A long 20 months ahead
Florence Times Daily – May 31
…”My feeling is that politicians never do anything without a reason. This is her way of saying make up your mind,” said University of Alabama Political Science Professor David Lanoue. Lanoue said most of the noise to get in is apparently from Montgomery where some groups think Artur Davis, who is black, cannot win in Alabama in November. “I don’t hear those same sentiments in other parts of the state,” Lanoue said. “She’s in a career she’s apparently prepared for her whole life. She’s got a lot to lose,” he said…
Housing expert hopeful
Huntsville Times – May 31
Real estate isn’t just Grayson Glaze’s career – it’s his passion. As executive director of the University of Alabama’s Center for Real Estate Research, Glaze helps collect, analyze and interpret real estate data from around the state…Glaze was in Huntsville last week for a real estate symposium and spoke with Times business writer Gina Hannah…
Signs point to slowly recovering economy
Montgomery Advertiser — May 31
Hopes that the real estate market might begin leading Alabama out of the current recession suffered a blow when the monthly sales report for April came out. The report, compiled by the Alabama Center for Real Estate at the University of Alabama, had few of the positive signs that many economists were hoping to see…
Financial report
Florence Times Daily – May 31
…Alabama Center for Real Estate computes the affordability index…This record-setting level is great news for Alabama consumers who are considering home purchases,” said Grayson Glaze, executive director of the real estate center at the University of Alabama.
Glaze said the increase is the result of falling interest rates, a drop in median home prices and an increase in median income…
Education briefs
Birmingham News – May 31
Hundreds of civil engineering students from all over the United States will come to the University of Alabama June 11-13 for the American Society of Civil Engineers’ National Concrete Canoe Competition, the university announced. Called the “America’s Cup of Civil Engineering,” the event includes academic and race events… — About 600 rising high school seniors will participate in the 72nd annual American Legion Boys State convention at the University of Alabama today through Saturday…
College news
Tuscaloosa News – June 1
The University Of Alabama College Of Continuing Studies awarded the following scholarships to students at its annual Honors Day luncheon in Tuscaloosa on April 17…