Real Estate News

Talking points: What a local MLS broker marketplace is and how it benefits all buyers and sellers.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is a stone’s throw away from reaching a 7% average. Monthly mortgage payments have jumped nearly $300 in the last year.

Real estate professionals can use these market and financial tips to improve their own property investment strategy or that of their clients.

Advancements in lighting technology provides homeowners with energy efficiency, improved security and potential health benefits.

Light pollution disturbs nature and can cost billions. Communities and cities are increasingly aware of the negative effects of light pollution and are passing ordinances to curb the problem. This affects how homeowners light their yards, and real estate professionals who know the ins and outs are better equipped to help their clients.

Consumer prices are rising at the slowest pace in more than two years, and economists say the Federal Reserve should not raise its interest rate again.

Inventory recently hit its lowest level since 1999, which is impacting real estate professionals’ ability to serve clients, NAR’s 2023 Member Profile finds.

The inventory crunch is creating intense stressors for your clients. You can tap into resources and training to better manage their emotions.

Real estate pros who have earned the ABR® designation say they’ve learned strategies to increase client loyalty over the long haul.

At 6.81%, the rise is being driven by “a resilient economy, persistent inflation and a more hawkish tone from the Federal Reserve,” says Freddie Mac’s chief economist.