Judgment Reversed Against Applicant with Service Dog
Applicant’s references to the dog as service animal raised question whether landlord knew of disability. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
In Advocacy, REALTORS® Take the Lead
Last year was a year of action by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) that achieved tangible legislative and policy results on affordable housing supply. This year, we’re continuing this fight. Because of our work in 2022, Congress knows a shortage of 5.5 million affordable homes available for purchase—the largest such shortage in 50 years—has… […]
Let ‘Em Cook: The Top 5 Hottest Markets in Each Region
Not every city or metro is feeling the freezing effects of higher mortgage rates and dwindling consumer confidence. The local nature of real estate means that a snapshot of housing should look like a spectrum, with gradients of up and down, hot or not. At any given time, it is important to recognize which places… […]
HGAR Honored by VISIONS Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
The Hudson Gateway REALTOR® Foundation, the charitable arm of HGAR, was honored by VISIONS/Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired at their Annual Awards event held at the Pelham Bay/Split Rock Golf Course in the Bronx. Gail Fattizzi, president of the HG REALTOR® Foundation, accepted the award on behalf of the Foundation. Several Foundation trustees,… […]
3 Ways to Test Out ChatGPT
While there has been a tech revolution in real estate over the years, embracing new technology can still be daunting for those trying to figure out what works for their business. Unless you’ve lived under a rock for the past year, you’ve probably heard that artificial intelligence (AI) is making a splash in real estate… […]
NAR Certification Helps Agents Support, Understand Military Clients
Though only 7% of this country’s general population are veterans, the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans has found they comprise some 13% of America’s homeless population. The number has decreased significantly over the past decade, but much work remains in the ongoing effort to provide this most basic human need to the individuals who risked… […]
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
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… […]
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… […]