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GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to Support Ukrainian Refugees
GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.
Second Century Ventures Announces 7 Companies for 2024 REACH Commercial Scale-Up Program
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors® and the most active global real
Pending Home Sales Rose 4.8% in June
Pending home sales in June ascended 4.8%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four U.S. regions posted monthly gains in transactions. Year-over-year, the Northeast, Midwest and South registered declines, while the West increased.
Existing-Home Sales Slipped 5.4% in June; Median Sales Price Jumps to Record High of...
Existing-home sales fell in June as the median sales price climbed to the highest price ever recorded for the second consecutive month, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All
How Technology is Transforming Property Search: Insights from Welling Estate Agents
The digital age has revolutionized many industries, and the real estate market is no exception. As technology advances, the way we search for properties has undergone a significant transformation. For estate agents in Welling, leveraging these technological advancements has become crucial to staying competitive and meeting the evolving needs of clients.
CoreLogic Launches OneHomeowner – A New Engagement Platform for Agents to Nurture Relationships and Win...
CoreLogic® announced today the release of a new MLS service for homeownership called OneHomeowner™. The service allows
Tevfik Afik on Malls: A Fading Giant or a Potential Retail Phoenix?
The once-dominant shopping mall has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years. Former Bayrock Group founder, Tevfik Arif, believes that the rise of e-commerce giants like Amazon and the shift in consumer preferences towards convenience and experience have left many traditional malls struggling with vacancy rates and declining foot traffic
North Carolina Regional MLS Expands into Georgia
North Carolina Regional MLS (NCRMLS), one of the nation’s fastest growing Multiple Listing Services, today announced its expansion into Georgia with the strategic additions of Savannah
NAREB’S MESSAGE TO BLACK CONSUMERS IN THE WAKE OF MAJOR PROCEDURAL CHANGES LOOMING IN...
In the near future, the home buying process will undergo significant change, particularly in the dynamics between homebuyers, sellers, and the real estate agents facilitating the transactions. These changes, stemming from a potential court case settlement, will redefine how home sellers compensate agents for the buyers of their home.
Developers Adapt to Changing Trends in Thailand’s 2024 Real Estate Market
The Thailand real estate market is poised for a mixed performance in 2024, with both challenges and opportunities on the horizon.
According to industry experts, including Storm Real Estate, a premium real estate agency in Phuket, the first two quarters of 2024 were relatively muted in terms of activity
NAR Offers Support for New Biden Housing Plan
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced new steps Monday to address housing affordability. The plan mirrors many policies also advocated by NAR to help lower housing costs and increase housing supply.
Housing Solutions Coalition: There Is No Debate. Rent Caps Hurt Renters and Communities
Statement from the Housing Solutions Coalition in reference to President Biden’s mention of capping rents during the debate. “Decades of academic research from across the United States and
Existing-Home Sales Edged Lower by 0.7% in May as Median Sales Price Reached Record...
Existing-home sales slightly declined in May as the median sales price climbed to a record high, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. In the four major U.S. regions, sales
REALTORS® Relief Foundation Announces Largest Grant Ever Awarded With $2 Million in Relief Aid...
The REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) announced that an additional $1 million in disaster relief aid has been made available
Pending Home Sales Slumped 7.7% in April
Pending home sales in April fell 7.7%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four U.S. regions registered month-over-month and year-over-year decreases. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)* – a forward-looking indicator of home
Existing-Home Sales Retreated 1.9% in April
Existing-home sales receded in April, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four major U.S. regions posted month-over-month declines. Year-over-year, sales decreased in the Northeast, Midwest and South but increased in the West
Second Century Ventures Announces Eight Companies for REACH LATAM 2024 Cohort
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, has announced the selection of eight companies for the second annual REACH Latin America
Higher Interest Rates Keep Single-Family Housing Starts Flat in April
Single-family starts remained flat in April as interest rates moved above 7% last month and builders were dealing with tighter lending conditions. Overall housing starts increased 5.7%
Essential Plumbing Checks Before Buying a Home
When embarking on the exciting journey of buying a home, it's easy to be swept off your feet by a charming facade or an inviting interior. However, it's crucial to look beyond the surface
Kelly Ballinger wrote her name on rent payments, altered renters’ incomes to steal funds
PORTLAND, Maine: A Glenburn woman pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to embezzling from an organization receiving federal funds and conspiring to alter money orders. According to court records, Kelly Ballinger, 57, was a former property manager for a Portland apartment complex with residences funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
