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For the first time in almost 12 months, the average U.S. home is selling above its asking price, as the average sale-to-list price ratio hit 100.1% earlier this month
Set to debut on July 17, “Drive with NAR: The Safety Series” will be hosted by former real estate agent and expert, Tracey Hawkins.
The National Association of REALTORS® has been named in a new lawsuit by Janelle Brevard, the organization’s former chief storyteller. NAR President Kenny Parcell is named multiple times in the complaint.
One organization working to combat LGBTQ+ youth housing insecurity in Atlanta is Lost-n-Found Youth.
Price hikes are slowing down and inventory is up — generally — but less expensive homes are bucking larger market trends. According to Zillow, the price of bottom-tier homes increased 8% year over year, while bottom-tier inventory increased just 1%.
According to the NAHB, The New American Home® represents the latest in luxury real estate. It was unveiled at their recent tradeshow.
Guaranteed Rate is adding more support systems and training for loan officers to boost its reverse mortgage program.
This was the fourth week in a row of declines, leaving prospective buyers hopeful for sustained low rates throughout spring homebuying season.
“Latinos are more mortgage ready. Latinos have made strides in income and are more educated in the homebuying process,” said Nidia Fromenta Peguero of Century 21 North East in Danvers, Massachusetts. “They don’t want to rent anymore.”
Vice President of Association Affairs Jennifer Wauhob brings over a decade of experience to her new role with NAR.
Chicago real estate legend Marki Lemons Ryhal has been named the new host of the National Association of REALTORS®’ monthly podcast, “Drive with NAR.” The first episode debuts Feb. 6.
The Department of Justice must close its reopened antitrust investigation into the National Association of Realtors, a federal judge ruled this week.
Potential buyers want real information about the communities they’re shopping in. And while agents may feel like experts, their answers must always comply with fair housing laws. To help, the National Association of REALTORS® released some advice.
The firm’s subsidiaries include Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Corcoran Group and Sotheby’s International.
Atlanta came in at No. 50 in this year’s 2023 World’s Best Cities Report, a comprehensive annual study by Resonance Consultancy.
The price index continued to climb in Atlanta, though, increasing 0.64% from June to July. Year over year, the Atlanta home price index is up 22.4%
