Charitable Giving by REALTOR® Associations Jumped 20% Since 2020
Charitable Giving by REALTOR® Associations Up 20% The typical REALTOR® association donated more than $ 12,000 to their community last year, up from $ 10,000 in 2020. Media Contact: Spencer High 202-383-1051
Bank of America Zero Down Payment Mortgage a Potential Boon for Minority Buyers
The path toward homeownership is no cakewalk, but history and data have shown that it can be arduous for specific demographics, particularly among Black and Hispanic buyers. While the racial homeownership gap won’t close overnight, steps by Bank of America could help push the needle in the right direction in select markets. The lender recently… […]
National Association of Realtors® Announces Partnership With PunchListUSA
NAR Announces Partnership With PunchListUSA Under this agreement, NAR members will gain free access to PunchListUSA’s online repair estimates. Media Contact: Spencer High 202-383-1051
Inflation (Finally) Dips, Housing Still a Concern
It’s still not good, but “better” is great news right now. That appears to be the consensus from economists after the latest inflation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed prices are finally starting to come down, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading 8.5%—lower than expected, and a significant improvement over last… […]
Monday Minute: Week of July 25, 2022
Issues this week: Racism/discrimination in banking. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
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Survey Says: Technology REALTORS® Use the Most
Technology and social media have transformed the real estate industry. In fact, among REALTORS®, a reported 96% of survey respondents stated they use smartphones nearly every day. Diving into the data even further, the National Association of REALTORS® 2022 Member Profile survey provides insights on the most popular technology members currently use to be successful.… […]
Market Changes Demand Better Skills, Strategies and Client Service
Market changes are not new to the real estate industry. We have seen many different markets just in the past 25 years. Agents that have been licensed more than 5, 10, 15 or even 25-plus years can confidently say they have seen all kinds of market conditions and will clearly remember the market we are… […]
The Institute: August Luxury Market Report
The Institute’s Luxury Market Report is your guide to analyzing the trends and comparative data on the top-residential markets throughout Canada and the United States. August’s report reviews the current statistics for the luxury market in North America month over month, as well as the 13-month trend. This summer, several trends are making waves. We… […]