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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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What's Hot and What's Not: Statement Plants, Jean Tables, and More May 16, 2022
Statement Plants, Jean Tables, and More Find out the results when you put the latest design trends to the test. Design Trends
Hot Home Trend: Curvy Furniture May 9, 2022
Hot Home Trend: Curvy Furniture Find tips on how to style the curvier shapes that are growing more popular in home design. Design Trends
5 Hottest Hues for the Bathroom May 2, 2022
5 Hottest Hues for the Bathroom Even the smallest spaces can be enhanced with the right color scheme. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends, Kitchen & Bath
7 Popular Paint Colors for the Living Room April 25, 2022
7 Popular Paint Colors for the Living Room Interior designers pick their favorite hues for the walls in this central gathering spot. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends
What's Hot and What's Not in Home Design April 15, 2022
What's Hot and What's Not in Home Design Real Estate Today's weekly podcast and syndicated radio show features a segment that puts the latest design trends to the test. Design Trends
New Products That Complement the Latest Home Design Trends April 11, 2022
New Products Complement Latest Home Design Trends Some of the latest innovations for the home center on health-minded features and infusing more grandmillennial style. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends, Kitchen & Bath
How to Use Wallpaper in Unexpected Ways April 1, 2022
How to Use Wallpaper in Unexpected Ways It’s a hot decor trend, and using it in small but bold ways can elevate a home’s style. Design Trends
Your Home Prep Checklist for the Spring Selling Season March 30, 2022
Your Home Prep Checklist for the Spring Selling Season Follow this cheat sheet to get your listing show-ready. By: Patti Stern Working With Sellers, Staging
Take Your Kitchen Countertops to New Heights March 21, 2022
Take Your Kitchen Countertops to New Heights A slab backsplash makes the wall mimic the countertop and can spice up the kitchen design. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends, Kitchen & Bath
HGTV Host Page Turner Rescues Investors From Renovation Nightmares March 10, 2022
HGTV Host Rescues Investors From Renovation Nightmares The host of “Fix My Flip” shares lessons she learned while fixing home improvement fails on a small budget. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends

Housing Economic Outlook and Market Conditions

Metro Wealth Reports as of 2022 Q1 May 25, 2022
Metro Wealth Reports as of 2022 Q1 A homeowner who purchased a typical home five years ago would have gained $125,300 from just price appreciation alone. By: Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, May 19, 2022 May 19, 2022
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, May 19, 2022 Following the 10-year Treasury yield trend, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 5.25% from 5.30% the previous week. By: Nadia Evangelou Mortgage Financing
Instant Reaction: Housing Starts, May 18, 2022 May 18, 2022
Instant Reaction: Housing Starts, May 18, 2022 The worst of the housing shortage is ending, but market equilibrium between supply and demand is still some ways off. By: Lawrence Yun
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, May 12, 2022 May 12, 2022
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, May 12, 2022 The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose slightly to 5.30% from 5.27% the previous week, with inflation and the Fed's tightening policy driving... By: Nadia Evangelou Mortgage Financing
First Quarter 2022 Commercial Real Estate Metro Market Reports: Florida Has Top 5 Hottest Markets May 11, 2022
Q1 2022 Commercial: Florida Has Top 5 Hottest Markets The South region is the hottest commercial real estate region, accounting for 11 of the top 16 commercial real estate markets. By: Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton Commercial & Investment Real Estate

Appraisals and Valuation

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).
Monday Minute: Week of March 28, 2022 March 25, 2022
Both the House and the Senate are in session this week. What issues should REALTORS® follow? Home Appraisal Bias/Discrimination (Potential NAR Questions/Letter).
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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