The idea behind Mobile’s initial fine art market experience
Loyola Art Show Aims to Showcase Local Talent in Mobile, Alabama The South boasts a rich tapestry of artistic talent, full of diverse mediums and unique viewpoints. While there’s certainly no shortage of stunning local art, finding adequate spaces to display these creations and foster interaction remains a challenge. Enter the Loyola Art Show, a […]
Forecasts for Alabama’s housing market in 2025 and how to respond
The Alabama housing market is steadily recovering in the first half of 2025, showing improvements in sales, prices, and inventory, which are approaching pre-pandemic levels. Even with economic uncertainties, indicators point to a stable market that is adjusting to new norms. Alabama Realtors® plans to unveil five essential forecasts for the future later this year. […]
Predictions for Alabama’s housing market in 2025 and ways to respond to them
The Alabama housing market has been steadily recovering throughout the first half of 2025. This recovery has resulted in increased sales, rising prices, and a boost in inventory, signaling a return to conditions that resemble those before the pandemic. Even amidst economic uncertainty, the indicators show a stable market that is inching towards new norms. […]
County supervisors talk about adjustments to merit and cost-of-living raises due to changes in the job market
This article summarizes the discussions held during the Yavapai County Supervisors’ Conference on April 29, 2025, regarding employee compensation amid a changing job market. There was an emphasis on updating county employment materials related to cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). One supervisor mentioned that there’s been a rise in job applications from local candidates; however, there hasn’t […]
Predictions for Alabama’s housing market in 2025 and how to respond to them
The Alabama housing market has made steady progress during the first half of 2025, leading to an uptick in sales, prices, and inventory, and it’s beginning to resemble conditions seen before the pandemic. Even with some economic hesitations, indicators point to a stabilizing market that is moving towards a new equilibrium. AlabamaRealtors® plans to release […]
ICE raid at large marijuana operation raises concerns for California’s legal cannabis market
Camarillo – Since federal immigration agents targeted a major licensed cannabis operator this month, messages of fear, sadness, and confusion have flooded the cannabis industry. “It sent a shockwave through the community,” remarked Hirsch Jain, founder of Ananda Strategy, which advises cannabis businesses. “Everyone is communicating through text threads.” The Glasshouse brand, recognized for significantly […]
Alabama’s real estate market sees encouraging progress in June as the recovery continues.
Alabama Housing Market Report for June The Alabama Association of Realtors has released its June Economic and Real Estate Report, shedding light on some interesting trends in the housing market. Statewide home sales saw a notable increase for the second month in a row, rising by 8.2% from May 2024 and 10.9% compared to June […]
Foley’s Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market makes it into the Top 10 Best Farmers Markets list by Newsweek.
The Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen Market in Foley has earned a spot as one of the top 10 farmers markets in the U.S., according to Newsweek’s 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards. This isn’t the first time it’s been recognized, as it also made the top 10 in the USA Today Leader’s Choice Awards in 2021 […]
Alabama’s new beverage laws will open up a fresh market and benefit local businesses.
As ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails continue to rise in popularity across the country, lawmakers in Alabama are inching closer to meeting this growing consumer demand while also boosting local businesses. Sales of RTD beverages are skyrocketing, making them the fastest-growing segment within the alcoholic beverage industry. Many consumers in Alabama are eager for these products […]
Alabama’s housing market experiences yearly growth even with a small drop in monthly numbers, April report shows
Alabama Housing Market Shows Year-Over-Year Growth in April 2025 The Alabama housing market experienced notable growth year-over-year in April 2025, even though there were some minor declines in key areas over the preceding months. This includes metrics like home sales, prices, and overall sales volume, as highlighted in the recent Alabama Economic and Real Estate […]