Statewide
Top 5 Markets for New Construction During June
August 8, 2018
New construction sales represented 13.6 percent of all residential sales statewide during June, up from 13.5 percent last month and up from 12.6 percent one year ago.
Alabama’s Most Improved Markets During the Second Quarter
August 7, 2018
Alabama’s two fastest growing markets were in the southeast region of the state.
4 of the 6 markets with the largest growth in median sales price were in north Alabama
Second Quarter Home Price Appreciation Rankings
July 25, 2018
4 of the 6 markets with the largest growth in median sales price were in north Alabama
ACRE Welcomes New Leadership Council Members
July 20, 2018
The Alabama Center for Real Estate has added eight new members to its Leadership Council in 2018.
Announcing the 3rd Alabama Real Estate Management Summit
July 19, 2018
On Thursday, August 23, 2018 the Institute of Real Estate Management will host the third annual Alabama Real Estate Management Summit powered by the Alabama Center for Real Estate at Burr ...
Which Counties Have the Most Single Family Building Permit Activity in 2018?
July 13, 2018
Will the single family building permit increase continue?
Analysts expect lumber prices to drop up to 50 percent in the next two years
Rising Material Costs and Labor Shortages Don’t Slow Alabama’s New Construction Market
July 11, 2018
What challenges do Alabama home builders face as we enter the late summer months?
Alabama Sees Decrease in Mortgage Delinquency and Foreclosure
July 3, 2018
Will the first quarter trend continue?
Alabama Homeowners Gained over $15 Billion in Value During the Last Year
July 2, 2018
The average homeowner in Alabama gained over $9,500 in home equity over the last year.
Developers Face Additional Hurdle In Exercising Property Rights
Graffiti As Urban Blight Or Protected Street Art?
June 27, 2018
Moving forward, an issue for developers to consider will include what precautions must be taken if the project involves removing graffiti art.
Fairytale vs. Fact: The Anatomy of the First Time Home Buyer
June 12, 2018
The anatomy of the first time home buyer seems to change depending on which article you read or who you ask - but most of them are just plain fiction. ...
Fair Housing Center of North Alabama Celebrating 25 Years
June 4, 2018
FHCNA’s 25th Anniversary Celebration will be held on June 14 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Report from the Emerging Business and Technology Forum
Robots and New Realities
May 18, 2018
The Emerging Business and Technology Forum (EBITS) was held during the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo on May 17, 2018, at the Omni Shoreham in Washington, DC.
Service Animals And Assistance Animals In Alabama – Landlords’ Requirement To Accommodate
May 1, 2018
Because of the confusion between state law and federal law regarding the definition of service animals, assistance animals, and what may be requested by a landlord that has a no-pets policy, ...
KC Conway and Stuart Norton to Speak at ACREres
April 26, 2018
Alabama Center for Real Estate’s director of research and corporate engagement, KC Conway, and research coordinator, Stuart Norton, will detail the current state of Alabama’s residential real estate climate and the ...
Dr. Alexa Chilcutt to Speak at ACREres
April 22, 2018
Methods of business communication have changed and continue to change at a rapid pace, but the ways in which we build trust, rapport, and our own credibility in the marketplace are ...
Dana Duckworth to Speak at ACREres
April 13, 2018
University of Alabama’s head gymnastics coach, Dana Duckworth will deliver the lunch keynote at ACREres, the Alabama Center for Real Estate’s second annual residential real estate conference and expo on May ...
The Expansion of Landlords' Remedies under the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
April 11, 2018
The Amendment to the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act clearly grants a landlord greater rights to terminate residential leases moving forward.
Making the Right Office Space Decisions as a Government Contractor
April 9, 2018
Jessica Lautz to Speak at ACREres
April 5, 2018
Lautz will explore the make-up of first-time home buyers, the driving forces in home-ownership, and how Realtors can reach and attract future buyers and sellers.
Announcement of ACREres 2018 Theme and Speakers
February 28, 2018
The second annual ACREres residential real estate conference and expo will be held on May 3, 2018, at The Club in Birmingham.
Chad Emerson and KC Conway to Speak at ICSC’s 2018 Gulf South Conference
February 27, 2018
The International Council of Shopping Center’s 2018 Gulf South Conference is in New Orleans on February 28 - March 2.
Five Data Sources to Supplement CRE Evaluations
February 23, 2018
KC Conway offers alternate data sources to supplement cursory commercial real estate evaluation techniques.
Using percent change from 2016 to 2017 to compare Alabama's residential markets
Annual Trends in Alabama's Residential Real Estate Markets
February 22, 2018
Millennial Brokers: The Barrier to Entry in CRE
February 15, 2018
What is driving millennials to choose cottages over commercial?
How far out should my company start our search for office space?
February 1, 2018
As your company grows or changes throughout its lifetime, you may find yourself moving offices many times.
David Skinner to Speak at ACREcom
January 30, 2018
David Skinner of David Skinner Attorney at Law will be speaking at ACREcom 2018, Alabama Center for Real Estate’s eighteenth annual commercial real estate conference and expo on February 9, 2018, ...
The 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act is a Great Opportunity to Rethink Our Fair Housing Practices
January 18, 2018
Much has changed since the passage of the Fair Housing Act in April of 1968.
Stephen McNair to Speak at ACREcom 2018
January 17, 2018
Stephen McNair, owner and senior consultant of McNair Historic Tax Preservation Incorporated, will be speaking at ACREcom 2018, Alabama Center for Real Estate’s eighteenth annual commercial real estate conference and expo ...
Alabama's Real Estate Professionals Are Optimistic Going into 2018
January 11, 2018
The professional real estate community’s outlook for 1st Quarter 2018 moved even higher than last years’ robust expectations.
Christopher Lee to Speak at ACREcom
January 10, 2018
Christopher Lee, president and CEO of CEL Associates, will be speaking at ACREcom 2018, Alabama Center for Real Estate’s eighteenth annual commercial real estate conference and expo on February 9, 2018 ...
Why the Office Market Should Turn to Triple Net Leases
January 9, 2018
The Power of Managing Closing Costs in a Home Purchase
January 5, 2018
Closing costs can vary depending on lenders, the state you reside in, the price of the home, and even the day of the month the closing takes place.
Kathy Deck to Speak at ACREcom 2018
January 3, 2018
Kathy Deck, Director of Community and Economic Partnerships for Culverhouse College of Commerce at the University of Alabama, will be speaking at ACREcom, the Alabama Center for Real Estate’s eighteenth annual ...
Jim Newsome to Speak at ACREcom 2018
December 19, 2017
Jim Newsome, President and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, will be speaking at ACREcom on February 9, 2018 at The Club in Birmingham.
KC Conway to Speak at ACREcom 2018
December 6, 2017
KC Conway will identify economic disruptors and communicate innovative solutions to mitigate risk and maximize opportunity at ACRE’s eighteenth annual commercial real estate expo on February 9, 2018 at The Club ...
Announcement of ACREcom 2018 Theme & Speakers
November 21, 2017
The 18th annual ACREcom commercial real estate conference and expo will be held on February 9, 2018 at the The Club in Birmingham.
Raise the Roof for Sonya
November 20, 2017
Graduate students from the marketing program in the University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce and the Habitat for Humanity UA Campus Chapter aim to raise $100,000.
Retail’s Pain is Industrial’s Gain: The Convergence of Retail and Industrial CRE Sectors
November 17, 2017
High-tech disruptions in the mainstream marketplace are creating a brilliant convergence between retail and industrial sectors.
Bidding for Business: Online Auctions in an Evolving Real Estate Industry
November 10, 2017
The real estate industry is expanding with great virility, to include the evolution of online auctions.
Low Income Housing in Alabama in 2017
November 2, 2017
Alabama ranks among the most affordable places to live in the United States
Chad Emerson: The Details In Downtowns
October 26, 2017
High-end shopping and living are shifting back downtown.
Self-Storage in State of Alabama – Hotter Than Ever
October 23, 2017
Why self-storage is a solid investment in Alabama.
The Future of Retail Real Estate
October 10, 2017
The future for data-smart brick and mortar retail is bright.
ACRE Adds Director of Research & Corporate Engagement
October 6, 2017
Alabama week in real estate 9/30/17
September 30, 2017
Week in real estate
Alabama Week in Real Estate (9/9/17
September 10, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate
REAL Charts: Alabama housing inventory falls in July, sales hold steady
September 6, 2017
Alabama housing inventory falls in July, sales hold steady
Alabama Week in Real Estate (9/2/17
September 3, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate
Alabama Week in Real Estate (August 26)
August 27, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate (August 26)
Alabama Week in Real Estate (August 19)
August 19, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate (August 19)
REAL Charts: New construction home sales up over last year
August 18, 2017
New construction home sales up over last year
Alabama Week in Real Estate (August 12)
August 12, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate (August 5)
Alabama Week in Real Estate (July 22)
July 23, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate (July 22)
Alabama Week in Real Estate (July 15)
July 14, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate (July 15)
Alabama land broker instructs Kansas Realtors, bringing ALC designation course to Montgomery
July 12, 2017
Alabama land broker instructs Kansas City Realtors
REAL Charts: Alabama new construction sales up in May
July 10, 2017
Alabama new construction sales up in May
Alabama Week in Real Estate (July 8)
July 9, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate (July 8)
AI technology could have lasting impact on real estate
July 7, 2017
AI technology could have lasting impact on real estate
Alabama Week in Real Estate (July 1)
July 2, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate (July 1)
VIDEO: Historic tax credit expert talks new bill, potential for more projects
June 30, 2017
Historic tax credit expert talks new bill, potential for more projects
Alabama Week in Real Estate (June 24)
June 24, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate (June 24)
Alabama Real Estate Management Summit returning August 25
June 23, 2017
Alabama Real Estate Management Summit returning August 25
Aging population could have impact on real estate market
June 22, 2017
Aging population could have tremendous impact on real estate market
South had one of the highest percentages of single-family tear-down starts in 2016
June 20, 2017
South had one of the highest percentages of single-family tear-down starts in 2016
Alabama's Week in Real Estate (June 17)
June 18, 2017
Alabama real estate news for this week
Alabama remains hot spot for home flipping
June 15, 2017
Alabama remains hot spot for home flipping
Alabama loan performance continues to improve
June 14, 2017
Alabama loan performance continues to improve
Alabama Week in Real Estate (6/10/17)
June 10, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate 5/27/17
What type of office lease did you sign?
June 8, 2017
James Lomax with Colliers International talks lease types
Where does Alabama stand on age of construction workers?
June 7, 2017
Where does Alabama stand on age of construction workers?
REAL Charts: April new home sales up from last year
June 1, 2017
New Construction numbers are in for April
Potential for more rural projects, new oversight committee among notable changes to Historic Tax program
May 30, 2017
What's changed about Alabama's Historic Tax program?
Days on the market falling nationwide and in Alabama
May 26, 2017
Days on the market falling nationwide and in Alabama
Alabama Week in Real Estate 5/20/17
May 22, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate 5/20/17
Alabama sales up, market more balanced during 2017's opening months
May 15, 2017
Alabama sales up, market more balanced during 2017's opening months
Alabama Week in Real Estate (WiRE) 5/13/17
May 14, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate (WiRE) 5/13/17
Lomax: Why the lease term matters
May 12, 2017
Lomax: Why the lease term matters
REAL Trends: Alabama leader in percentage of cash sales
May 10, 2017
REAL Trends: Alabama leader in percentage of cash sales
How do credit scores affect home insurance rates for Alabamians?
May 9, 2017
Home insurance rates are affected by credit scores
Alabama Week in Real Estate (WiRE) 5/6/17
May 7, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate (WiRE) 5/6/17
Scenes from the first Alabama Residential Real Estate Conference & Expo
May 5, 2017
A look at the first Alabama Residential Real Estate Conference & Expo
Alabama expert weighs in on mortgage rates, new home stock
May 3, 2017
Mortgage lender on current rate situation
Alabama Week in Real Estate (WiRE) 4/29/17
April 30, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate 4/29/17
Limited seating available for ACREres
April 28, 2017
Just a few seats remain for Alabama residential conference
It's time to go green: Study shows demand for sustainability growing with homebuyers
April 27, 2017
Homebuyers are looking at sustainability more.
Gallup: Most believe home values in the South will rise
April 27, 2017
Gallup poll indicates most believe home prices will rise in the South.
ACRE releases Alabama Affordability Index for 1Q 2017
April 26, 2017
ACRE releases Alabama Affordability Index for 1Q 2017
Atlanta mega agent says young Realtors can take advantage of technology
April 24, 2017
Robert Bairstow will be a panelist on the ACREres panel discussion May 4.
Five things to know in real estate this week
April 24, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate (WiRE) 4/22/17
April 23, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate (WiRE) 4/15/22
ACREres panelist shares keys to success in real estate
April 21, 2017
One ACREres panelist says marketing plans has been successful.
ACRE adds new team member
April 21, 2017
ACRE brings on Education & Marketing Coordinator.
What does a Landlord mean when they say, 'Operating Expenses?'
April 20, 2017
Colliers International's James Lomax gives insights into what landlords mean when they say "operating expenses."
REAL Charts: Alabama new home sales up in February
April 19, 2017
Alabama new home sales up slightly in February.
ACREres panelist says young Realtors can win by adapting to proven methods
April 18, 2017
Cathy Alley will be one of four mega agents to serve on the ACREres panel May 4.
Builder confidence remains solid for April
April 17, 2017
Builder confidence remains solid in April.
Alabama Week in Real Estate (WiRE) 4/15/17
April 16, 2017
Dominating the market: Chattanooga mega agent on what distinguishes the most successful Realtors
April 13, 2017
Todd Henon has almost 20 years of experience in the real estate industry in Chattanooga.
Southeast mega agents to headline ACREres panel
April 11, 2017
Some of the top real estate agents in the Southeast will speak at ACREres on May 4.
Alabama Week in Real Estate (WiRE) 4/8/17
April 9, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate (WiRE) 4/8/17.
ACRE releases 2Q Real Estate Confidence Index
April 7, 2017
Second quarter 2017 Alabama Real Estate Outlook Very Optimistic.
AHFA revises sales price limits for Mortgage Credit Certificates: Here's what that means for homebuyers
April 6, 2017
The Alabama Housing Finance Authority announced last month that it has revised the sales price limits for borrowers using the agency’s Mortgage Credit Certificate.
Fannie Mae study sheds light on homeownership education
April 4, 2017
Homeownership education/counseling highlighted in recent study.
Alabama Week in Real Estate (WiRE) 4/1/17
April 1, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate for 4/1/17
If content is king, then distribution is queen: ACREres presenters to talk dissemination of content
March 29, 2017
Industry veterans to talk distribution for Realtors at ACREres.
Rent-to-Revenue Ratio and why it's important to your business
March 28, 2017
Knowing rent-to-revenue ratio is important for clients.
Alabama Week in Real Estate (WiRE) 3/25/17
March 25, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate for 3/25/17.
Sirote's Levitt to headline Realtor Land Institute Spring Conference April 20-21
March 22, 2017
Alabama chapter of the Realtor Land Institute will hold its Spring Conference April 20-21.
ACREres: 'Wow sellers, win listings and inspire referrals'
March 16, 2017
ACREres will take place May 4 at The Club atop Red Mountain in Birmingham.
How will population affect housing over the next 10 years?
March 15, 2017
Home sales in the next 10 years will be affected by a rising population.
Alabama Week in Real Estate (WiRE) 3/11/17
March 11, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate 3/11/17.
Despite shortage and cost burden, Alabama fares better than most states on ELI affordability and availability
March 9, 2017
Every state, including Alabama has a shortage of housing units available for extremely low income renters.
Alabama homes post equity gain in 4Q compared to 2015
March 9, 2017
Alabama sees some equity gains in homes across the state compared to 4Q 2015.
Five things to know about ACRE's upcoming residential real estate conference, ACREres
March 8, 2017
ACRE will host ACREres, a residential real estate conference, May 4 at the Club in Birmingham.
Alabama still among the lowest for property taxes
March 8, 2017
Alabama ranks second in the country for lowest property taxes.
Two things that could change Alabama's previous historic tax credit program
March 6, 2017
Historic tax credits are back on the table in Alabama.
Alabama Week in Real Estate (WiRE) 3/4/17
March 4, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate for March 4, 2017
Expectations for Alabama's real estate market in 2017
March 3, 2017
What are some things to expect out of Alabama in terms of home prices?
All-cash sales fall in Alabama
March 3, 2017
All-cash sales have fallen slightly in Alabama.
Video: Southeastern Land Group's Jonathan Goode visits ACRE
March 2, 2017
Jonathan Goode of Southeastern Land Group visits the Alabama Center for Real Estate.
Here's what to look for when getting a CRE appraisal
March 1, 2017
Here's a few things to look for when getting a CRE appraisal.
Historic tax credit could help meet demand in changing urban centers
March 1, 2017
Urban centers are changing, and demand for office and apartment space is increasing.
New tool available to measure housing affordability
February 27, 2017
A new tool is available to measure housing affordability by income throughout the United States.
Single women outpacing male counterparts in home buying
February 27, 2017
Single women now make up 17 percent of home buyers.
Week in Real Estate (WiRE) week of 2/25/17
February 25, 2017
Alabama Week in Real Estate for 2/25/17.
CRE industry expecting stable growth in 2017
February 23, 2017
Commercial Real Estate forecast shows stable growth for industry in 2017.
Historic tax credit impact: Smaller cities, as well as large urban centers, could benefit long term
February 21, 2017
Alabama's historic tax credit has had an impact on several cities, but that could stretch to smaller communities in the future, experts say.
Misconceptions about homeownership: 'A battle the industry fights every day'
February 20, 2017
Many aspiring homeowners have misconceptions about mortgage requirements.
Alabama Week in Real Estate (Week ending 2/18)
February 19, 2017
Check out the headlines this week in real estate.
Vision from the C-Suite: ACREcon panel discussion tackles 2017 economy
February 16, 2017
Panelists offer insights on the 2017 economy during ACREcon's Vision from the C-Suite.
Alabama foreclosure inventory continues decline in December
February 15, 2017
Alabama foreclosure inventory dropped by another 24 percent in December.
Five ways the Alabama Historic Tax Credit program could be improved
February 7, 2017
A recent study of Alabama's Historic Tax Credit program included a few suggestions for improvement.
Insights from the C-Suite: Real Estate heavyweights to weigh in CRE outlook at ACREcon
February 2, 2017
ACREcon 2017 will feature some of CRE's biggest heavyweights from across Alabama.
Alabama foreclosure inventory down from a year ago
February 1, 2017
The number of homes in foreclosure in Alabama has fallen since November 2015.
Top four potential hurdles for home buyers in 2017
January 31, 2017
Home buyers will face a number of challenges when entering the market in 2017.
Technology in real estate will continue to advance in 2017
January 30, 2017
Expect more changes in real estate technology for 2017.
A day in the life of a real estate property manager
January 26, 2017
Property managers give students a glimpse into foundation of real estate.
What does HUD's insurance premium reversal mean for real estate?
January 23, 2017
A new FHA policy announced days before the inauguration was reversed before it could take hold. Find out what impact this could have on real estate.
Rents in Alabama's major markets on the rise, consistent with the rest of the nation
January 18, 2017
How do Alabama's apartment rents stack up against the rest of the country?
Five tips to Realtor productivity on an Alabama snow day
January 17, 2017
Snow days can cause delays, but here are some tips for Realtors to stay busy during snowy weather.
REAL Charts: Alabama new home sales up in November
January 13, 2017
New home sales in November are up compared to October and the previous November.
What does Trump's presidency mean for business in 2017?
January 11, 2017
A new administration could mean big changes for American businesses.
Federal Home Loan Bank-Atlanta AHP Competitive application deadline Feb. 2
January 5, 2017
The deadline for FHLB-Atlanta's AHP Competitive is less than a month away.
New FHA report could spell good news for Alabama home buyers
January 3, 2017
A new report by the Federal government could spell good news for Alabama home buyers.
Rate hike culmination of year that included Brexit, the Cubs and Donald Trump
December 21, 2016
How does the Fed rate hike stack up against other big events in 2016?
What affect will the FED's decision have on housing?
December 19, 2016
Will the Federal Reserve's decision to raise the Federal Fund Rate affect housing at all?
How will hot multifamily market be affected by higher rates?
December 16, 2016
The apartment sector remained hot in 2016, as investors looked to secondary and tertiary markets as viable places to put investment dollars.
Birmingham CRE professionals weigh in on FED rate increase
December 15, 2016
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in a year this week.
Some look to 'health sharing' as alternative to health insurance
December 13, 2016
For Realtors, health sharing may be a viable alternative to health insurance.
Alabama foreclosure inventory down significantly from 2015
December 13, 2016
Foreclosures and foreclosure inventory is down in Alabama from 2015.
Alabama Affordable Housing Index ticks up in 3Q
December 6, 2016
Alabama Affordability Index hits 186.5 for third quarter.
See where Alabama's residential construction employment stands with the rest of the country
December 5, 2016
Residential construction employment in Alabama above 30,000 workers.
Trump picks Carson to lead HUD
December 5, 2016
President-elect Trump calls on Ben Carson to lead Housing and Urban Development agency.
Federal Home Loan Bank-Atlanta AHP Competitive application period opens Jan. 3
December 2, 2016
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta will begin its 2017 Affordable Housing Program Competitive round on Jan. 3.
With holidays approaching, more retailers discovering rural Alabama opportunities
November 30, 2016
Retailers still looking at rural areas of Alabama for opportunities.
Statewide housing inventory drop continues in October
November 30, 2016
Housing inventory drop has led to upward pressure on home prices.
Early registration open for ACREcon 2017
November 29, 2016
The Alabama Center for Real Estate presents ACREcon 2017 at The Club atop Red Mountain in Birmingham.
Alabama follows national trend of home equity increase
October 10, 2016
The Great Recession had a tremendous negative effect on the real estate market, but one area in particular is making a rebound.
Home sales, prices continue to rise in Alabama
October 10, 2016
Alabama continues to see a rise in home sales and prices as consumers enter the final quarter of 2016.
