Residential Real Estate
For Demonstration
Learn how the Miami REALTORS® converted two shipping containers into an affordable housing unit, identifying barriers to construction & affordability. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Office Vacancy Rates in 2022
For the past four years, we have seen a steady decline in the demand for office spaces, aggravated by Covid-19, and this trend is ongoing. Overall, the office vacancy rate has risen by 3% since 2019. www.nar.realtor – Research
NAR Policy Forum: Financing the Future of Homeownership
The forum brought together hundreds of policy makers and industry professionals to examine ways in which housing finance reform can protect U.S. consumers and ensure broader access. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Consumers Can Now Accept Opendoor Cash Offers on Zillow in Select Markets
Consumers using Zillow in select markets can now add an Opendoor instant offer to their list of home-selling options while using the portal. Both companies announced Wednesday that they launched their collaborative product allowing homeowners in Atlanta and Raleigh to request a cash offer from Opendoor and a market-price estimate to sell on the open… […]
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, February 16, 2023
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage ticked up to 6.32% from 6.12%. www.nar.realtor – Research
Why Demand for Vacation Homes Is Dropping
These factors are “hitting the second-home market much harder than the primary-home market,” says Redfin economist. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes
Tucson Team Is All in on Partnership
It didn’t take long for Laurie Hassey, who left the mortgage industry to sell real estate, and Layne Lundeen, a colleague at Long Realty in Tucson, to realize the benefits of teaming. “We knew that joining forces would not only give us more marketing impact but would also add value for our clients,” said Hassey.… […]
U.S. Inflation Continues to Drop in January, but Pace Slows
The road to reeling in inflation will take a lot of work, and new reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) offer a glimpse as to why. While the consumer price index (CPI) shows a persisting downward trend in inflation, it also indicates that the pace of easing is cooling. The latest CPI… […]
Global Spotlight: Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo Welcome Foreign Buyers
Above: Coral Bay, located in Sabah, East Malaysia, is home to properties ranging in price from $ 635K – $ 975K USD. This month, two Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) members provide a glimpse into the luxury markets in Malaysia and Japan. Caption: Butler Carey Real Estate Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Carl P.T. […]