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NAR Policy Forum to Showcase 2023 Housing Priorities The policy forum will be held on Thursday, March 16th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC. Register today. Media Contact:  Tori Syrek Mortgage Financing

7 Companies Selected for 2023 REACH UK Program The companies selected for the 2023 REACH UK program were handpicked for their groundbreaking technologies and potential to impact the industry. Media Contact:  Spencer High 202-383-1051 Technology

AuthorMike Jeppson.  Date: March 10, 2023 5:42 pm Make your home irresistible by following these 7 home selling tips for Palm Springs and prepare your property for a successful sale. The post 7 Spring Home Selling Tips for Palm Springs, CA appeared first on FastExpert.

Meet NAR’s 2023 Vice President of Association Affairs NAR’s leadership team look forward to working with Jennifer to ensure this association is operating efficiently for our members and their clients. Media Contact:  Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193

U.S. Homeownership Up, but Black-White Gap Persists U.S. homeownership rose to 65.5% in 2020, but the gap in Black-White homeownership is the biggest in a decade. Media Contact:  Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178 Fair Housing

Homeowner tenure is down slightly from the peak reached in 2020, but it has nearly doubled over the last couple decades, contributing to the lack of for-sale inventory.  Baby boomers are driving the general trend of longer homeowner tenure; more than one-third of homeowners 65 and older have held on

AuthorScott Leventon.  Date: February 28, 2023 3:49 pm Doing business in tax deed states offers the potential to generate significant ROI in a short period of time. Understanding what tax deed states are and the difference between tax deed states and tax lien states can help you to leverage this as

NAR Supports Passage of SECURE Notarization Act The National Association of REALTORS® issued a statement of support on Monday in response to the passing of the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023. Media Contact:  Tori Syrek Data Privacy & Security, Electronic Signatures & Authorizations, Technology

AuthorMargo Christophilis.  Date: February 27, 2023 6:53 pm Home Buyers in Seattle looking for premium outdoor space, updated kitchens, bright and open living spaces, along with… The post Key Features that Home Buyers Want in Seattle appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorBob Eberle.  Date: February 27, 2023 6:44 pm Even in the hot housing market, home buyers in Albany, NY have certain expectations in their desired home such as updated features… The post What Do Home Buyers in Albany, NY Want? appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorLynn Butterfield.  Date: February 27, 2023 6:22 pm Homebuyers in Arkansas have abundant opportunities to find the lifestyle that they seek, from outdoor activities to cultural experiences. The post Homebuyers in Arkansas Find a Destination and a Dream appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorAmanda Dodge.  Date: February 27, 2023 6:10 pm The first step to sell your house is to hire a real estate agent who you can trust. They will walk you through the home sale process, commission rates, and mutual expectations for working with them. If you agree to these terms, you will sign a con

Pending Home Sales Up 8.1% in January In the second straight month of growth, contract signings registered the largest monthly increase since June 2020. Media Contact:  Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178

A record 25% of Redfin.com home searchers looked to move to a different U.S. metro in January, many in search of relatively affordable housing. Miami, Sacramento and Las Vegas were the most popular destinations. A record one-quarter (24.9%) of Redfin.com users nationwide looked to move to a differen

Pending home sales improved slightly, but an ongoing affordability crisis and lack of homes for sale kept many house hunters on the sidelines. Pending home sales rose 0.5% from a month earlier in January on a seasonally-adjusted basis. That compares with December’s revised month-over-month increase

As mortgage rates rise, serious homebuyers are scarce. But plenty of people are searching for homes online and touring them, waiting until rates decline to buy.  The median U.S. home-sale price was $348,000 during the four weeks ending February 19, essentially unchanged (+0.1%) year over year. That’

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: February 22, 2023 6:25 pm Click here to browse our Real Estate Agent Directory and contact top-rated agents in your area If you’ve reached the stage of getting a home inspection on your property. You’re in the final stretch of the home-buying process. You’ve done your rese

NAR Supports Newly Announced Reduction of MIPs FHA’s announcement strikes an appropriate balance between assisting homeowners and ensuring the capital reserve ratio and insurance fund remain… Media Contact:  Tori Syrek Mortgage Financing, FHA Programs

The Bay Area housing market has lost more value in percentage terms than anywhere else in the country amid sluggish demand. Florida continues to see large gains. Home values are holding up better in the suburbs than in cities, which have seen an exodus of residents due to remote work. Millennials, w

AuthorReal Estate Experts.  Date: February 21, 2023 6:38 pm Click here to browse our Real Estate Agent Directory and contact top-rated agents in your area The 2022 Housing Market In the real estate industry, 2022 was another unpredictable year. Maybe even more so than the two previous years. It star