Existing-Home Sales Slumped 5.9% in October
Fewer homebuyers were able to qualify for a mortgage in October 2022 as mortgage rates climbed higher, with the impact greater in expensive areas of the country and in markets that witnessed significant home price gains in recent years. www.nar.realtor – Research
NAR Names 2023 Leadership Team as Board Approves Changes to Code of Ethics
A series of changes are coming down the pike as the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) wrapped up its three-day conference in Orlando. As the housing market transitions to a more balanced state, a new slate of officers has been named to NAR’s leadership team following the association’s annual conference, NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience.… […]
Create a Team That Increases Your Top and Bottom Lines
When it comes to a business model, two things are always equally important – the top line and the bottom line. The top line is a company’s gross revenues before subtracting operational costs. The bottom line is profits realized after those costs are deducted. The greatest opportunity to scale your real estate business is by… […]
Fighting Seasonal Regression: 6 Ways to Adjust to Less Daylight
The research is clear—losing daylight is the same as losing productivity. A steady march into winter means less sunshine every day, and for everyone except those living in Hawaii and Arizona, last week saw a shift to earlier sunsets and sunrises. As real estate enters its slowest season, how do you defy, or shrug off… […]
NAR’s Lawrence Yun Predicts US Home Prices Won’t Experience Major Decline, Could Possibly Rise Slightly in 2023 if Mortgage Rates Remain at 7%
Yun Predicts US Home Prices Won’t See Major Decline Inflation, elevated mortgage rates, and limited housing inventory will prevent large home price drops for most of the U.S. in 2023. Media Contact: Troy Green 202-383-1042 Residential Real Estate
A Synergistic Approach to Driving Growth and Excellence
Historic partnership sets the stage for an unlimited future at CENTURY 21 Affiliated Above From L to R: David Romero, Dan Kruse and Jasen Schrock No one is more bullish going into 2023 than the energized executive team at CENTURY 21 Affiliated. The award-winning brokerage, ranked the No. 1 CENTURY 21 franchise in the world… […]
Serving Those Who Serve: How to Connect With Military Buyers
Vetaran’s Day 2022 is right around the corner. With so many troops on the front lines for this country, it’s important for real estate professionals to connect with and serve those who serve. Whether you are looking to break into a military niche or simply just connect with this demographic, starting on social media is… […]
Destination: Diversity
Associations are pointing the way to more inclusive cultures, doing more than ever to reflect their communities and eradicate discriminatory practices of the past. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Leverage Your Team for Immediate Results
I will get right to it–you need more business in the next 30, 60, 90 days and into next year and the first quarter and you need to have your agents making that happen right now for themselves and for your overall production. When your team has an increasing backlog inventory of buyer and listing… […]
California Association of REALTORS® Apologizes for Past Discrimination
One of the nation’s largest state associations publicly acknowledges once supporting housing discrimination and details its efforts moving forward to promote equity. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing