Residential Real Estate
Pending Home Sales Slid 4.0% in November
Pending Home Sales Slid 4.0% in November With mortgage rates falling throughout December, home-buying activity should inevitably rebound in the coming months and help economic growth. Media Contact: Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178
Demand for Vacation Homes Slowing, Report Says
The pandemic-fueled second home boom may be coming to an end, but here’s why it will likely remain elevated compared to historical averages. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes
From Paralegal to Real Estate Professional: Finding Success Every Step of the Way
This past November, I had the opportunity to sit down with Rookie of the Year finalist Nicole Dudley during the NAR NXT, the REALTOR® Experience conference in Orlando, Florida, to discuss all things real estate—from how she transitioned into the role by way of her paralegal career to the way in which Schuler Bauer Real… […]
Second-Home Demand Shows Signs of Slowing
More home buyers may be getting priced out due to rising prices, mortgage rates, and a recent federal government loan fee increase. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, December 22, 2022
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate decreased to 6.27% from 7.08% six weeks ago. As a result, homeownership has become nearly 10% more affordable in the last six weeks as the monthly mortgage payment decreased to $ 2,140 for the median-priced home. www.nar.realtor – Research
Games are Won in the Fourth Quarter
As team leader you’re probably wondering, “how do I end the year strong?” “How can I get my team motivated and keep them motivated through changing conditions, uncertainty, and the end of the year?” Having a relentless focus on the last quarter will pay huge dividends to those who stay focused and stay in the… […]
Your Blueprint for Brokerage Growth
Why Branding With JPAR® May Be More Valuable Than Ever Hitting the market in 2011, JPAR® – Real Estate has now taken its independent, agent-centric franchise model across the country. Here, JPAR® – Real Estate President and CEO of Company Owned Operations Mark Johnson, and Laura O’Connor, president and COO, JPAR® Franchising, give us a… […]
The Number One Misconception About Working in Luxury Real Estate
Even though it may be natural to assume that luxury real estate professionals only deal with multi-million dollar properties or with high-end clients and estates that are out of reach of “normal” clients, nothing could be farther from the truth. Today, the designation of luxury pertains as much to experience and service as to the… […]
Increase Results with a Better Follow-up Strategy
If you’re like most people, you find yourself always in a mode of “getting ready to get ready.” Well, it’s time to do something about it for greater success. Before you start thinking about all the different avenues there are to utilize to either get business as an agent, or to increase your sales team… […]
NAR Forecasts 4.78 Million Existing-Home Sales, Stable Prices in 2023
2023: 4.78 Million Existing-Home Sales, Stable Prices NAR’s Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun, unveiled the association’s forecast for 2023 during NAR’s fourth annual year-end Real Estate Forecast Summit. Media Contact: Troy Green 202-383-1042