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National Association of Realtors

June 18, 2021

Juneteenth and Your Brokerage

President Joe Biden signed a bill this week declaring Juneteenth a federal holiday. Here are ideas for commemorating the historic moment for Black Americans.


Buyer Competition Shows Signs of Easing—Somewhat

“The housing market was going 100 miles per hour and now it’s down to 80,” says one real estate chief economist.


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30-Year Rates Average 2.93% This Week

Check out this chart that shows how much monthly payments can change when rates rise by just 0.3%, 0.5%, and 1%.


Is the 20% Down Payment Goal Impractical?

Skyrocketing home prices and bidding wars may make it more difficult to reach this time-honored down payment goal.


The Kitchen Features Buyers Love Most

Be sure to spotlight walk-in pantries and these other kitchen features in your listings.


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However, extreme demand since the pandemic is causing longer waits and higher prices for homeowners on a quest to create a staycation oasis.


Secure Your Router Against Cyberattacks

Secure Your Router Against Cyberattacks

Your personal Wi-Fi network is a prime target for hackers. To protect yours and your clients’ private information, beef up your cybersecurity at home. Here’s how.


Training New Agents in an Unusual Market

Training New Agents in an Unusual Market

Low inventory has real estate pros running ragged. New agents might be left in the dust without broker support.


From Our Blogs

 
Hot Home Trend: A Color ‘Bomb’ of Yellow

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Hot Home Trend: A Color ‘Bomb’ of Yellow

Paint firm Pantone chose “Illuminating”—a bright, bold yellow—as one of its 2021 Colors of the Year. Could it become a staging staple?


5 Tips for Rising to the Top in Real Estate

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5 Tips for Rising to the Top in Real Estate

How did Dallas-based Rogers Healy and Associates Real Estate make its way to the top 1.5% of all brokerages? With creativity, determination, and grit.


The Addictive, Hopeful World of ‘Cheap Old Houses’

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The Addictive, Hopeful World of ‘Cheap Old Houses’

How the couple behind a massively popular Instagram account featuring affordable, historic homes for sale has inspired people to move far and wide for the chance to painstakingly restore a fixer-upper.


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