by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 27, 2020 | Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Trending |
Being a real estate agent is not an easy job. It takes a strong will, the ability to self-start and superior time management skills to excel. Even with all of that, there are a multitude of challenges agents must overcome. Here are the top six challenges real estate...
by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 27, 2020 | Latest News, National, News |
In January, pending sales shot up 5.2 percent, according to the latest National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Index, based on contract signings. In the Index, the jump translates to a 108.8. A 100 is on par with signings in 2001. On an annual basis,...
by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 26, 2020 | Latest News, News, Spotlights, Trending |
Ken Baris, president of Jordan Baris, Inc. REALTORS® Real Living, has experienced drastic changes in real estate since he joined the family business in 1985. Overseeing his company’s rebranding after affiliating with Real Living Real Estate, Baris continues to...
by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 26, 2020 | Latest News, National, News |
Editor’s Note: This is part of a monthly video series from the National Association of REALTORS® to inform and educate members about important aspects of being a real estate professional. Watch for this series each month in RISMedia’s e-News. If you...
by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 25, 2020 | Latest News, News, Spotlights |
NAR PULSE—The Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness offers strategies, tips and tools to help your agents create a realistic budget, including a reserve fund for unexpected expenses. We want them to be ready for the next curve ball life throws at them! 2021 NAR...
by Beth McGuire | Feb 24, 2020 | Consumer, Latest News, News, Tip of the Day, Trending |
Interest rates are often a big motivational factor when it comes to home-buying. High interest rates? Buyers may not bite. Low, however, and the market tends to get busy. So what does it say that many homeowners don’t know what rate they’re currently...