Wait, What? 18 Unforeseen Things New REALTORS® Should Know
“But dad…whattaya MEAN you won’t hire me to sell your house? So WHAT if I only got my real estate license three months ago and have no listings yet. You chose your real estate agent friend over ME? Over FAMILY?” You likely aren’t laughing if you’re reading this and in the business. Because in real… […]
NAR Releases 2023 Statistical and Forecast News Release Schedule
NAR 2023 Statistical and Forecast News Release Schedule All NAR 2023 statistical and forecast news releases will be distributed at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Media Contact: Troy Green 202-383-1042
Existing-Home Sales Drop for the Eighth Straight Month and Decline 1.5% in September 2022
September 2022’s existing-home sales reached a 4.71 million seasonally adjusted annual rate, declining 23.8% from September 2021. www.nar.realtor – Research
Selling a Second Home— at Least a Part of It
With new apps, real estate pros are offering clients a way to buy vacation homes at a fraction of the cost. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes
Existing-Home Sales Decreased 1.5% in September
Existing-Home Sales Decreased 1.5% in September Three out of the four major U.S. regions saw sales fall month-over-month, while the West held steady. Year-over-year, sales dropped i Media Contact: Troy Green 202-383-1042
Could Solving the Housing Shortage Help Close the Racial Gap, Too?
A report highlights housing supply issues and how a multifaceted approach could be key to improving housing equity as well. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Instant Reaction: Housing Starts, October 19, 2022
Housing starts weakened in September 2022, driven by insufficient single-family home construction and multifamily apartment building. www.nar.realtor – Research
The Times They Are A-Changin’: Is Your Team Ready to Adapt?
Years ago, I was preparing for a class and an agent came bounding into the room with a rather gregarious attitude, loudly proclaiming, “Agents who sit in the front row make the most money!” It’s been 20-plus years since that day and that agent still sits in the front row of every class he takes.… […]
Elevated Inflation Starts To Hit Consumers’ Pockets; However, Retail Sales Are Higher Than Pre-pandemic
Amid unyielding inflation and rising borrowing costs, consumers are starting to cut spending, mostly on big-ticket items. www.nar.realtor – Research
NAR Integrates CompStak into RPR® Platform as Benefit for Commercial Members
NAR Integrates CompStak into RPR® All NAR commercial members will have access to CompStak Exchange, an analyst-reviewed comp data and analytics platform. Media Contact: Spencer High 202-383-1051 Commercial & Investment Real Estate, Technology