2017 NAR Statistical News Release Schedule
All releases at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. This schedule is also available in .doc format. January 24 December Existing-Home Sales January 30 December Pending Home Sales Index February 9 … Read More
NAR 2017 Forecast: Existing-Home Sales Up; A Turning Point for First-time Buyers
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 4, 2016) – More millennials entering their prime homebuying years, rising household formation, and continued job gains boosting overall demand are expected to be behind the slight increase in existing-home sales in 2017, according to a residential housing and economic forecast session here at the 2016 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. Lawrence Yun, […]
Realtors® Gather in Orlando Focused on Real Estate Opportunities Ahead
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 3, 2015) — As the country heads into the final days of the general election, Realtors® are convening in Orlando, Florida for the 2016 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, themed “Educate. Innovate. Celebrate.” This year marks the fifth time Orlando has played host to an NAR annual conference. More than 19,000 Realtors® and […]
Realtors® Push to Expand Opportunities for Homeownership
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 4, 2016) — The value of homeownership is being borne out in cities across the country as home equity roars back, but the homeownership rate continues to hover around a 50-year low, despite a strong desire among Americans to own a home of their own. Bill Brown, 2017 president of the National […]
Realtors®: Educate Yourself and Your Clients on the Risks and Rewards of Short-term Rentals
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 5, 2016) — Home sharing is increasingly becoming popular amongst travelers and homeowners alike, and Realtors® need to be aware of the opportunities and intricacies when helping their clients purchase property that’s intended for short-term rentals. That’s according to a panel discussion here yesterday at the 2016 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. The […]
Commercial Real Estate Forecast in 2017 Is Strong
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 4, 2016) — Sustained by improving job growth and strong demand for multifamily housing, commercial real estate has been steadily recovering in recent years. Looking ahead to 2017, growth is expected to flow into the smaller markets, according to a commercial real estate forecast session today at the 2016 REALTORS® Conference & […]
Protecting Your Brand Online: Social Media Tips for Real Estate Professionals
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 5, 2016) — As social networking sites become a standard advertising and marketing tool in the real estate industry, familiarity with best practices and risk management has become essential knowledge for real estate agents, according to the social media risk management session, “I Don’t Give a Twit” today at the 2016 REALTORS® […]
Realtors® Can Ensure Success by Keeping Their Fingers on the Pulse of Buyer Demographics and Preferences
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 5, 2016) — An increasingly diverse pool of future homebuyers is poised to transform the real estate industry in coming years, and there are resources available for Realtors® to stay attuned to what those buyers will want today and in the future. That’s according to speakers at a buyer preferences forum organized […]
Realtors® Get Lesson in Media Landscape from Huffington Post’s Howard Fineman
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 5, 2016) — Traditional media is still important in campaign and election coverage, but social media has dramatically shortened the news cycle to a minute-by-minute environment. That’s according to Howard Fineman of the Huffington Post, who pulled no punches in his assessment of the news media before an audience of Realtors® at […]
As Flood Risk Threatens Properties, Realtors® Can Play Key Role Keeping Buyers and Sellers Informed
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 6, 2016) – Floods are widespread throughout the nation, with Hurricane Matthew and this summer’s flooding in Louisiana serving as the latest examples. Homebuyers need to be aware of the threat that flooding poses to their investment, as well as to their safety, and Realtors® can play an important role in helping […]
