A clear message was delivered by the results of the 2022 primary and runoff elections. Alabama voters want political leaders who support a pro-jobs agenda for the Yellowhammer State. The Business Council of Alabama (BCA), working through its political affiliate ProgressPAC, endorsed more than 120 candidates leading up to the 2022 primary elections. All three […]

A clear message was delivered by the results of the 2022 primary and runoff elections. Alabama voters want political leaders who support a pro-jobs agenda for the Yellowhammer State. The Business Council of Alabama (BCA), working through its political affiliate ProgressPAC, endorsed more than 120 candidates leading up to the 2022 primary elections. All three […]

It’s 2022, and Alabama finds itself ranked 50 out of 51 (including the District of Colombia) on Mental Health America’s 2022 Report for states with the best access to mental health care for adults. This statistic alone is one of the reasons Better exists. Better is a nonprofit funding therapy for women in Alabama and […]

A clear message was delivered by the results of the 2022 primary and runoff elections: Alabama voters want political leaders who support a pro-jobs agenda for the Yellowhammer State. The Business Council of Alabama (BCA), working through its political affiliate ProgressPAC, endorsed more than 120 candidates leading up to the 2022 primary elections. All three […]

It’s 2022, and Alabama finds itself ranked 50 out of 51 (including the District of Colombia) on Mental Health America’s 2022 Report for states with the best access to mental health care for adults. This statistic alone is one of the reasons Better exists. Better is a nonprofit funding therapy for women in Alabama and […]

A phrase often heard these days is “date the rate, marry the house.” As homebuyers have watched interest rates rise over last year, this has been the advice to cautious purchasers. Today, buyers are reacting in one of two ways: they’re either making the decision to buy now before rates climb higher, or they’re waiting […]

A phrase often heard these days is “date the rate, marry the house.” As homebuyers have watched interest rates rise over last year, this has been the advice to cautious purchasers. Today, buyers are reacting in one of two ways: they’re either making the decision to buy now before rates climb higher, or they’re waiting […]

A phrase often heard these days is “date the rate, marry the house.” As homebuyers have watched interest rates rise over last year, this has been the advice to cautious purchasers. Today, buyers are reacting in one of two ways: they’re either making the decision to buy now before rates climb higher, or they’re waiting […]

Good public policy happens when the right people are elected, and that’s what this voter guide is all about — identifying the candidates who understand the critical issues and are not afraid to step up and lead Alabama in the right direction. BCA has compiled a visual, user-friendly voter guide of endorsed candidates who have […]

Good public policy happens when the right people are elected, and that’s what this voter guide is all about — identifying the candidates who understand the critical issues and are not afraid to step up and lead Alabama in the right direction. BCA has compiled a visual, user-friendly voter guide of endorsed candidates who have […]

It’s no surprise in an annual Gallup poll, Americans chose real estate as the best long-term investment. And it’s not the first time it’s topped the list, either. Real estate has been on a winning streak for the past eight years, consistently gaining traction as the best long-term investment. What does high inflation mean for real estate investments? […]

Good public policy happens when the right people are elected, and that’s what this voter guide is all about — identifying the candidates who understand the critical issues and are not afraid to step up and lead Alabama in the right direction. BCA has compiled a visual, user-friendly voter guide of endorsed candidates who have […]

It’s no surprise in an annual Gallup poll, Americans chose real estate as the best long-term investment. And it’s not the first time it’s topped the list, either. Real estate has been on a winning streak for the past eight years, consistently gaining traction as the best long-term investment. What does high inflation mean for real estate investments? […]

It’s no surprise in an annual Gallup poll, Americans chose real estate as the best long-term investment. And it’s not the first time it’s topped the list, either. Real estate has been on a winning streak for the past eight years, consistently gaining traction as the best long-term investment. What does high inflation mean for real estate investments? […]

HB 171, the bill renewing the First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Program, received final passage from the legislature earlier this month. With a vote of 25-0, senators moved the bill forward, sending it to the governor for her signature. Alabama Realtors thanks the bill sponsors Representative Kyle South (R-Fayette) and Senator Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) for carrying […]

HB 171, the bill renewing the First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Program, received final passage from the legislature earlier this month. With a vote of 25-0, senators moved the bill forward, sending it to the governor for her signature. Alabama Realtors thanks the bill sponsors Representative Kyle South (R-Fayette) and Senator Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) for carrying […]

HB 171, the bill renewing the First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Program, received final passage from the legislature earlier this month. With a vote of 25-0, senators moved the bill forward, sending it to the governor for her signature. Alabama Realtors thanks the bill sponsors Representative Kyle South (R-Fayette) and Senator Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) for carrying […]

Automobile manufacturers are investing billions in electric vehicles, with pick-up trucks from Ford and Chevy soon becoming available and luxury SUVs expected to roll off the assembly line at the Mercedes plant in Tuscaloosa later this year. A recent study by J.D. Power found 27% of likely shoppers say they would consider an EV in […]

Automobile manufacturers are investing billions in electric vehicles, with pick-up trucks from Ford and Chevy soon becoming available and luxury SUVs expected to roll off the assembly line at the Mercedes plant in Tuscaloosa later this year. A recent study by J.D. Power found 27% of likely shoppers say they would consider an EV in […]

Automobile manufacturers are investing billions in electric vehicles, with pick-up trucks from Ford and Chevy soon becoming available and luxury SUVs expected to roll off the assembly line at the Mercedes plant in Tuscaloosa later this year. A recent study by J.D. Power found 27% of likely shoppers say they would consider an EV in […]

The Alabama Legislature is currently considering several bills that would allow casino gambling, a lottery and sports betting in Alabama. The Alabama Policy Institute has 10 reasons state lawmakers should vote NO on all gambling legislation. Alabama does not need to legalize gambling to enforce current laws: Proponents of these bills will tell you they […]

Alabama’s vast terrain ranks above average according to AirDNA’s market research among short-term rentals in the U.S. The national average occupancy rate is just 60.2%, but investors and second-home buyers will find higher rates throughout rentals in Alabama’s beach, mountain, lake and urban locations. Below is a breakdown of the four places you might want […]

The Alabama Legislature is currently considering several bills that would allow casino gambling, a lottery and sports betting in Alabama. The Alabama Policy Institute has 10 reasons state lawmakers should vote NO on all gambling legislation. Alabama does not need to legalize gambling to enforce current laws: Proponents of these bills will tell you they […]

Alabama’s vast terrain ranks above average according to AirDNA’s market research among short-term rentals in the U.S. The national average occupancy rate is just 60.2%, but investors and second-home buyers will find higher rates throughout rentals in Alabama’s beach, mountain, lake and urban locations. Below is a breakdown of the four places you might want […]