Alabama Supreme Court Holds Lot Owner Violated Restrictive Covenant
The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed the trial court’s injunction against a lot owner (Cole) who sought to subdivide his property in violation of the neighborhood’s…
The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed the trial court’s injunction against a lot owner (Cole) who sought to subdivide his property in violation of the neighborhood’s…
By: Amelia K. Steindorff, Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC As 2023 draws to a close, it’s a good idea to be familiar with these 2023…
ALTA unveiled its new brand identity—redesigned for the first time in nearly 60 years to reflect how the industry has adapted in the digital age—and…
The ALTA Good Deeds Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to Urban Ministry, Inc. in Birmingham. The announcement was made at the ALTA ONE conference in…
Jeff Parmer is a director for the Central East Region which includes Jefferson, St. Clair, Calhoun, Cleburne, Randolph, Clay, Talladega and Shelby Counties. He was…
Do you have a bank client who needs title work all over Alabama? Do you have trouble finding an independent abstractor who can do a…
The U.S. Secret Service has advised about an increase in reports of real estate fraud concerning vacant properties. These schemes involve a criminal that identifies…
Tara Leiter is the Director for the counties of Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Bibb, Perry, Dallas, Wilcox, Marengo, Sumter, Greene, and Hale. Tara helped open, and manages,…
Meagan is the director of the Northeast region consisting of the following counties: Limestone, Madison, Jackson, Dekalb, Cherokee, Etowah, Blount, Marshall, Cullman, and Morgan. Meagan…
Source: Alabama Real Estate Journal / James Benedetto James Benedetto has reported that home sales in the state decreased in August 14.5% year-over-year from 6,345…
Source: HousingWire By Brooklee Han Right-to-list agreement firm MV Realty has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 33 states. The story was first reported by…
Good news! eRecording is available in Alabama. You can eRecord your documents in Alabama through multiple vendors right now. Below is a list of counties…
Baldwin County charges a Mineral Tax but Escambia, Mobile and Monroe Counties do not collect for these charges. The charge is $.15 an acre rounded…
Don’t be shy about asking the probate clerks to buzz you through the locked half-door at the front of their office. The computer search terminals…
Scott Thornley is a director for the counties of Colbert, Fayette, Franklin, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Marion, Walker, and Winston. Scott is a Partner in the…
The Mapping Departments and Reappraisal Departments often contain a wealth of information on property report cards. The information included on the cards can be helpful…
Act No. 2023-63 was passed (and made effective) on April 20, 2023. It authorizes the appointment of temporary probate judges (to serve with the current…
1. Always search additional spellings, abbreviations and possible misspellings of names. 2. Always ask realtors and lenders for the parties’ full legal names. It is…
The Alabama Department of Insurance has updated several regulations concerning licensing and compliance requirements for several categories of insurance professionals. Click on the links below…
For those of you who are Alabama notaries, The Notary Public Act becomes effective September 1, 2023. Highlighted are the most relevant portions, but please…