Michael Crist

Financial literacy is the “ability to use knowledge and skills to manage financial resources effectively for a lifetime of financial well-being.”[1]  Yet despite its importance, financial literacy can often seem like the elephant in the room of many households. The topic of money and wealth is addressed in a variety of ways for different cultures.… Continue Reading The Impact of Financial Literacy on Homeownership: Financial Literacy Indicators

By Audra Slinkey, Home Staging Resource When you see before-and-after photos of spaces not staged versus staged, it’s easy to quickly become a believer in home staging! Vacant spaces, in particular, absolutely need to be staged for these 3 HUGE reasons… An empty room EASILY SHOWS its flaws. I don’t know about you, but I’m not… Continue Reading 3 Reasons Why Staging a Vacant Home Is Critical

NAR members and Association staff can borrow up to six electronic books, digital audios and/or videos at no cost, through the Virtual Library eBooks Collection. Members can also borrow up to three books for 30 days from the Library Catalog for a nominal fee of $10. Call Information Services at 800.874.6500 for assistance. Real Estate Concepts: A Handbook… Continue Reading New Books–March 2019

REALTORS® reported that seller traffic weakened in January 2019 compared to conditions one year ago. The REALTORS® Seller Traffic Index registered 42 in January 2019, according to NAR’s January 2019 REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey.[1] A  level below 50 indicates more respondents reported weaker seller traffic than stronger seller traffic in January 2019 compared to one… Continue Reading Homeowners Remain Reluctant to Move/Sell as of January 2019

 Dangerous concrete, very special Oreos,  a unique way to get around town from Citroën and much more, compiled by Anne-Marie Siudzinski, Senior Library Information Specialist. Why is concrete dangerous?  Find out here. Live in The House Of Tomorrow, if you have $3 million to renovate it. Food expiration dates, clarified. Jessica Paro/flickr/2003 Game of Thrones Oreos. … Continue Reading What We’re Reading: February 25-March 1

By Erica Christoffer YPN leaders: As the spring market starts to heat up, you’re likely searching for ways to not only get your YPN members involved, but also support them in their businesses. So we’ve compiled a few event ideas from other YPN groups that will help you keep your YPN active, involved, and beneficial… Continue Reading Think Spring With These Ideas To Grow Your YPN

NAR released a summary of pending home sales data showing that January’s pending home sales pace was up 4.6 percent last month but fell 2.3 percent from a year ago. Pending sales represent homes that have a signed contract to purchase on them but have yet to close. They tend to lead existing-home sales data… Continue Reading January 2019 Pending Home Sales