Commuting costs and environmental efficiency have increasingly factored into home buying decisions due to higher energy costs, but also due to overall concern for the environment. Factors that are most important to buyers are those directly related … [Read more...]
Increasing REALTOR® Optimism Reported in January
The REALTORS® Confidence Index (RCI) Report provides monthly information about expectations for overall market conditions, buyer/seller traffic, price, buyer profiles, and issues affecting real estate. REALTORS® in the January report generally … [Read more...]
Just How Big is the FHA?
The FHA has been in the headlines a lot recently. So have assertions regarding how large of a presence the institution has in the housing market. The FHA’s significance varies based on which benchmark you are measuring it next to; the total sales … [Read more...]
Just How Big is the FHA?
The FHA has been in the headlines a lot recently. So have assertions regarding how large of a presence the institution has in the housing market. The FHA’s significance varies based on which benchmark you are measuring it next to; the total sales … [Read more...]
Recognizing REALTOR® Political Involvement on Presidents’ Day
Whether you voted for the current president or not, REALTORS® do their part by turning out to vote and are some of the most politically active in the country. Based on the latest survey data from the 2012 Member Profile, 96% of REALTOR® members are … [Read more...]
New Home Search on Mobile Devices
According to the Digital House Hunt, a joint report between NAR Research and Google, there is a tremendous opportunity for REALTORS® to market to home shoppers online. 90% of home buyers searched online during their home buying process 28% of new … [Read more...]