Residential Real Estate

New Fair Housing Training Requirement

NAR new-member applicants must complete two hours of fair housing training; existing members must complete two hours of fair housing training every three years as a condition of REALTOR® membership, including one training option that is of no cost to members. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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How Team Leaders Can Take Advantage of the Current Real Estate Market

As a real estate team leader, you have an extraordinary opportunity in front of you. As the market fluctuates and many agents become stuck or worse, leave the industry, you can take the opposite approach. You can take charge right now and positively influence the direction of your team’s future. By proving that you are… […]

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Latinos Emerging as Fast-Growing Segment of American Homeownership

“El Chapulin Colorado” was one of the most popular Spanish-language TV series in the 1970s. The protagonist is a superhero “red grasshopper” who, despite often insurmountable obstacles, becomes our champion. Similar to the hardworking and industrious Chapulin, Latinos are the emerging champions of homeownership over the past decade. According to the National Association of Hispanic… […]

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5 Ways for Agents to Remind Themselves of Their Successes

As a salesperson, it can be hard to savor your achievements or victories and they can wind up blurring together. However, it’s important in any career or lifestyle to keep track of your successes. Doing so will bolster your confidence and make you more likely to rack up even more impressive accomplishments. Here are five… […]

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NAR Welcomes FHFA’s Cancellation of August 1 LLPA Fee Increase

FHFA Rescinds August 1 LLPA Fee Increase NAR applauds the FHFA for listening to the industry’s concerns by choosing to drop this fee on borrowers with higher debt-to-income ratios. Media Contact:  Tori Syrek Financing & Credit

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Commercial Real Estate Trends and Outlook

These slides were presented by NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun at the Commercial Economic Issues & Trends Forum on May 9, 2023, as part of the 2023 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings. www.nar.realtor – Research

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RISMedia Now Accepting Nominations for 2023 Real Estate Rookie of the Year Award

In an effort to honor real estate agents who are new to the business yet achieving extraordinary results, RISMedia has opened nominations for its second annual Real Estate Rookie of the Year award, sponsored by industry education leader, Colibri Real Estate. The deadline to nominate an agent to become the 2023 Real Estate Rookie of… […]

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Great Spaces: Character and Charm Abound in Historic LA

In this month’s edition of Great Spaces, we travel back to the 1920s to take a closer look at an English-style manor rich in history.   Property Highlights: Where: Los Angeles, California Listing Price: $ 7.7 million Features: 5,575 square feet complete with four bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Added Appeal: Enchanting, park-like gardens, saltwater pool and […]

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CRD Connect: Honoring Military Personnel and Their Real Estate Needs

Memorial Day is around the corner. While it’s the unofficial start to the summer season, it’s also a special time to recognize the contributions that veterans and military personnel have made to our country. With that in mind, we asked long-time CRD instructor Maurice Taylor, ABR®, GRI, CRS, MRP, SRES®, GREEN, PSA, e-PRO®, to share… […]

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RISMedia Webinar: Back-to-Basics Strategies for Uncovering New Business

For real estate agents, getting back to the fundamentals of strategy can help you discover new business opportunities and expand your client base. From simplifying your tactics to streamlining your approach to lead generation, engagement and sales, you can find success even in an unbalanced and dynamic market. In RISMedia’s next webinar, panelists will share… […]

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