Residential Real Estate
Tips for Deep Cleaning a Home
Keeping a home spic and span can be a time and energy consuming process. However, there are many ways to get and keep a home immaculately clean without breaking a sweat. www.nar.realtor – Real Estate Story Ideas
Is the Status Quo Really a Problem?
Hear Matt Difanis share his thoughts about whether the status quo is even a problem with respect to housing discrimination and racial equity issues. **This video includes uncensored examples of hate speech. Viewer discretion advised!** www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Next Week Could be Crazy (Obviously); Fannie/Freddie Report Higher Profits; Forbearances Increasing or Just Reinstating?
Both GSEs reported financial results for the third quarter of 2020 that were significantly higher than both their Q2 2020 and their 2019 numbers . Fannie Mae’s net and its comprehensive incomes were $ 4.2 billion and Freddie Mac’s net and comprehensive incomes came in at $ 2.5 billion and $ 2.4 billion, respectively. Fannie […]
Realtors® Prepare to “Reset, Refocus, and Get Reinvigorated” During First-Ever Virtual Realtors® Conference & Expo
First-Ever Virtual REALTORS® Conference & Expo The virtual conference opens on Monday, November 2 to REALTORS® around the world. Media Contact: Troy Green 202-383-1042
First-time Buyer Share Declines to 31% in September 2020 But Still Hits 2 Million
Amid more intense buyer competition, rising prices, and higher credit qualifications, the share of first-time buyers continued to decline to 31% in September. www.nar.realtor – Research
Mortgage Rates Mostly Flat Despite Stronger Bond Market
Posted To: Mortgage Rate Watch Mortgage rates are mostly determined by the trading levels of mortgage-backed bonds on the open market. When those bonds improve, mortgage rates move lower, all other things being equal. For a variety of reasons, that typical relationship has been hit and miss on any given day since the pandemic began. […]
2018 Resort & Second-Home Market Issues
An update on current resort and second-home market issues provided by NAR’s Advocacy Group. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes
Existing-Home Sales Soar 9.4% to 6.5 Million in September
Existing-Home Sales Soar to 9.4% in September Each of the four major regions experienced both month-over-month and year-over-year growth. Media Contact: Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178
NAR Study Shows Decline in International Home Buyers
A new study from the National Association of REALTORS® found a decline in the number of foreign homebuyers in the U.S. as well as the total sales volume. www.nar.realtor – Real Estate Story Ideas
Fannie Asks Mortgage Execs How to Improve Condo Lending
The most recent Fannie Mae’s Lender Sentiment Survey focuses on the complexities of lending to the condominium market. The company stresses that this type of housing can play an important role in narrowing the supply gap for affordable housing options as well as providing an attractive alternative for homeowners seeking to downsize. However, since the […]