Looking at data from the 2016 Member Profile we recognize REALTORS® for their hard work and successes this Labor Day. Sixty-five percent of REALTORS® are licensed as sales agents, 21 percent as brokers, 16 percent as broker associates, and two percent as appraisers. The majority of REALTORS® specialize in residential brokerage at 73 percent, followed… Continue Reading Labor Day 2016: Celebrating the work of REALTORS®
Buyers come from a variety of living arrangements before purchasing a home. Some rented the space they end up purchasing, others owned their previous residence, and others lived with parents or relatives before buying. Since 1989 the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers has collected data on where buyers were living before buying their home.… Continue Reading Attic, Garage, Or Basement. Oh My!
Renovations, RIP, aid, automation, smart homes, time warp, digital natives, new ownership, paint, early birds, paying it forward, and community. Sure they are big and luxurious, but who’s going to clean them? While we mourn the passing of the great Gene Wilder, we look back on some of the movies that cemented his place in… Continue Reading What We’re Reading: August 29 – September 2
The following is NAR Managing Director of Housing Research Danielle Hale’s reaction to today’s August jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: “2.4 million new jobs have been added since one year ago which bodes well for home sales in the year ahead. The pace of job additions seems to be slowing, but… Continue Reading Instant Reaction: August Jobs Report
Real estate veterans weigh in on home improvement projects that may offer some of the biggest impact at resale. Powered by WPeMatico
Sales of million-dollar homes are dropping. Is this drop a sign of trouble ahead for the luxury sector? Powered by WPeMatico
Some areas of the country are seeing higher shares of young adults still living with their parents. Powered by WPeMatico
Many shopping center department stores are getting the boot, but J.C. Penney is still thriving. Find out why.Powered by WPeMatico
For home buyers looking to live on the beach, they may have the best chances here if on a tight budget. Powered by WPeMatico
Being a homeowner means that your home is yours – even the things that need fixing. Is a faucet leaking? Are floor boards squeaky? Is a light-switch not working? Those issues are all yours to tackle. But what projects can you do yourself and what ones require the help of a trained professional? Taking on… Continue Reading Story Idea: Can You Do it Yourself?