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John L. Scott Announces New Office in Washington State
John L. Scott Real Estate has announced the opening of a new real estate office, Clark County West, located in Ridgefield, Washington. The city has easy access to both Portland and Vancouver, making it a smart location, the company said. Clark County West is strategically positioned to serve the growth and development of regions including… […]
Lennox Scott Shares His 2023 ‘State of the Nation’ Address
Editor’s note: The following is commentary submitted to RISMedia by J. Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate in Seattle, Washington. John L. Scott Real Estate, with 33 offices and over 1,500 agents, ranked No. 15 out of 1,000 firms on RISMedia’s 2022 Power Broker Report with over $ 12.5 billion […]
How the Pandemic Changed the State of Working
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work and live. While some changes are temporary, others are here to stay. Here, Tina Lapp, head of local brands for Colibri Real Estate, offers her take on how the pandemic has created challenges and opportunities for working women. How have opportunities for working women changed over […]
Early State Delinquencies Drop Below Pre-COVID Levels
The nation’s mortgage delinquency rate is inching closer to its pre-pandemic level as early stage delinquencies improve. CoreLogic says that in March of this year 4.9 percent of all mortgages were 30 days or more past due, including loans in foreclosure. This is the lowest rate since March 2021, the month the pandemic hit, and […]
New Claims for State Unemployment Benefits Increased Last Week
Unadjusted new jobless claims totaled 857,148 in the week ending September 5, an increase of 20,140 (2.4%) from the previous week. www.nar.realtor – Research
NAR Partners with State, Local Realtor® Associations on Vacant and Abandoned Property Prevention
NAR Works to Prevent Vacant and Abandoned Property A four-part webinar series explores the work of REALTORS® and local government officials in the prevention of property vacancy and abandonment. Media Contact: Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193
Comparing Mortgage Payment Status by State
NAR has analyzed the ability of mortgage holders to meet their mortgage payments by state, age group, and income. www.nar.realtor – Research