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National Association of Realtors scores permit for headquarters renovation

The National Association of Realtors was cleared to add two new floors to their 12-story headquarters on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. The plan was first announced earlier this summer and NAR received its first construction permit earlier this month. The

Real Estate in Brief: Tiny homes in big demand, technology makes for better customer service and more

Americans are discovering the big benefits of smaller living as CNN Business reported the growing demand for tiny homes. A recent National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) survey found that over half of Americans would consider living in home

Post-9/11 veterans struggle with housing affordability

With more than 20 million U.S. military veterans in the United States today, it’s important to recognize the specific challenges that they face when they reenter the job and housing markets as they return home. A new study from

This Week in Real Estate: Atlanta neighborhood themes, Walker & Dunlop’s newest acquisition and more

As one of the largest cities in the United States, Atlanta is home to a huge number of businesses. Apartmentguide.com used data from 35,000 business listings to characterize the different neighborhoods of Atlanta — identifying the areas more popular

iBuyers attempt to bring more efficiency to selling homes in Atlanta

Carvana disrupted how automobiles are bought and sold, Uber changed the way we get around, and Airbnb brought a new twist to where and how we stay when traveling. It was only a matter of time before technology entrepreneurs

Real Estate in Brief: Moms are moving to more affordable markets, rent hits new highs and more

A new Zillow analysis found that women with a newborn searched for homes in a market where houses cost $11,500 less than their previous market, undetermined of whether they moved with a partner or family member. For some, this transfer between markets

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Real estate community welcomes new Congress after 2018 midterms

With the midterm elections resulting in a split Congress, many national housing and finance organizations expressed cautious optimism for the future — though several key issues remain in question as 2018 draws to an end. The Center for Responsible

Generation Z is saving for homeownership by age 25

Generation Z is just starting to come into adulthood, but they are already preparing for homeownership, according to a realtor.com survey. The study found that those in Gen Z, those who are currently age 18 to 24, who are interested purchasing a home

Renters more likely to struggle than homeowners to meet basic needs

Housing, regardless if you rent or buy, can be a pricey expenditure. But for renters, missing monthly payments may lead to severe consequences like damaged credit scores to being evicted. For some renters, these monthly payments put pressure on

National Association of Realtors installs 2019 Leadership

John Smaby was installed as 2019 president of NAR during the 2018 Realtors Conference & Expo. Smaby was the 2018 president-elect and the 2017 first vice president. Smaby has also held numerous positions nationally and with Minnesota Realtors, where

Real Estate in Brief: Millennials seek influencers in real estate, Realogy plans for expansion, real estate tech week and more

Engel & Völkers partnered with Researchscape in a study surveying over millennials on their definitions of luxury, examining factors that impact their purchasing habits and how brands and real estate professionals can appeal to this demographic of wealthy youth. The report was titled “Meet HENRY: Influencing The Next

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The top headlines from the 2018 National Realtors Conference and Expo

The National Association of Realtors hosted its annual Realtors Conference and Expo in Boston last weekend, packed with four days full of keynote addresses by the likes of Mark Wahlberg, panel discussions, workshops and much more. For those who

Teamwork makes the dream work for Realtors

More Realtors are becoming part of a real estate team,­ as consumers are increasingly wanting experts in certain specialties throughout the course of their buying or selling process. The National Association of Realtors’ 2018 Teams Survey found that 26

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This Week in Real Estate: Homebuying reality show comes to Atlanta, its cheaper to buy than rent and more

Atlanta’s most famous reality show might be “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” but now it may be home for the latest Bravo installment, “Buying it Blind.” In this six-episode season, select Atlanta couples are able to have a trio

Atlanta Realtors Association shares endorsements for midterm elections

Although the Georgia Realtors Political Action Committee (GARPAC) does not officially endorse candidates, the association has provided a full list of candidates that received financial support from GARPAC. Governor candidate Brian Kemp and Lt. Governor candidate Geoff Duncan received

Real Estate in Brief: Record-high lobbying spending driven by midterm elections, and more

The amount of third quarter spending on political lobbying is at a record high since 2010, with $2.6 billion spent and the National Association of Realtors is one of the top spenders. The total amount of money expended is up by

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