Real Estate

There are more American households with pets than children, and studies show that home buyers’ furry friends increasingly influence the type of home or remodeling project buyers choose. So, real estate pros need to be tuned in to the needs of their clients’ pets.  “Whether selecting pet-friendly materials or incorporating built-in feeding stations and cozy […]

Housing affordability has long been a critical issue in the housing market, affecting individuals, families, and entire communities. While the challenges associated with affording a home are not new, they have remained one of the main concerns in the housing market, particularly as higher mortgage rates have exacerbated the situation. The widening gap between income

The 2025 Federal Political Coordinator Training will be part of NAR’s new Advocacy Week event, January 22-25, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Advocacy Week combines three signature Advocacy events: REALTOR® Party Training Conference, Public Policy Coordinating Committee Meeting, and the FPC Training. Source link

Real estate professionals are experts at helping clients secure their financial futures, guiding home buyers and sellers through a property transaction—often the most significant purchase or sale of their lives. But what about practitioners’ own financial futures? As independent contractors, most real estate agents lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as a 401(k) or

Members of the National Association of REALTORS® launched a full-court press over the past two weeks to address the question on the lips of national and local news media around the nation: What do the practice changes in residential real estate mean for consumers? On Aug. 14 alone, four NAR members—President Kevin Sears, Vice President

The initiative began with the Historic Downtown Clinton Youth Board, a dedicated group of students aiming to improve Clinton, Tennessee. Their initial project was modest: securing funding for new trees in a small park outside the public library. They secured funding for the trees, which inspired the sixth-grade class at South Clinton Elementary School to

©sl-f / Getty Images Luxury home buyers expect the convenience and peace of mind of a professionally installed smart home system, but they don’t want to know it’s there. Nothing is worse than a big bank of switches on the wall and trying to get them all set correctly. With systems like Lutron, Crestron or

Brush up on your skills and knowledge by logging in and watching one of the recordings of our CIPS Mentor Sessions. Join a live session the thirdThursday each month at 10am CT. The signup sheet is located in the Global Marketing Center. Upcoming CIPS Mentor Sessions August 15: Building Your Global Team September 19: International

According to Statista, the real estate market in Central America has been growing recently and is expected to climb to a value of US$1.49tn by the end of 2024. Real estate investment in Central America can be attractive for many reasons. For example, Costa Rica has a firm commitment to sustainability in the real estate

What exactly is a golden visa? A golden visa is a type of residency permit issued by various countries. These visas are sometimes referred to as residence-by-investment programs, and they can permit foreign individuals to obtain residency rights (and in some cases, citizenship) in exchange for making a significant investment in that country, often in