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NAR Advocacy Policy Priorities Outlined During 2023 Realtors® Annual Conference

NAR’s priorities include improving access to homeownership, expanding economic opportunities, and promoting NAR research to inform policymaking. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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REALTORS®: Share Exclusive Offers With Your Clients Before, During and After the Move

Buying or selling a home can be a challenging, stress-filled and often emotional experience, especially in today’s complex real estate market. As a REALTOR®, you’re resolved to help your clients make the process go as smoothly as possible from start to finish. Luckily, REALTOR Benefits® is there for you—and your clients—with exclusive savings on key… […]

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Selling a House During Divorce

Divorce is a civil court procedure that dissolves the bonds of matrimony between two former spouses. During a divorce, courts will divide property, figure out child custody and make decisions about spousal support, among other things. Selling a house during a divorce can become complicated and can be costly. There are many legal issues to… […]

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Mortgage Applications Decrease During Last Week of May

Mortgage applications decreased 2.3% from one week earlier, according to the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA), released Thursday. The drop marks the third straight week of declines, indicating that market headwinds continue to hinder both refinancing and new mortgages. Key findings: The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan […]

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Mortgage Rates Start Stronger But Moved Higher During The Day

Posted To: Mortgage Rate Watch Mortgage rates began the day with promise. Actually, it was the underlying bond market (which largely dictates mortgage rates) was sending promising signals by apparently building on the bigger improvements seen on Tuesday. This is exactly what mortgage lenders needed in order to feel comfortable setting rates at even lower […]

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Vacation Home Sales Surges During Pandemic

In 2020, vacation home sales rose by 16.4%, outpacing the 5.6% growth in total existing-home sales. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Demand for Residential, Industrial, and Recreational Land Increases During the Pandemic

Land sales rose at a healthy pace in 2020 compared to the collapse in transactions of commercial real estate structures. www.nar.realtor – Research

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All Metro Areas Saw Home Prices Rise During Fourth Quarter of 2020

Placeholder Eighty-eight percent of the metros followed (161 areas) saw double-digit price increases. Media Contact:  Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178

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Realtors® Prepare to “Reset, Refocus, and Get Reinvigorated” During First-Ever Virtual Realtors® Conference & Expo

First-Ever Virtual REALTORS® Conference & Expo The virtual conference opens on Monday, November 2 to REALTORS® around the world. Media Contact:  Troy Green 202-383-1042

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Window to the Law: Showing Guidance During a Pandemic

In-person showings can be a potentially risky activity, as the coronavirus is still actively spreading in many parts of the country. By following a few key guidelines, real estate professionals can serve the best interests of their clients in selling or buying a home, while also protecting the health and wellbeing of all concerned. www.nar.realtor […]

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