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It’s significantly harder to buy a home now than it was 1 year ago

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A typical U.S. family in November had more difficulty purchasing an existing family home at the national median price than one year ago, according to NAR. Continue reading →

Government shutdown ‘causing tangible harm’ to real estate: NAR

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The ongoing government shutdown, 19 days and counting, is taking a toll on home sales, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Trying to build an online presence? Start here

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With 42 percent of buyers finding their agents by referral, you should focus on the easiest way to get referrals — content marketing. Here’s how to get started and keep it consistent. Continue reading →

Pending home sales drop to lowest level since 2014

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The National Association of Realtors’ Pending Homes Sales Index fell 7.7 percent year-over-year in November, marking the 11th straight month of annual decreases. Continue reading →

Inman Person of the Year 2018: Kenya Burrell-VanWormer

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Under Burrell-VanWormer’s leadership, the Houston Association of Realtors opposed and questioned proposals by NAR to raise dues. So what’s next? Continue reading →

Existing-home sales rise for second straight month

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Existing-home sales increased 1.9 percent month-over-month but failed to gain the same traction on a yearly basis with a 7 percent decline from November 2017. Continue reading →

NAR restructures, launches emerging tech team

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The trade group, which has more than 1.3 million members, says staffing changes to its advocacy, marketing communications, member experience and technology groups will also bolster its lobbying efforts and better communication to its members. Continue reading →

Real estate most generous industry in America: Survey

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Realtors are more likely to give money to charitable causes (82 percent) than the average American (56.6 percent), according to a new survey. Continue reading →

Real estate’s competition decree has expired. What’s next?

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Last month, an antitrust settlement between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) expired. Does that mean Realtor associations can go back to engaging in practices once deemed anti-competitive? And could th… Continue reading →