Today we honor those who have served our country, and those who are actively serving in the military, or have a spouse who is currently or has served in the past. Looking at data from the recently released 2016 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, we can see home buying trends among active-duty service members… Continue Reading Veteran’s Day 2016: Active-Duty Military and Veteran Home Buyers
How will the real estate market be impacted by Donald Trump’s victory and Republicans controlling both chambers of Congress? Though Mr. Trump is a real estate man, his policy platform has been largely vague on real estate proposals. Here are my thoughts on how certain real estate issues may play out under President Trump and… Continue Reading How Trump’s Presidency Could Impact Real Estate
By Seth Price, digital marketing specialist and vice president of industry relations for Placester Do you consider yourself to have a great personal brand? Would you buy a house from yourself? If you hesitate in answering those questions, it’s time to take a deeper look at your personal brand. People still like to do business… Continue Reading Do You Know the ABCs of Personal Branding?
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 7, 2016) – Bill Brown, a second generation Realtor® from Oakland, California was installed today as 2017 president of the National Association of Realtors® at the association’s Board of Directors meeting during the 2016 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. Brown has been active in real estate for 36 years and is the founder… Continue Reading NAR Installs 2017 Officers
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 7, 2016) – Barbara B. Lach, a Realtor® from Columbus, Ohio has received the National Association of Realtors® 2016 Distinguished Service Award. The honor is presented yearly to no more than two of NAR’s more than 1.2 million members. Winners were recognized at the REALTORS® Conference & Expo in... Read MorePowered by WPeMatico
ORLANDO (November 7, 2016) – Pat G. Kaplan, a Realtor® from Portland, Oregon has received the National Association of Realtors® 2016 Distinguished Service Award. The honor is presented yearly to no more than two of NAR’s more than 1.2 million members. Winners were recognized at the REALTORS®... Read MorePowered by WPeMatico
Floods have claimed more lives and property than any other natural disaster overt the past century, and it isn’t just happening along the coast. Major flooding has occurred in every state as a result of hurricanes, rising waters, severe rain and even melting snow. Flood insurance is available to help property owners protect themselves. That… Continue Reading Skipping Flood Protection a “Really Big Mistake,” Say Experts
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 6, 2016) – Housing affordability, demographic shifts and e-commerce’s impact on retail spaces are among the top pressing issues Realtors® should be knowledgeable about heading into 2017. That’s according to a forum on the emerging trends affecting real estate at the 2016 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. Providing their timely insights on residential… Continue Reading Realtors® Can Gain a Competitive Edge by Understanding Real Estate’s Top Issues in 2017
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 6, 2016) – A panel composed of five members of the generation following millennials, Generation Z, young people ages 14 to 18, discussed their social media habits, shopping preferences and their desire to become homeowners, during a session titled "The Gen Z Consumer" at the 2016 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. "We are here… Continue Reading Nearly All of Generation Z See Homeownership in Their Future
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 6, 2016) – Floods are widespread throughout the nation, with Hurricane Matthew and this summer’s flooding in Louisiana serving as the latest examples. Homebuyers need to be aware of the threat that flooding poses to their investment, as well as to their safety, and Realtors® can play an important role in helping… Continue Reading As Flood Risk Threatens Properties, Realtors® Can Play Key Role Keeping Buyers and Sellers Informed