When moving in or remodeling, homeowners are wise to focus on the power of light to illuminate rooms, add decorative panache and color, pare energy consumption and improve safety. Key Takeaways: Make lighting a priority rather than an afterthought in your renovation and redecorating plans. LED innovation has expanded considerably over the years, offering an …
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Oct 31
What Homeowners Should Know About Rain Barrels
Sustainability is trending, especially among young buyers, and an aesthetically pleasing rain barrel offers cost savings and curb appeal. Outfitting a house with a rain barrel does more than collect and conserve rainwater: It saves money, too. Well-placed rain barrels help cut utility costs by collecting free water for gardening, lawn watering or even washing the car. …
Oct 28
Staging to Sell with Inspiration from 5-Star Hotels
Hotel and interior design experts offer tips for staging primary bedrooms with touches of luxury Recently, furniture and home decor company, CB2(link is external), named “luxury for all” as one of the top three home trends of 2022. The brand’s popularity with millennials, who currently comprise the largest percentage of home buyers(link is external), means …
Oct 27
Spread the Word
At thedifference.realtor you’ll find language and assets, like social media graphics and email signature banners, that you can use every day. As president, I’ve had the privilege to meet thousands of you either in person or virtually and to experience the good work you do. I can truly say that REALTORS® bring it home for …
Oct 26
Home Prices, Bidding Wars Withstand Sliding Sales
There’s some encouraging news in NAR’s latest housing report, though sales of existing home are still falling amid economic uncertainty. Home sales continued sliding in September as home buyers retreat from the market amid near-7% mortgage rates and mounting recession fears. Total existing-home sales—comprising transactions for single-family homes, townhomes, condos and co-ops—dropped 1.5% last month …
Oct 25
Take Nothing for Granted
2020 NAR President Vince Malta reflects on how the association served people in this year like no other. THROUGH IT ALL: Area wildfires presented the latest challenge for President Vince Malta. Here, on a business call from his home, just outside San Francisco, he shows how the light appeared Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. As …
Oct 24
Our Precious Resource
Join the growing ranks of sustainability champions in our association. There are many benefits to being good stewards of our land—helping our clients save money through energy efficiency, using fewer precious resources, and creating vibrant, livable communities. As you gain knowledge and insight on sustainability, you create another layer of information value for your clients. …
Oct 21
Ways Your Clients’ Credit Affects You
You know that client credit is critical for mortgage approval, but are you aware of the impact it can have on your real estate business? Your clients’ credit is relevant in many more ways than just getting approved for a mortgage. You may be surprised to know that their scores have implications for your business …
Oct 19
NAR Launches Tree Planting Initiative in Partnership with National Forest Foundation
Goal to plant 1.5 million trees throughout the U.S. to represent NAR’s more than 1.5 million membership CHICAGO (September 22, 2022) – The National Association of Realtors® today announced a partnership with the National Forest Foundation that will result in 1.575 million trees being planted across the United States. The initiative, which will plant at …
Oct 18
NAR Integrates CompStak into RPR® Platform as Benefit for Commercial Members
NAR Integrates CompStak into RPR® Platform as Benefit for Commercial Members WASHINGTON (October 13, 2022) – The National Association of Realtors® and CompStak announced today a partnership to integrate CompStak into the Realtors Property Resource® platform. All NAR commercial members will have access to CompStak Exchange, an analyst-reviewed comp data and analytics platform. Members will …
Oct 14
Can You Talk to an Appraiser
Can You Talk to an Appraiser Forty-seven percent of real estate professionals say they have had a transaction fall through due to a problem in the appraisal process, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2022 Appraisal Survey. The most common culprits are an appraised value coming in lower than the contract price and a …
Oct 13
Appraisers Say ‘We Have Targets on Our Backs’
Appraisers Say ‘We Have Targets on Our Backs’ How professionals are managing the biggest obstacles to the home valuation process. From allegations of appraiser bias in the home valuation process to new controversial methods of conducting an appraisal, the profession is under intensifying scrutiny—and a new National Association of REALTORS® survey offers insights into these …
