Phaseout of LIBOR Could Impact Homeowners With Variable-Rate Mortgages
The controversial London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) is set to phase out by 2021 after an international investigation revealed that...
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Costs of Wildfire Insurance Soar in California: Could This Impact Affordability?
Over the past two years, California's fire-related damages have reached historic highs, bringing on added affordability challenges to those already...
A Vision for Housing Finance Reform
On Sept. 7, 2008, as a substantial breakdown in the American housing market left Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the...
Housing Ecosystem Hit by Historic Government Shutdown
At the time of this writing, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended after 35 days, lasting from Dec....
Brokers Bullish on Profit, Despite Disruptors and Evolving Tech
Brokerage executives are optimistic about profitability, even as they contend with disruptors, pressured sales and shifting technology, new research shows....
Women in Real Estate: Breaking Through the Leadership Glass Ceiling
Female real estate professionals outnumber their male counterparts by 26 percent, with women making up 63 percent of all REALTORS®,...
February Was a Big Month for Inventory
According to fresh findings from realtor.com®, there's been an improvement in inventory nationwide—but what does that mean for this spring?...
Window to the Law: FinCEN’s GTOs Extended and Expanded
Editor's Note: This is part of a monthly video series from the National Association of REALTORS® to inform and educate...
Pending Home Sales Warm Up
A Brighter Forecast for Spring? After a drawn-out downward trend, pending home sales have warmed up, according to the latest...
Case-Shiller: Home Prices Settling Into Stable Territory
Appreciation is continuing to level off, marking a return to steadier times. In December, home prices rose 4.7 percent, according...
3 Business Moves Agents Should Make Before Summer
As the market heads into the summer season, the groundwork you lay now can determine whether the coming months are productive. Agents can use this time to reconnect with clients and position themselves for more listings. Here are three smart business strategies to make before summer arrives. Read more.
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