REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey: February 2019 Highlights
First-time buyers accounted for 32 percent of sales (29 percent in February 2018). www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes
Top 1% Work from Home Counties
The coronavirus pandemic period has shown that workers can work at home productively given the state of technology that enables workers to access their work files from anywhere, collaborate, and stay connected. This means that working from home or remotely is likely to become part of the workforce culture. www.nar.realtor – Research
Rising Financial Wealth Boosts Demand for Vacation Homes
Many homeowners buy a second home expecting to use it for family vacations, as a rental, to gain equity, or – upon retirement – a future primary residence. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes
Commercial Redevelopment: Building a Bridge to Fair Housing & Thriving Communities
This panel will explore commercial real estate’s role in building inclusive and thriving communities and share best practices for REALTORS®. Recorded Tuesday, August 18, 2020 as part of Leadership Summit. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Layoffs declined slightly to 1 million last week
A drop in claims for unemployment checks implies that even with new layoffs there are job creations and people are able to come off unemployment. www.nar.realtor – Research
One Together: Building Strong Inclusive Communities (What’s It Going to Take)
Join NAR 2020 President, CAR CEO Michelle Mills Clement and one of the nation’s most preeminent scholars, Dr. Eddie Glaude of Princeton University, as they discuss challenges facing Chicago and cities across the country, and what everyone in the REALTOR® Family can do now. Recorded Tuesday, August 18, 2020 as part of Leadership Summit. www.nar.realtor – […]
Meeting the Moment: How NAR Has Supported Its Members Through the Crisis
Moments of crisis are when associations have the opportunity to shine, and 2020 has given NAR multiple moments to support our members and their businesses. Join NAR CEO Bob Goldberg as he highlights the NAR response and the way forward for REALTOR® leaders. Recorded Wednesday, August 19, 2020 as part of Leadership Summit. www.nar.realtor – Fair […]
Top 5 Least Expensive Vacation Home Destinations
Vacation homes can cost less than $ 100,000 in these counties in Maine, New York, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Michigan. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes
BLS: July Unemployment rates down in 30 states; 3 States at New Series Highs
From the BLS: Regional and State Employment and Unemployment Summary Unemployment rates were lower in July in 30 states, higher in 9 states, and stable in 11 states and the District of Columbia , the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. All 50 states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year […]
Existing-Home Sales Continue Record Pace, Soar 24.7% in July
Existing-Home Sales Soar 24.7% in July Each of the four major regions attained double-digit, month-over-month increases, with the Northeast and West seeing the greatest sales growth. Media Contact: Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178