Melissa Dittmann Tracey is a contributing editor for REALTOR® Magazine. She can be reached at mtracey@nar.realtor. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter: @housingmuse
Those ages 55 and above say they want solutions for home maintenance, safety and security and making daily life easier. So, share these devices with your clients.
Despite an uptick in contract signings in May, signs of a market slowdown continue to “choke off” buyer demand, according to NAR’s latest housing report.
As escalating mortgage rates and home prices shrink the pool of buyers, help your sellers understand why they’ll likely need to readjust their expectations.
Real estate pros can play a big role in helping veterans achieve homeownership by sharing more information about the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program and helping to dispel common myths.
The Federal Reserve’s move to raise its benchmark rate by three-quarters of a percentage point—the largest increase since 1994—could put more upward pressure on near-6% mortgage rates and sideline more home buyers, says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
At least half of the nation’s REALTOR® associations planned projects, from serving homeless shelters to community cleanup efforts, during the 2022 REALTOR® Volunteer Days.
Out with the dark, moody palettes, and in with brighter color schemes. Top home designers share some of the latest trends that embrace a wider spectrum of colors and textures. Get ready for a new twist on some trusted design options and a few surprises to boot.