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The economic and housing forecast panel at the annual National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE) spring conference is always one of the most interesting and engaging sessions during the week. This year’s session in Denver did not disappoint. “A majority of consumers are still indicating that now is a good time to buy a… Continue Reading Highlights from Lawrence Yun’s #NAREE17 Housing Forecast Presentation
June is National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate and promote the American Dream of owning a home. REALTORS® know that homeownership is the best investment an individual can make to build their personal wealth, however, owning a home is not just in the best interest of the homeowner. Homeownership provides social stability, builds communities and… Continue Reading Story Idea – National Homeownership Month
Realtors® know first-hand that real estate closings are a complex process that’s often slow and confusing for their clients. Consumers want simplicity and transparency, and Realtors® say electronic closings have the potential to deliver on that demand, but widespread acceptance of so-called “e-closings” has yet to take hold. National Association of Realtors® 2017 President-Elect Elizabeth… Continue Reading Electronic Closings a “Business Imperative,” but Hurdles Remain Before They’re Widespread
Commercial market fundamentals marched to a steadier beat during 2016 compared with the investment environment. Demand for properties remained solid throughout the year, leading to declining vacancies and rising rents. There were, however, variations in each property sector. As professional and business services contributed the highest number of net new jobs in 2016, office-using industries… Continue Reading Net Operating Income Accelerates in REALTORS®’ Commercial Markets
Powered by IBM’s natural language technology, a new earpiece (available now!) is said to be able to translate between seven languages within three to five seconds. It’s hard to think that the real estate industry couldn’t benefit tremendously from technology like this. Hashtag WhatTookThemSoLong: A new mousepad from Logitech will wirelessly charge a computer mouse.… Continue Reading Language-Translating Earpieces, Wireless-Charging Mouse Pads, and More in Five for Wednesday
By Patti Stern, PJ & Company Staging and Interior Decorating This spring has been one of our busiest home staging seasons with many sellers enjoying the benefits of preparing their homes early and marketing to targeted buyers – boosting the value of their property and selling quickly. However, there are sellers who are hesitant and… Continue Reading Key Points for Education Sellers That Home Staging Pays Off
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sharon Delia (803) 772-5206 It's a lucrative time to sell your home COLUMBIA, S.C. (April, 2017) -- South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its April housing market data indicating that now is the time to sell a home. New listings were down almost three percent to 10,323. Pending sales decreased 17… Continue Reading It’s a lucrative time to sell your home
There are few financial achievements and personal accomplishments greater than owning a home. It’s where memories are born and families establish their roots. In celebration of National Homeownership Month, NAR and America’s 1.2 million Realtors® will be touting the endless wealth and personal benefits of being a homeowner. The timely discussion kicked off today here in… Continue Reading Panel of Housing Experts Kick Off National Homeownership Month
A long piece, but worth your time: seven out of ten smartphone apps share information with third-party services. If that freaks you out, the article links to an Android app (oh, irony) to help you understand what’s being shared about you. If you’re interested in the fight to protect net neutrality and think the CEO… Continue Reading How Many Smartphone Apps Share Your Information; Who’s Not Your Net Neutrality Friend; More in Five for Wednesday
WASHINGTON (May 19, 2017) – U.S. real estate markets are increasingly becoming international, and changing demographics brought forth by immigration and growing interest from foreigners are positioned to bolster home sales activity and prices. That’s according to speakers at an international real estate forum organized by the REALTOR® University Richard J. Rosenthal Center for Real… Continue Reading Foreign Buyers and Immigration Expected to Drive Future Demand for U.S. Housing