuable tool one can possess is information, and Alabama Association of REALTORS® makes information in the form of timely market data and expert analysis readily available to its members. Each month and annually the Alabama Association of REALTORS®, in partnership with their team of economists, produces a statistics summary known as the Alabama […]

Sustainability, resiliency top trends in Alabama home buying

Sustainability and resiliency in homeownership are growing real estate trends. Thoughtful home design offers buyers the opportunity for longevity and savings, but where does one begin? Ensuring homes can withstand major events by using durable materials limits waste overtime. Getting into the nitty gritty for buyers can be overwhelming, that’s why hiring a REALTOR ® […]

4 Safety Tips for Alabama homeowners and potential buyers

Buy in a safe location Safe Wise released a study this year combatting property crime rates by dissecting fear vs. reality. In this study, they named the top 20 safest cities in Alabama. Alabama REALTORS® throughout the state provide geographic expertise in these cities to help buyers find a home they will feel comfortable in. […]

4 Safety Tips for Alabama homeowners and potential buyers

Buy in a safe location Safe Wise released a study this year combatting property crime rates by dissecting fear vs. reality. In this study, they named the top 20 safest cities in Alabama. Alabama REALTORS® throughout the state provide geographic expertise in these cities to help buyers find a home they will feel comfortable in. […]

4 Safety Tips for Alabama homeowners and potential buyers

Buy in a safe location Safe Wise released a study this year combatting property crime rates by dissecting fear vs. reality. In this study, they named the top 20 safest cities in Alabama. Alabama REALTORS® throughout the state provide geographic expertise in these cities to help buyers find a home they will feel comfortable in. […]

In today's competitive real estate market, use these 6 tips to write the strongest offer from Huntsville expert Sid Pugh.

We chatted with Sid Pugh, North Alabama REALTOR® and local broker of The Pugh Group,  to gain insight on the Alabama market and learn how buyers can take their best shot at winning a contract. “Inventory of homes on the market is still very low in most areas. Nationwide we are over 5 million homes […]

6 Tips for writing the best offer in today’s real estate market

We chatted with Sid Pugh, North Alabama REALTOR® and local broker of The Pugh Group,  to gain insight on the Alabama market and learn how buyers can take their best shot at winning a contract. “Inventory of homes on the market is still very low in most areas. Nationwide we are over 5 million homes […]

Celebrations at Realtor Day at the Capitol

“We’re not just selling homes, we’re shaping our communities.” According to Arc Realty Co. South, “agents had a great day celebrating the real estate industry” at REALTOR® Day at the Capitol. This year was uniquely special as Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation declaring March 14 as “REALTOR Day” in Alabama. (AlabamaRealtors/Contributed) The event featured […]

“We’re not just selling homes, we’re shaping our communities.” According to Arc Realty Co. South, “agents had a great day celebrating the real estate industry” at REALTOR® Day at the Capitol. This year was uniquely special as Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation declaring March 14 as “REALTOR Day” in Alabama. The event featured a […]

Celebrations at Realtor Day at the Capitol

This year Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation declaring March 14 as REALTOR Day. The day featured speaker Dr. Kimberly Robinson of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

Alabama Realtors 'Economic and Real Estate Report' provides timely data

The Alabama Association of REALTORS® announced the Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report, a monthly source for statewide market statistics.

Alabama Realtors Economic and Real Estate Report provides timely data

The report provides a wide-range of data that measures the health of Alabama’s economy and all types of valuable real estate information.

Alabama REALTORS® Economic and Real Estate Report provides timely data

If knowledge is power, the Alabama Association of REALTORS® is putting that power right into consumer’s hands.

Holiday cleanup, getting your house back in shape for the new year

Imagine after making a list and checking it twice, a clean and fresh home awaits as you head into the new year.

Holiday cleanup, getting your house back in shape for the new year

What better motivation to tackle a few extra items on that list than the feeling of being clean, organized and ready to conquer 2023?

Holiday cleanup, getting your house back in shape for the new year

Have your home in top shape for the new year with these three simple ways to declutter and get organized as you head into 2023.

In 2018, the Alabama Association of Realtors led a legislative effort to create a First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account (FHSA) program.

3 critical steps to take if you’re planning to buy a house in 2023

How to get pre-approved, get the lowest mortgage rate possible, and find a good agent.

Top 5 Alabama cities with potential for new housing developments

5. Owens Cross Roads 4. Gulf Shores 3. Orange Beach 2. Equality 1. Mountain Brook Alabama

Top 5 Alabama cities with potential for new housing developments

Research done by Stacker takes a deeper look into 50 Alabama cities and their rising home prices. The top five cities from this list are listed below: 5. Owens Cross Roads 4. Gulf Shores 3. Orange Beach 2. Equality 1. Mountain Brook

Top 5 Alabama cities with potential for new housing developments

New inventory mean more jobs for Realtors and (hopefully) better pricing for homebuyers. But what could it mean for developers and investors? Over the last year, low inventory has contributed to rising home prices across the state. We know that prices can soar due to demand in a desired area. And while it might be […]

Alabama draws foreign investment in real estate and business

Current events have drawn attention to foreign investors in U.S. real estate. An increasing number of international buyers are investing in homes and agricultural property across America. In a recent report, the National Association of Realtors says annual foreign investment in U.S. existing home sales increased by 8.5% following three years of declines. The number […]