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Congratulations to the 2017 REALTOR® University graduating class! Their academic achievements were honored today with a commencement ceremony in Washington, D.C. The students at REALTOR® University distinguish themselves by earning a Master of Real Estate degree, which includes courses and concentrations designed specifically to meed the educational needs of real estate professionals. Here are some… Continue Reading Congratulations REALTOR® University Graduating Class of 2017!

Knowledge is power. That was the main take away from NAR’s panel on cyber security, “Protecting Yourself, Your Agents and Your Business: Taking Cyber Security Seriously,” which featured advice from experts on how small businesses and individuals can protect themselves from cybercrime. “Headlines over the last few months show that cybercrime is a global problem,”… Continue Reading Consumer Tips: Keep Your Online Information Safe

WASHINGTON (May 17, 2017) – Any perceived shortage of appraisers may be location specific and dependent on whom you ask, but there is universal agreement that more needs to be done to keep appraisers in the profession and attract new talent. That’s according to panelists yesterday at a property valuation forum at the 2017 REALTORS®… Continue Reading Regulations, Retention and Recruitment Pressing Issues for Appraisal Industry

Washington’s airports and roadways are beginning to jam up more than usual starting today as nearly 10,000 Realtors® descend upon the nation’s capital for the 2017 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo at the Marriott Wardman Park. There are a plethora of noteworthy sessions at this year’s conference on many timely subjects, including tax reform, flood… Continue Reading This Week: The REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo

In the last several years, the percent of NAR members that identify as Hispanic and Latino have steadily increased. Hispanic and Latino members have for many years made up the largest racial and ethnic composition after Caucasian members. In the 2017 Member Profile, we see that trend continue. In 2017, nine percent of all members… Continue Reading Young Hispanic and Latino Membership on the Rise at NAR

NAR’s annual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in D.C. is right around the corner. Thousands of Realtors® will flock to Washington the week of May 15 to hear from industry experts on the top issues impacting real estate. In addition to three core focuses this year – tax reform, the National Flood Insurance Program and the importance of sustainable… Continue Reading What to Expect at This Month’s REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo

WASHINGTON (April 28, 2017) — The Trump administration today announced the nomination of Pam Patenaude as deputy secretary. Following is a statement from NAR President William E. Brown on the nomination: “The National Association of Realtors® commends the Trump administration for its nomination of Pam Patenaude for the position of deputy secretary. “Pam’s extensive and… Continue Reading Realtors® Support Pam Patenaude Nomination for HUD Deputy Secretary

The share of primary home buyers rose in 2016 to 70 percent of all homes sold on the market from 65 percent in 2015. Buyers who purchased to live in a primary residence bought 70 percent of all homes in 2016 for a total of 4.2 million properties. The remaining 30 percent of homes were… Continue Reading Vacation and Investment Home Sales: A Breakdown for 2017

Generation X, buyers ages 37 to 51 years, make up the second largest share of home buyers by generation at 28 percent of all home buyers in 2016. The median age for this group is 43 years old and they were born between 1965 and 1979. They tend to have the largest families; 62 percent… Continue Reading Generation X: Buying the Biggest Homes & Biggest Home Sellers

Younger Boomers, buyers ages 52 to 61 years, make up 16 percent of all home buyers in 2016. The median age for this group is 57 years old and they were born between 1955 and 1964. This age group is the most likely to purchase a multi-generational home at 20 percent. Their reasons for purchasing… Continue Reading Younger Boomers: Purchase Multigenerational Homes