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Background, Credit Checks Are Fertile Ground for Lawsuits
Property managers and other real estate professionals must follow these steps to stay in compliance with federal and state consumer data regulations. Continue reading….
Mortgage Rates Rise Again, Nearing Affordability Threshold
If borrowing costs get just a little higher, the average household may be blocked from homeownership, warns an NAR economist. Continue reading….
10 REALTORS® You Should Want to Emulate
How this year’s finalists for NAR’s Good Neighbor Awards have accomplished extraordinary feats to improve their communities through volunteerism. Continue reading….
FSBOs Usually Soar in a Hot Market. Not This Time
Housing volatility is pushing more sellers to work with real estate pros rather than go it alone. Here’s how to capitalize on higher interest in your real estate services. Continue reading….
REALTORS® Rush Aid to Kentucky, Missouri Flood Victims
The REALTORS® Relief Foundation has given $1 million to help with emergency housing needs during the cleanup. Continue reading….
Economist: Mortgage Rates Hurt Buyers More Than Home Prices
As the average for a 30-year loan rises again, an NAR researcher says higher borrowing costs have triple the impact on monthly mortgage payments. Continue reading….
Survey: 94% of Sellers Don’t Disclose Property Defects
They admit hiding a known issue with the home, which is against the law in most states. These are the 13 most common problems buyers find after closing a transaction. Continue reading….
NAR: Contract Signings, Down Again, May Have Hit Bottom
Pending home sales in July dropped nearly 20% year over year as the housing market continues to slow. But a turnaround is in sight, says Lawrence Yun. Continue reading….
Homes Haven’t Been This Unaffordable Since 1989
Housing affordability hit a 33-year low in June, according to NAR data. But an increase in inventory and stabilizing mortgage rates may stem the tide. Continue reading….