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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 […]

Powerful online database now available for Alabama manufacturers

Alabama businesses now have access to a solution that will help strengthen the local and domestic manufacturing supply chain. The Alabama Technology Network (ATN), the state’s manufacturing extension partnership, announced today the launch of CONNEX™ Alabama, a powerful online manufacturer database and connectivity platform provided for Alabama manufacturers. It’s designed to help manufacturers connect, find local […]

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 […]

Exporting Alabama Coal, Growing Alabama Jobs

It’s no secret that Alabama’s economy is booming, and so is business at your Port. In 2021 alone, the Port was responsible for $85 billion of economic impact and created nearly one-in-seven jobs statewide. On top of that, our economic activity sent more than $2 billion in tax revenue back to state and local governments. […]

Exporting Alabama Coal, Growing Alabama Jobs

It’s no secret that Alabama’s economy is booming, and so is business at your Port. In 2021 alone, the Port was responsible for $85 billion of economic impact and created nearly one-in-seven jobs statewide. On top of that, our economic activity sent more than $2 billion in tax revenue back to state and local governments. […]

Exporting Alabama Coal, Growing Alabama Jobs

It’s no secret that Alabama’s economy is booming, and so is business at your Port. In 2021 alone, the Port was responsible for $85 billion dollars of economic impact and created nearly one-in-seven jobs statewide. On top of that, our economic activity sent more than $2 billion in tax revenue back to state and local […]

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

“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 […]

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 with the release of the “Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report”, a monthly source for statewide market statistics. Published monthly and annually, the AAR has recently released two issues – the 2022 Annual Report and the December 2022 Monthly […]

Community college system adds $6.6B into Alabama's economy

When it comes to creating a positive return on investment, the Alabama Community College System is delivering for the Alabama taxpayer. According to a recent study, students and alumni of community colleges within the system added $6.6 billion to Alabama’s economy in 2021, supporting one out of every 27 jobs in the state. The independent […]

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 with the release of the Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report, a monthly source for statewide market statistics. Published monthly and annually, the AAR has recently released two issues – the 2022 Annual Report and the December 2022 Monthly Report. […]

Community colleges add $6.6B into Alabama's economy

When it comes to creating a positive return on investment, the Alabama Community College System is delivering for the Alabama taxpayer. According to a recent study, students and alumni of community colleges within the system added $6.6 billion to Alabama’s economy in 2021, supporting one out of every 27 jobs in the state. The independent […]

Beat the winter blues with an easy home refresh

As the daffodils begin to bloom all signs point to Spring just around the corner.  The new season is always the perfect time for a fresh start. An easy refresh in your home is a great way to bring new life to your space after the dreariness of Winter. Something as simple as moving a […]

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 with the release of the Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report, a monthly source for statewide market statistics.  Published monthly and annually, the AAR has recently released two issues – the 2022 Annual Report and the December 2022 Monthly Report. […]

Freedom real estate offers 'Freedom to Succeed'

“With the resources that Freedom provides Invariant in our relationship, Freedom basically gives us the ability to be successful.” David Anderson, Invariant Corp. Freedom Real Estate was founded in 2014 on the basis of ethical fair play and the desire to provide the best results for our stakeholders. We are local market experts in the […]

Bill Roark’s Freedom Real Estate Story

Established in 2014, Freedom Real Estate is the creation of Torch Technologies co-founder Bill Roark. As CEO of Torch, Roark guided the organization to national recognition as one of Forbes’ Small Giants in the America’s Best Small Companies list and Entrepreneur magazine’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in America. Torch is now one of the […]

8 health and wellness amenities along the Singing River Trail

The 200+ miles on the Singing River Trail will be a greenway trail of connection through the towns that make up the North Alabama region. Bonds between communities will be strengthened through the SRT by creating new opportunities for tourism, education and health and wellness.  Alabama is in the bottom five states in the country […]

Visit Decatur for the annual Festival of the Cranes

The Festival of the Cranes is an annual three-day event that takes place in January at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur to celebrate the winter migration of over 14,000 Sandhill cranes, as well as endangered Whooping cranes.  Per the refuge’s mission statement “to conserve the natural and cultural resources of the Wheeler National Wildlife […]

Community funding opportunities in Appalachian Alabama

Recent funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has served to enhance the quality of life in several Alabama communities and create value for local economies. To demonstrate the impact ARC has had in Alabama, the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLTA) produced a video highlighting first-hand accounts, including that of Nick Saban, speaking to […]

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

Evidence of this holiday season’s “busyness” may be showing up in unwanted ways around the house. Imagine after making a list and checking it twice, a clean and fresh home awaits as you head into the new year. What better motivation to tackle a few extra items on that list than the feeling of being […]

Community funding opportunities in Appalachian Alabama

Recent funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has served to enhance the quality of life in several Alabama communities and create value for local economies. To demonstrate the impact ARC has had in Alabama, the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLTA) produced a video highlighting first-hand accounts, including that of Nick Saban, speaking to […]

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

Evidence of this holiday season’s “busyness” may be showing up in unwanted ways around the house. Imagine after making a list and checking it twice, a clean and fresh home awaits as you head into the new year. What better motivation to tackle a few extra items on that list than the feeling of being […]

Tips to prepare your home for cold weather

Nothing impacts your energy use—and therefore, your utility bill—more than the weather. Specifically, the outside air temperature. But even though cold, winter weather is rolling into our area, you don’t have to be at the mercy of mother nature when it comes to home heating costs. According to Huntsville Utilities, there are many simple things […]