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Cybersecurity and Real Estate December 4, 2017
As more and more real estate transactions take place online and through email, it has become even more important for real estate professionals to implement best practices to stay cybersecure.
Saving for a Down Payment December 4, 2017
Taking small steps such as giving up buying coffee or bringing a homemade lunch to work can help potential homebuyers put aside thousands without making huge lifestyle sacrifices
Clever Cures for the Worst of Winter December 4, 2017
Cold weather can keep homeowners cooped up inside for months, so why not use that time to take on some quick and easy DIY home repairs.
Most Home Buyers Use Real Estate Agents November 2, 2017
Buying a home is a significant financial transaction, and according to a new report from NAR, 87 percent of all buyers will use a real estate agent to help navigate it.
Do You Want a Career in Real Estate? November 2, 2017
Flexible hours, interest in the industry, and working with people are reasons many REALTORS® were attracted to a career in real estate. People skills, self-motivation and negotiation skills were rated as the top traits needed for success.
These Myths Cost Homeowners Money November 2, 2017
Homeowners are constantly on the lookout for clever hacks to make managing and cleaning a home easier, but some of these tricks may be costing them money in the long run.
Student Debt Holding Back Millennials September 29, 2017
The typical millennial student loan debt load is $41,200, which is greater than their average annual income, $38,800. This has delayed several major financial and personal milestones, including buying a home.
Remodeling Your Home, Love Your Home! September 29, 2017
According to a new report from NAR, homeowners who complete a remodeling project are more satisfied with their home.
Preparing for Winter in Fall September 29, 2017
Autumn’s arrival means sweater weather, pumpkin flavored everything and getting the house ready for winter. Smart homeowners know that the perfect time to start preparing for cold weather is before the weather arrives.
Moving With Kids September 1, 2017
Home buyers and sellers with children face a unique set of difficulties and stressors during the moving process.

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Channeling a Pink-Styled Listing for a Good Cause September 27, 2022
Channeling a Pink-Styled Listing for a Good Cause Real estate pro Erik Nissani uses a “pink” home to help launch a brokerage’s fundraising drive for breast cancer. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Staging
How to Choose the Best Window Treatments for Your Home September 15, 2022
How to Choose the Best Window Treatments for Your Home Accent the windows to bring extra design to a space. Find out what’s trending in window coverings. Design Trends
Hot or Not: Checkered Flooring, Cowhide Prints September 13, 2022
Hot or Not: Checkered Flooring, Cowhide Prints Listen in to Real Estate Today's podcast to find out which one is a hot trend and which one is not. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends
The Most Popular Design Styles in Each State September 2, 2022
The Most Popular Design Styles in Each State Find out which style is the favorite in your home state. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends
5 Simple DIY Projects for a Fresh Home Update August 29, 2022
5 Simple DIY Projects for a Fresh Home Update Makeover a space without breaking the bank. Remodeling, Design Trends
Why Home Staging Inspires the Best Prices in Any Housing Market August 18, 2022
Why Home Staging Inspires the Best Prices in Any Market The Real Estate Staging Association shares why home staging is worth the investment for the home buyer, seller and real estate agent. By: Joanna Fraley Staging
Hot Home Trend: 'Barbiecore' August 17, 2022
Hot Home Trend: 'Barbiecore' The iconic doll is inspiring home design with a new level of playful style. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey
How to Create the Perfect Indoor-Outdoor Space August 2, 2022
How to Create the Perfect Indoor-Outdoor Space With the right design, you can expand your home’s living space and create a natural flow to the outside. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends
5 Updates to Liven Up the Home's Exterior August 2, 2022
5 Updates to Liven Up the Home's Exterior Check out these before-and-after virtual renderings to see what a difference a few style updates can make to an outdoor space. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design & Architecture
A Trendier Stain for Your Deck July 28, 2022
A Trendier Stain for Your Deck Get insights into the latest upgrades for outdoor flooring, including “Mushroom,” the stain color of 2022. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends

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Resilience and Recovery September 29, 2022
Resilience and Recovery A quick snapshot shows the resilience of the American spirit in putting things back to normal after a major storm. By: Lawrence Yun
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, September 29, 2022 September 29, 2022
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, September 29, 2022 Mortgage rates rose by more than one percentage point in September 2022, making home buying 12% more expensive now than it was a month ago. By: Nadia Evangelou Mortgage Financing
August 2022 Pending Home Sales Down September 28, 2022
August 2022 Pending Home Sales Down August's pending home sales pace weakened 2.0% last month and fell 24.2% from a year ago. By: Michael Hyman
Research Spotlight: 2022 REALTORS® and Sustainability: Commercial Report September 27, 2022
2022 REALTORS® and Sustainability: Commercial Report It is wise to promote a property's green aspects to potential buyers, more than half of whom have expressed interest in such information. By: Meredith Dunn, Sidnee Holmes Commercial & Investment Real Estate, Sustainability
Multiple Offers Ease as Affordability Is Further Eroded September 26, 2022
Multiple Offers Ease as Affordability Is Further Eroded Fewer buyers can afford to purchase in today's market, but in many areas of the country, the market does remain a seller’s market. By: Jessica Lautz

Appraisals and Valuation

NAR Urges TAF to Recommend State Licensing Bodies to Require Fair Housing July 19, 2022
NAR wrote to the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation urging it to revise the real property appraiser qualification criteria to require fair housing and valuation bias training for both qualifying and continuing education.
Response to PAVE Action Plan April 4, 2022
NAR has provided comments to the Biden Administration’s Action Plan to Advance Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE Action Plan).
White House Releases Plan to Combat Appraisal Bias March 25, 2022
An interagency task force at the White House has outlined a plan aimed at rooting out racial and ethnic bias in home valuations.
NAR Releases Statement After White House Unveils Action Plan to Address Appraisal Bias March 23, 2022
REALTORS® are committed to upholding fair housing laws in all real estate activities, including appraisals.
Letter to Fannie Mae on ANSI Measurements February 11, 2022
NAR asked Fannie Mae to delay implementation of this new requirement until Freddie Mac, FHA, VA and USDA adopt the same requirement to reduce confusion.
December 2021 REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey: Fewer Buyers Waiving Appraisal, Inspection Contract Contingencies January 24, 2022
The fraction of buyers who are waiving appraisal and inspection contract contingencies has been trending downwards in recent months, with REALTORS® saying that 19% of buyers waived the inspection contingency in December 2021, down from 27% in July, and 21% waived the appraisal contingency, down from 29% in June.
NAR Meets with Biden's Task Force on Appraisals December 24, 2021
NAR’s Real Property Valuation Committee and leadership from NAR’s Fair Housing Policy Committee participated in a listening session with the Biden Administration’s Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE).
NAR Leaders Join HUD Event on Appraisal Matters October 29, 2021
In a follow-up conversation, NAR staff stressed the value in continued engagement with REALTORS® and industry professionals, especially appraisers. Learn more about the event.
NAR Requests HUD Meet Appraisers August 11, 2021
NAR formally requested HUD to include appraisers and their representatives in meetings of the Interagency Task Force on Property Assessment Valuation Equity.
COVID-19 Changes Assumptions in Calculating Value April 1, 2021
Professionals who work in commercial real estate—including investors, brokers, lenders, appraisers, and lawyers—need to understand the current value of assets.

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