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Did You Know? Buying Near Parks & Recreation
Looking for some neighborhood fun this holiday weekend? Did you know that 23 percent of recent buyers bought a home in a neighborhood that was convenient to parks and other recreational facilities?...
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Did You Know? Waterfront Vacation Houses
Are you headed to the lake or beach this weekend? Did you know that 40 percent of vacation home buyers bought a property near a beach, while 15 percent opted for the lakefront? But waterfront isn’t for...
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Urban Populations Growing Faster Than Ever
Urban populations are growing faster than ever and there’s no sign of them slowing down in the future. Urbanization – or the shift in populations from rural to urban areas – is no longer an emerging...
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Urban populations are growing faster than ever. According to the United Nations, 70 percent of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050 (a recent NAR infographic looked deeper into this...
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Technology: The Next Big Thing in Real Estate
The next big thing in real estate is already here. Technology is changing the industry for home buyers and Realtors® alike, all in ways that make the home buying process easier. In 1964, 40 percent of...
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Thanksgiving: Family’s Influence on Home Purchases
Buyers choose their home for many reasons, and the desire to be close to friends and family can play a huge role in the purchase decision. In honor of Thanksgiving, NAR Research looked at how recent...
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NAR Credit Policy and First-Time Buyers
Realtors® have always believed in a safe, responsible and sustainable housing finance system where everyone who is willing and able to take on the responsibilities of homeownership has the opportunity...
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Meet Tom Salomone, NAR’s 2016 President
Meet Tom Salomone, NAR’s 2016 President, who took office during the 2015 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. He is a second generation Realtor® and is broker/owner of Real Estate II, a firm specializing...
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Infographic: Home Buyers Going Green
Green and energy-efficient home features are more popular than ever with recent home buyers. Below are a few green real estate-related tidbits from NAR’s Research division to enjoy this St. Patrick’s...
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Story idea: Real Estate Profession Experiencing Shifts in Demographics
As with any profession, REALTORS®, members of the National Association of REALTORS®, are a diverse group; there are members of both sexes, of all generations, and with varying amounts of experience....
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Did you know? Increased mobility means military buyers and sellers rely on...
Veterans and active-service buyers purchased a home a lot further away from their previous residence (at 75 miles and 28 miles, respectively) than buyers who never served in the military (10 miles)....
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Did you know? US Military Say a Home is a Good Investment
A place to call home is often times one of the few constants for the families of the brave men and women defending our country. At a median age of 34 years old, the typical active-service buyer was a...
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Realtors® and Orlando Habitat Help Make Home Happen
When NAR President Tom Salomone took office last November, he challenged the association’s more than 1 million members to go beyond what is expected in their business and in their community: to...
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Infographic: Groundhog Day and Real Estate
Can a groundhog and his shadow predict the strength of the housing market? Here is what happened the past 20 years in real estate when Punxsutawney Phil climbed out of his hole; does seeing his shadow...
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Lucky numbers in homebuying
On St. Patrick’s Day, it’s a tradition for many to raise a glass and toast the luck o’ the Irish. For potential buyers without the luck of the Irish on their side, the number 10 may be what brings them...
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Veteran and active-military homebuyers
May’s Military Appreciation Month is a time to honor the country’s veterans and active service members and their families and recognize them for their sacrifices. One of the most useful benefits...
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Realtors® extend support for 200 years of home history
The National Association of Realtors®, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, is helping keep alive the history of a house whose story is a snapshot of America itself. Since 2001, the...
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Healthcare 101: Insurance Challenges for Realtors® and other Independent...
Nearly nine in 10 Realtors®, members of the National Association of Realtors®, are independent contractors of their real estate firms. As an independent contractor, many typically don’t have access to...
View ArticleNAR Statement on Federal Government Shutdown
National Association of Realtors® President Elizabeth Mendenhall issued the following statement in response to the shutdown of the federal government: “The government shutdown will have an impact on...
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