Commercial Real Estate May Peak in Expensive Markets, says Realtors® Chief Economist
WASHINGTON (November 13, 2015) — While commercial real estate has been steadily recovering in recent years, industry experts expressed concern that prices may have reached a peak during the Commercial Economic Issues and Trends Forum at the 2015 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said the fundamentals of the commercial real estate […]
'Know Before You Owe' Delays Minimal So Far, Say Realtors®
San Diego (November 13, 2015) — Months of preparation and training paid off for Realtors® as the implementation of new closing documents known as the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and Truth in Lending Act Integrated Disclosure enters its second month with minimal delays. That’s according to panelists at the “RESPA-TILA Know Before You Owe […]
Green Home Features Increase Value and Marketability, Say Realtors®
SAN DIEGO (November 14, 2015) – Realtors® shared strategies for assessing and conveying the value green features bring to homes during the Real Property Valuation Forum today at the 2015 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. During the forum, panelists focused on the importance of appraisers and listing and buyers agents not only educating themselves on the […]
NAR Prioritizes Member Safety in 2015 and Beyond
SAN DIEGO (November 14, 2015) – Throughout 2015, the National Association of Realtors® has enhanced and expanded upon its more than a decade old Realtor® Safety program, developing new materials, creating additional resources and providing members with everything they need to feel empowered and confident in their personal safety. “When I became NAR president, I […]
Cybercriminals Targeting Real Estate Transactions
SAN DIEGO (November 14, 2015) – Small real estate businesses, agents and their clients are fast becoming the targets of sophisticated cyber scammers. That’s according to panelists at the Risk Management and License Law Forum yesterday at the 2015 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, who discussed potential threats and offered tips for agents to protect themselves and […]
Drone Landscape Still Evolving as Realtor®, Other Commercial Use Grows
San Diego (November 15, 2015) – The Federal Aviation Administration continues its work to integrate unmanned aerial systems, also known as drones, into the National Airspace System, and Realtors® stand ready to take advantage of their many benefits. That’s according to panelists at the “Using a Drone in Your Business: Knowing Your Risk” session held […]
Staying Attuned to Buyer Preferences Will Help Realtors® Maintain Competitive Advantage
SAN DIEGO (November 14, 2015) – The wave of new millennial homebuyers is just beginning, and Realtors® should prepare themselves now by adapting to buyers’ housing preferences, use of technology and demand for environmentally friendly features. That’s according to speakers at a buyer preferences forum organized by the REALTOR® University Richard J. Rosenthal Center for […]
FHA Fund Achieves 2 Percent Capital Reserve Requirement
Realtors® Applaud Success, Call for Further FHA Policy Changes to Bolster Homeownership WASHINGTON (November 16, 2015) — The Federal Housing Administration today released its 2015 Actuarial Review, a financial assessment of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund, and the review shows that the fund has strongly rebounded, achieved greater overall health, and seen increased access to […]
Communicating to Consumers Consistently and Persistently Drives Business for Realtors®
SAN DIEGO (November 15, 2015) – Delivering meaningful information to consumers quickly and in a conversational way will help Realtors® position themselves as credible real estate experts and ultimately lead to more business, according to a digital technology and lead generation forum here at the 2015 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. Celeste Starchild, vice president of […]
Realtor® Jean Crosby Honored with Distinguished Service Award
SAN DIEGO (November 16, 2015) — Realtor® Jean Crosby of Rockford, Illinois, has received the National Association of Realtors® 2015 Distinguished Service Award, an honor presented to no more than two of NAR’s more than one million members. Recipients were announced at the REALTORS® Conference & Expo in San Diego. NAR… Read More
