It’s no secret that Alabamians love pick-up trucks. Even if you find yourself mired in commuter traffic in growing urban or suburban areas like Huntsville, Birmingham and/or the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, you’re likely to be surrounded by pick-up trucks. In fact, nearly one of every five vehicles on Alabama roads is a pick-up […]

It’s no secret that Alabamians love pick-up trucks. Even if you find yourself mired in commuter traffic in growing urban or suburban areas like Huntsville, Birmingham and/or the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, you’re likely to be surrounded by pick-up trucks. In fact, nearly one of every five vehicles on Alabama roads is a pick-up […]

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 […]

Better is a nonprofit funding therapy for women in Alabama and advocating for overall mental health awareness in the South. In 2021, Better surveyed hundreds of Alabama women finding that the number one obstacle to attending consistent therapy or counseling was finances.

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 […]

Better is a nonprofit funding therapy for women in Alabama and advocating for overall mental health awareness in the South.

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 […]

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 it out in hopes rates will fall. Let’s look at some context that can help you understand why so many buyers are jumping off the fence and into action rather than waiting to buy.

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 […]

Alabama primary election this week - Business Counsel of Alabama shares its list of endorsed candidates.

Alabama political news today, Business Counsel of Alabama endorses candidates who support job creation in the Alabama workforce.

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? […]

Business Council of Alabama releases candidate endorsements in Alabama political news today. Yellowhammer reports a round-up of candidate endorsements.

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 […]

A recent study by J.D. Power found 27% of likely shoppers say they would consider an EV in the next four years.

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 […]