NAR Tech Edge Helps Realtors® Stay Informed of the Latest Tech Tools
WASHINGTON (February 17, 2015) – Technology is transforming the way Realtors® conduct business and connect with clients, and staying up-to-date on new and emerging technologies is an essential part of the real estate profession. To help Realtors® stay a step ahead of the latest mobile and online technologies, the National Association of Realtors® is continuing […]
Existing-Home Sales Cool in January As Available Inventory Remains Subdued
WASHINGTON (February 23, 2015) – Existing-home sales declined in January to their lowest rate in nine months, but the pace was higher than a year ago for the fourth straight month, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All major regions experienced declines in January, with the Northeast and West seeing the largest. Total […]
Commercial Markets Poised for Growth Despite Weaker Global Economy
WASHINGTON (February 19, 2015) – A stronger labor market and stable U.S. economy should keep commercial real estate demand on the rise, but the pace of growth will likely be hindered by overseas weakness, according to the National Association of Realtors® quarterly commercial real estate forecast. National office vacancy rates are forecast to slightly decrease […]
REALTOR® Magazine Seeks Nominations for 2015 Good Neighbor Volunteer Awards
WASHINGTON (February 18, 2015) – Realtors® not only help people achieve their dream of homeownership, they also volunteer their time and energy to improve the lives of their community members. The National Association of Realtors® is currently accepting applications from Realtors® who dedicate themselves to volunteer service for REALTOR® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Awards. Five winners will be […]
Realtors® Applaud New Net Neutrality Rules Preserving Equal Access to the Internet
WASHINGTON (February 26, 2015) – The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Chris Polychron in support of new open Internet rules the Federal Communications Commission passed today: “Realtors® welcome the passage of the FCC’s new rules to protect true net neutrality, which are essential to the modern business of real estate […]
Realtors® Demand Congressional Action to Strengthen Patent Laws, Protect Small Businesses
WASHINGTON (February 26, 2015) – Without meaningful patent litigation reform, Realtors® and other small and midsize business owners will remain targets of extortion by unscrupulous entities that demand licensing fees or threaten frivolous lawsuits under the guise of patent infringement. That’s according to testimony today from the National Association of Realtors® before the U.S. House […]
Majority of Realtors® Feel Safe on the Job, According to New Survey
WASHINGTON (March 2, 2015) – A new survey from the National Association of Realtors® found 96 percent of Realtors® have never been the victim of crime, but 40 percent have found themselves in situations where they have feared for their safety or the safety of their personal information. Some of the most common circumstances that […]
Pending Home Sales Rise in January to Highest Level in 18 Months
WASHINGTON (February 27, 2015) — Improved buyer demand at the beginning of 2015 pushed pending home sales in January to their highest level since August 2013, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All major regions except for the Midwest saw gains in activity in January. The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based […]
NAR Generational Survey: Millennials Lead All Buyers, Most Likely to Use Real Estate Agent
WASHINGTON (March 11, 2015) – Despite the economic and financial challenges young adults have braved since the recession, the millennial generation represented the largest share of recent buyers, according to the 2015 National Association of Realtors® Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends study, which evaluates the generational differences of recent home buyers and sellers. The […]
NAR and Realtors® Federal Credit Union Offer Credit Card as New Benefit for Realtors®
WASHINGTON (March 5, 2015) – National Association of Realtors® members now have access to an additional benefit through a new choice for credit, the official REALTOR® credit card. The credit program, available to current and new members of the Realtors® Federal Credit Union, a division of Northwest Federal Credit Union, features cards with customized real estate-themed designs, […]
