One-of-a-Kind Houston Penthouse Sells for $6.9 Million
Property Highlights: Where: Houston, Texas Sold For: $ 6.9 million Features: 9,500-square-foot penthouse with six bedrooms and six bathrooms Added Appeal: 600-bottle, climate-controlled wine room, expansive outdoor space with private pool, movie theater, golf simulator, Himalayan sauna and steam room Perched atop the Astoria in Houston is a full-floor residence with all the bells and […]
NAR Calls for Tech Startups to Apply for Pitch Battle Competition at iOi Summit
Call to Apply for iOi Summit Pitch Battle Competition The Pitch Battle competition is an opportunity for real estate technology startups to showcase their innovations to thousands of industry influencers. Media Contact: Spencer High 202-383-1051 Technology
Local Ordinance Restricting Short-Term Rentals Survives Constitutional Challenge
A federal court in New Jersey upheld the constitutionality of a city ordinance that restricts private property owners’ use of residential properties as short-term rentals. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes
Breaking Into the Top 1%
No matter the market, real estate professionals are always looking for ways to differentiate themselves in order to get to the next level. But what does it take to become part of that elusive 1%? In today’s ultra-competitive market, it takes persistence, tenacity and grit to make it to the top. It also takes a […]
Student Debt Holding Back Millennials
The typical millennial student loan debt load is $ 41,200, which is greater than their average annual income, $ 38,800. This has delayed several major financial and personal milestones, including buying a home. www.nar.realtor – Real Estate Story Ideas
Best Places to Buy a Beach House
A second home on a waterfront can not only be for a household to enjoy but also serve as a potential revenue stream as a rental. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes
Four Ways Real Estate Team Leaders Can Overcome Leadership Loneliness
As rewarding as it can be to lead your own real estate team, it can be lonely at the top. You may be surrounded by people, but they may not be able to fully appreciate the unique challenges of leading a team. You can quickly start to feel unsupported and adrift. Fortunately, there are ways […]
Instant Reaction: CPI Inflation, June 10, 2022
Rising rents and home prices (not part of CPI Inflation) have caught up with multiple years of housing underproduction of single-family homes and apartments. www.nar.realtor – Research
NAR Applauds FHFA Equity Plan for GSEs
NAR Applauds FHFA Equity Plan for GSEs On June 8, 2022, The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released finalized equity plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Learn more. Media Contact: Patrick Newton 202-383-1290