Yearly Archives: 2020
Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale of 26th Midwest Retail Transaction This Year
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, announced today that the firm arranged the sale of two freeway-adjacent, brand-new construction
As CDC, White House Unveil Eviction Moratorium Executive Order, NAR Urges Immediate Congressional Action...
National Association of Realtors® President Vince Malta, along with CCIM and the Institute of Real Estate Management, released the following statement Tuesday evening in response
Appraisal Institute Seeks to Expand Diversity, Combat Alleged Bias in Valuation
As our nation continues reflecting on important matters of racial justice, the nation's largest professional association of real estate appraisers today reiterated its efforts to expand opportunities for aspiring appraisers and help combat alleged bias in valuation.
Benefits Of Hiring A Bellevue Mortgage Company When Buying A New Home
Searching for a home is a great experience. Some things can be compared to the process of searching for your new primary residence. At the same time, the search for a new home can be a bit daunting. The way toward finding a home and applying for a home loan advance is unpredictable and requires a ton of time and mental effort. To find the right home, you must first locate it, and then you must inspect it properly, move it further.
RE/MAX Results Launches Simple Offer to Give Twin-Cities Homeowners More Selling Options
Twin Cities-based RE/MAX Results, the largest and most productive RE/MAX in the country with 40 offices and nearly 1,200 sales executives, announced a new service that delivers to homeowners more selling options.
What Are the Benefits of Using a Property Management Company?
Do you own a piece of high-end property that you are interested in renting? Would you like to have a steady income from that property but would rather not be troubled with calls from renters about repairs or dealing with hassles over collecting rent?
Real Estate Leader Joe Rand Named Executive Director of the Broker Public Portal with...
The Board of Managers of the National Broker Portal, a joint venture between Broker Public Portal (BPP) and Homesnap, today announced that Joseph “Joe” Rand of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE) | Rand Realty
Building a House? The Pros and Cons
There is nothing more exciting than accomplishing your goals. Building your own house provides you with the flexibility of choosing your design and materials. However, there are some challenges that you might experience during the entire process.
Statement from NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke on CDC’s Rental Eviction Moratorium
Chuck Fowke, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Tampa, Fla., issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
IMB Production Profits Soar in Second Quarter of 2020
Independent mortgage banks (IMBs) and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported a net gain of $4,548 on each loan they originated in the second quarter of 2020, up from a reported gain of $1,600 per loan in the first quarter of 2020
Forsyth County, Georgia, Leads NAR’s Top “Work from Home” U.S. Counties List
Forsyth County, Georgia, ranks as the top “Work from Home” county in the United States, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors® measuring several factors of increasing relevance amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Finding Top Talent for Your Real Estate Business
When it comes to careers in real estate, most people think of realtors. However, the truth is there are dozens, if not hundreds of different job titles and career opportunities in the world of real estate development, construction, management, and sales. Nobody knows this better than the men and women who own and operate various businesses in the real estate industry
Keep in Touch—Update Information with FEMA to Avoid Delays
Louisiana homeowners and renters who registered for FEMA disaster assistance after Hurricane Laura should stay in touch with FEMA to ensure the disaster assistance process stays on track.
NAR Sr. VP of Talent Development and Resources Named a 2020 “Housing Wire Insider”
Donna Gland, Senior Vice President of Talent Development and Resources at the National Association of Realtors®, has been named a “HousingWire Insider” for 2020. Each year, the real estate publication identifies 50 individuals
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Delinquency Rates Affected by the Pandemic, but Impact Differs by...
Delinquency rates of mortgages backed by commercial and multifamily properties reveal the various impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on different types of commercial real estate, according to two reports released jointly
Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Remains Flat at 7.20%
The Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance remained unchanged relative to the prior week at 7.20%
2021 International Builders’ Show Registration Opens with Discounts Offered Through September
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) officially opened online registration today for the 2021 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the premier event of the residential
A Suburban Shift for Home Building
Evidence of a suburban shift for consumer home buying preferences as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can be found in the second quarter National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
How to Sell Your Home Without a Real Estate Agent
If your current home seems a bit small or you are considering moving to a new area, putting it on the market is a wise move. The first thing you have to figure out when trying to sell your home is whether you will do it alone or do it with a real estate
CONSTRUCTION SECTOR ADDS 16,000 WORKERS IN AUGUST BUT NONRESIDENTIAL JOBS SHRINK; ASSOCIATION SURVEY FINDS...
Postponed and Canceled Projects Proliferate, Yet Majority of Firms Report Difficulty Filling Hourly Craft Positions; Officials Urge Immediate Federal Action to Fund Infrastructure and Enact