Stubbornly low inventory conditions in a large swath of the country are behind the below-average share of first-time buyers in recent years, but there is gaining evidence that an increase in homebuilding is around the corner.

Kulick has devoted more than 30 years to the betterment of his local, state, and national associations and real estate community.

Real estate professionals and consumers often do not consider the risks of fraud in complicated real estate transactions, said attorney Jon Goodman in a session at the 2017 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. Goodman shared several red flags real estate professionals should keep in mind during a transaction, and the steps agents can take to ensure transactions are secure.

Nearly nine in 10 Realtors® are independent contractors and typically don’t have access to traditional employer-provided benefits, such as retirement savings plans. To help them better secure their financial futures and reach their retirement savings goals, the NAR has selected Bank of America Merrill Lynch to develop a financial wellness program with customized benefits for members.