Why Demand for Vacation Homes is Dropping
Rising mortgage rates and home prices are hitting the second-home market much harder than the primary-home market. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes
Realtors® Focus on Inventory and Fair Housing Solutions at Legislative Meetings
During a panel discussion, NAR’s leadership team discussed the top issues in real estate with three NAR policy experts. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Broker Confidence Continues to Decline Month-Over-Month
At a macro level, 2022 has been a year of ups and downs for the U.S. economy. Supply chain issues are still prevalent. Inflation continues to rise, although some experts suggest it may have peaked. Thirty-year mortgage rates topped a 5% average. Loan applications have dipped week-over-week. And, of course, fuel prices continue to soar, […]
Rising Hispanic and Latino Homeownership Poses Potential Boon for the Prepared Agent
It’s difficult to predict the future, and it can be even harder to plan for it. Yet, analysts continue to gaze into their crystal ball of data hoping to do both. By that standard, Hispanic and Latino homebuyers are a demographic that real estate experts believe is poised to be a possible wellspring of clients […]
NAR Showcases New Implicit Bias Certificate Course on First Day of Legislative Meetings
NAR Showcases New Implicit Bias Certificate Course The course helps real estate professionals interrupt stereotypical thinking so they can avoid fair housing pitfalls. Media Contact: Patrick Newton 202-383-1290
How Brokers Are Transforming Their Value Prop
One of the greatest lessons learned during the volatility of the past two years is that adaptation is critical to not only survive in the moment, but to thrive in the future. During the National Association of REALTORSⓇ (NAR) 2022 Legislative Meetings in National Harbor, Maryland next week, RISMedia gathers a panel of leading brokers […]
Don’t Be That Person With Email Marketing
Good agents know that it’s essential to connect with their audience, keep them engaged, and provide helpful content that resonates. Great agents actively nurture their sphere of influence through email marketing. There are definite dos and don’ts for email newsletters. It’s frustrating to put time and effort into an email blast that goes unopened. DO […]
U.S. District Court Deals a Blow to NAR and Major Franchisors in MLS Policy Suit
A legal conflict with potentially disastrous implications for the real estate industry has come to a head, pushing leaders across the industry to take swift action. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and several national brands named in a lawsuit over an NAR policy announced that they are fighting a recent court decision designating the […]
Most Home Buyers Use Real Estate Agents
Buying a home is a significant financial transaction, and according to a new report from NAR, 87 percent of all buyers will use a real estate agent to help navigate it. www.nar.realtor – Real Estate Story Ideas
Existing-Home Sales Slip 2.7% in March
Existing-Home Sales Slip 2.7% in March Month-over-month, sales in March 2022 waned in three of the four major U.S. regions while holding steady in the West. Media Contact: Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178