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NAR Good Neighbor Award Finalists Honored for Good Works in Their Communities

Michael Crist2016-08-31T03:04:01-05:00August 31st, 2016|NAR|

WASHINGTON (August 30, 2016) — The National Association of Realtors® has named 10 Realtors® as finalists for REALTOR® Magazine’s 2016 Good Neighbor Awards. This award honors Realtors® who have made an extraordinary impact on their communities through volunteer work. This year marks the 17th year the Good Neighbor Awards program has recognized Realtor® volunteers. The… Continue Reading NAR Good Neighbor Award Finalists Honored for Good Works in Their Communities

All the Single Ladies

Michael Crist2017-01-12T11:44:49-05:00August 30th, 2016|NAR|

Since 1981, single females have been second only to married couples in the home buying market. When the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers started 35 years ago, 11 percent of home buyers were single females. The share of single females rose to a peak of 22 percent in 2006 and in 2015 was at… Continue Reading All the Single Ladies

The Easiest Cities to Get a Mortgage

Michael Crist2016-08-30T03:02:47-05:00August 30th, 2016|NAR|

But just how difficult it is to get a mortgage may greatly depend on where you live, finds a new report. Powered by WPeMatico

Home Sales Surge in Low Hazard Areas

Michael Crist2016-08-30T03:02:46-05:00August 30th, 2016|NAR|

The natural hazard risk of an area may be playing a bigger role in purchasing decisions among home buyers and investors. Powered by WPeMatico

‘Foot Fetish’ Caller Resurfaces in Houston

Michael Crist2017-01-12T11:44:49-05:00August 30th, 2016|NAR|

The mysterious caller who likes to call real estate professionals to ask them personal questions about their feet has resurfaced, with reports of...Powered by WPeMatico

HARP Extended to 2017 as Bridge to New Refi Program

Michael Crist2016-08-30T03:02:40-05:00August 30th, 2016|NAR|

The Federal Housing Finance Agency says it’s extending the refinancing program to help smooth the transition into a new refi product coming...Powered by WPeMatico

The Best Military Towns for Investing

Michael Crist2016-08-30T03:02:36-05:00August 30th, 2016|NAR|

“Acquiring [single-family rentals] near military bases may be one of the best real estate investment strategies,” says the CEO of...Powered by WPeMatico

Commercial Real Estate Expansion Foreseen

Michael Crist2016-08-30T03:02:30-05:00August 30th, 2016|NAR|

WASHINGTON (August 29, 2016) — Buoyed by a steadily improving labor market and strong demand for multifamily housing, commercial real estate activity should remain on an upward trajectory, with a growing share of it is expected to be in smaller markets, according to the National Association of Realtors® quarterly commercial real estate forecast. National office… Continue Reading Commercial Real Estate Expansion Foreseen

July 2016 Existing-Home Sales

Michael Crist2017-01-12T11:44:49-05:00August 29th, 2016|NAR|

NAR released a summary of existing-home sales data showing that housing market activity had its first year over year decline since November 2015. July’s existing-home sales slipped to the 5.39 million seasonally adjusted annual rate and existing-home sales are down 1.6 percent from a year ago. The national median existing-home price for all housing types… Continue Reading July 2016 Existing-Home Sales

Subway Tile Makes a Comeback in Kitchens, Baths

Michael Crist2017-01-12T11:44:49-05:00August 29th, 2016|NAR|

Photo credit: Karen Eubank, Eubank Staging & Design By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine Glassy subway tile is nothing new, but it’s coming back stronger in kitchens and bathroom remodels in whites or bolder geometric patterns. “It’s classic, and a classic always remains,” says Karen Eubank, an interior designer with Eubank Staging & Design in… Continue Reading Subway Tile Makes a Comeback in Kitchens, Baths

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