Leave a Lasting Impression: A Guide to Closing Gifts
A closing gift isn’t just a gift – it’s a “remember me the next time you want to buy or sell a house.” The best ones show that you understand a buyer’s wants and needs.
HUD Keeping FHA Premiums High at Least a Little Longer
An FHA report finds stability and suggests premiums – money paid by borrowers to offset future loan troubles – should be lowered. But HUD wants a “cautionary approach.”
Inflation Driving Investors to Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate is often considered a hedge against inflation since rents can be increased and real estate values tend to rise.
NAR Approves Policy Changes at Its 2021 Convention
NAR’s board and delegate body met in back-to-back meetings Monday. In addition to MLS changes, it focused on governance, financing, taxation, legal actions and more.
In Marketing Listings, What Makes a Home a Smart Home?
A property is “smart” if it has an internet connection and at least 3 “smart” items. That’s not very expensive to create now and 33% of U.S. homes are considered smart.
NAR’s Board Approves New Guidance for MLS Listings
According to NAR, the changes create greater transparency for consumers and “more explicitly state’ the spirit and intent of the NAR Code of Ethics and policies regarding information about commissions and broker participation in the marketplace.” Policies take effect Jan. 1.