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NAR + Tech. We Fuel the Future
NAR powers innovation in real estate. Through NAR’s Strategic Business, Innovation & Technology (SBIT) group, including its strategic venture arm, Second Century Ventures, we research it, we champion it, we advance it. We support those who are going to change the future of real estate, the way we live and the way REALTORS® work. Leverage…
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Elevate Your Sales Meetings: A Blueprint for Success
In the dynamic world of real estate, your sales meetings are more than just gatherings; they are the heartbeat of your team’s success. These meetings should not merely be obligatory gatherings on your team’s calendar. Instead, they should be dynamic, engaging, and most importantly, motivating. A well-crafted sales meeting can breathe new life into your…
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Home Prices Tick Up After Two Months of Declines
Home prices grew in August, following two months of declines, according to a new report from Realtor.com. Active inventory remained almost 50% below the levels seen in 2017 to 2019, although an increase in newly listed homes provides more options for home shoppers as the fall buying season approaches. Realtor.com’s Monthly Housing Trends Report for…
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The House of Mouse: Walt Disney’s Storybook Mansion Up for Rent
Property Highlights: Where: Los Angeles, California Listing Price: $40,000/month lease Features: Majestic 6,388-square-foot Tudor-style mansion with four bedrooms and five bathrooms. Added Appeal: Gated, private residence with park-like grounds and parking for 10-plus cars. For many folks, finding the perfect home can be nothing short of a fairytale—a dream that can now become a reality…
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NAR Stands by CEO Bob Goldberg Amid Controversy
Where do we go from here? This question often rattles around one’s mind after catalyzing events trigger a hard look in the mirror. The New York Times arguably held that mirror up to the National Association of REALTORSⓇ (NAR) earlier this week as the outlet delved into an alleged culture of sexual harassment perpetuated by…
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How Mortgage Pre-Approvals Work
An essential part of the home-buying process is getting pre-approved for a mortgage. When your lender has checked your finances, they will issue a pre-approval letter. You can use this letter to show sellers you are a serious buyer when you make an offer. A common question among buyers is how long it takes to…
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Deadline Extended for RISMedia’s 2024 Real Estate Newsmakers Nominations
RISMedia has extended the deadline to nominate a 2024 Real Estate Newsmaker to September 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. EST. This means that you still have two weeks left to spotlight and celebrate real estate professionals from across the U.S. who are making headlines for their commitment and contributions to the residential and/or commercial real…
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Getting a Jumpstart on Your 2024 Real Estate Business Plan
The start of a new year gives us an opportunity to establish new goals and get a jumpstart on our plans. With some careful consideration and planning, we can easily set our sights toward success in the upcoming year. How to update your real estate business plan for 2024 We know it’s sometimes difficult to…
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Mortgage Delinquencies See No Change in June
For the month of June, 2.6% of all mortgages in the U.S. were in some stage of delinquency, unchanged from last month and a 0.3 percentage point decrease from the 2.9% rate last year. This is the same reading as the historic low of 2.6% in March. According to CoreLogic’s monthly Loan Performance Insights Report,…
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Unemployment Jumps to 3.8%
The U.S. added 187,000 jobs in August, and the unemployment rate took a leap to 3.8%, according to the latest Employment Situation Summary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. With the unemployment rate jumping from 0.3% to 3.8%, the number of unemployed persons also grew from 514,000 to 6.4 million. August’s data is also…
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