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Pending Home Sales Edge Up in April
Pending home sales improved slightly in April and continue to be well above a year ago. Gains in the Northeast and Midwest were offset largely by declines in the West and South.
Commercial Real Estate Fundamentals Improving, Lending Tight for Small Business
With vacancy rates modestly falling and rents moderately rising in commercial real estate sectors, market fundamentals have improved, but financing remains a challenge for small business.
Realtors® Report Positive Trends in Commercial Market with Increases in Income, Transactions
Realtors® who practice commercial real estate have reported an increase in annual gross income for the third year in a row, signaling the market is on the road to recovery.
April Existing-Home Sales Up but Constrained
Existing-home sales rose in April but remain below underlying demand because of limited inventory and tight credit. All regions are showing strong price gains from a year ago.
Opportunities Abound in Housing Market but Challenges Remain
The shape of homeownership and housing markets has changed dramatically over time and will continue to change in the face of new housing opportunities and challenges.
Realtors® Can Increase Their Value by Better Leveraging Technology, Says realtor.com®
Technology plays a vital role in today's society and is transforming the way Realtors® do business.
Realtor® Confidence in Commercial Market Growing
Realtors® who specialize in commercial real estate expressed optimism and confidence in the market during a forum at the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.
Rate Increases Ahead for Some National Flood Insurance Program Policyholders
WASHINGTON (May 16, 2013) – Changes are coming to the critically important National Flood Insurance Program that could impact real estate transactions and property owners across the country. That’s according to experts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which manages the government’s flood insurance program, who spoke to Realtors® at today’s Flood Insurance 101 session during the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.
Forecast for Housing and the Economy Solidifying, Future Tax Treatment Important
Growth in home sales and prices is contributing to a broader improvement in the overall economy, aided in part by current homeownership tax treatment.
“30 Under 30” Realtors® Embark on New Era of Real Estate
This year's Realtor® Magazine "30 Under 30" honorees have not been deterred by a challenging and competitive market. Instead they have developed innovative and groundbreaking skills to create their own pathways to success.