Real Estate

REALTORS® Are Donating More Money, Time to Charity

NAR Daily News Magazine - September 14, 2022 - 11:00pm

Real estate professionals are deepening their involvement in giving back to the communities, according to a new NAR report.

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12 Tech Startups Vying for Glory in the Real Estate Space

NAR Daily News Magazine - September 13, 2022 - 11:00pm

At NAR’s iOi Summit this month, the annual Pitch Battle will aim to identify the next great innovation to help your business flourish.

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Experts: Buyers Should Shop Around for a Mortgage as Rates Rise

NAR Daily News Magazine - September 7, 2022 - 11:00pm

Borrowers stand to save thousands by gathering multiple quotes from lenders.

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Background, Credit Checks Are Fertile Ground for Lawsuits

NAR Daily News Magazine - September 6, 2022 - 11:00pm

Property managers and other real estate professionals must follow these steps to stay in compliance with federal and state consumer data regulations.

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Mortgage Rates Rise Again, Nearing Affordability Threshold

NAR Daily News Magazine - August 31, 2022 - 11:00pm

If borrowing costs get just a little higher, the average household may be blocked from homeownership, warns an NAR economist.

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10 REALTORS® You Should Want to Emulate

NAR Daily News Magazine - August 31, 2022 - 11:00pm

How this year’s finalists for NAR’s Good Neighbor Awards have accomplished extraordinary feats to improve their communities through volunteerism.

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FSBOs Usually Soar in a Hot Market. Not This Time

NAR Daily News Magazine - August 29, 2022 - 11:00pm

Housing volatility is pushing more sellers to work with real estate pros rather than go it alone. Here’s how to capitalize on higher interest in your real estate services.

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REALTORS® Rush Aid to Kentucky, Missouri Flood Victims

NAR Daily News Magazine - August 28, 2022 - 11:00pm

The REALTORS® Relief Foundation has given $1 million to help with emergency housing needs during the cleanup.

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Economist: Mortgage Rates Hurt Buyers More Than Home Prices

NAR Daily News Magazine - August 24, 2022 - 11:00pm

As the average for a 30-year loan rises again, an NAR researcher says higher borrowing costs have triple the impact on monthly mortgage payments.

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Survey: 94% of Sellers Don’t Disclose Property Defects

NAR Daily News Magazine - August 24, 2022 - 11:00pm

They admit hiding a known issue with the home, which is against the law in most states. These are the 13 most common problems buyers find after closing a transaction.

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NAR: Contract Signings, Down Again, May Have Hit Bottom

NAR Daily News Magazine - August 23, 2022 - 11:00pm

Pending home sales in July dropped nearly 20% year over year as the housing market continues to slow. But a turnaround is in sight, says Lawrence Yun.

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New-Home Sales Plummet as Rising Costs Sideline More Buyers

NAR Daily News Magazine - August 22, 2022 - 11:00pm

In another sign of a reversal of fortune for homebuilders, new-home sales in July tumbled to their slowest pace in six years.

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Homes Haven’t Been This Unaffordable Since 1989

NAR Daily News Magazine - August 21, 2022 - 11:00pm

Housing affordability hit a 33-year low in June, according to NAR data. But an increase in inventory and stabilizing mortgage rates may stem the tide.

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Mortgage Rates Settle In the 5% Range

NAR Daily News Magazine - August 17, 2022 - 11:00pm

As inflation appears to have peaked, borrowing costs are starting to stabilize.

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Experts: Changes to Supply Chain Will Benefit Commercial Real Estate

NAR Daily News Magazine - August 17, 2022 - 11:00pm

U.S. companies are looking to bring operations home from overseas, which will open new opportunities for commercial brokers, speakers at NAR’s C5 Summit say.

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Latest Home Sales Data Points to ‘Housing Recession’

NAR Daily News Magazine - August 17, 2022 - 11:00pm

While prices continue to rise, existing-home sales fell in July for the sixth consecutive month and are down dramatically from a year ago, according to NAR’s latest housing report.

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Builders Concerned About Sudden Pullback in New-Home Market

NAR Daily News Magazine - August 15, 2022 - 11:00pm

One in five reported reducing their prices in the past month to increase sales and limit contract cancellations. But a better outlook may be on the horizon, says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.

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What Climate, Health Care Bill Doesn’t Do

NAR Daily News Magazine - August 14, 2022 - 11:00pm

Inflation Reduction Act leaves out tax measures that would have derailed real estate investment.

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10 Most Affordable Lake Towns

NAR Daily News Magazine - August 14, 2022 - 11:00pm

Water views for less than $300,000? A realtor.com® study identifies where buyers can snag waterfront property at an affordable price.

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Mortgage Rates Rocket Back Above 5%, But Market ‘Stabilizing’

NAR Daily News Magazine - August 10, 2022 - 11:00pm

Though weekly changes in borrowing costs are volatile, housing activity is reaching more balanced levels—which is ultimately good for buyers, says Freddie Mac’s chief economist.

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