New Climate-Change Strategy Has Government Landlords
An idea proposed in Calif.: The government buys at-risk coastal homes, rents them out, makes money over time, and then razes them if/when they’re no longer habitable.
Community Support: Dealing with Vacancies and Deterioration
Vacancies, deterioration, racism and discrimination are tied together, says NAR partner. Its six-part webinar series will explore the problem and discuss solutions.
Fed’s Powell: Public Should Understand Risks of Bitcoin
The Federal Reserve is studying the benefits of digital dollars, but the chair says is too volatile and “essentially a substitute for gold rather than for the dollar.”
Win the Listing on Your First Appointment
The broad goal to landing a listing? First, get the seller to like and trust you. Be knowledgeable about the current real estate market as well as their specific property.
The Invisible Stimulus Package: Homeowners Who Refinance
Florida Realtors economist: The most often discussed form of stimulus from the government? Direct payments to qualifying Americans. But low interest rates offer another form of stimulus for homeowners who are able to refinance.
RE Q&A: Be Careful with Divorces, Deeds and Mortgages
A husband signed the rental-property deeds over to his ex-wife, but the mortgage is still in both of their names. How does he get those switched over to her?
Realtor Literally Reads Brainwaves to See What Buyers Think
An Oklahoma agent attached wires to willing buyers and found that their top-of-mind thoughts often don’t match how they really feel about a home.
The U.S. Now Has More Realtors than Home Listings
It’s an unusual situation, but heavy U.S. job losses boosted the number of new agents; at the same time, the number of for-sale properties hit record lows.
Upscale Buyers: How Much Space Is Too Much?
Many buyers determine what they can afford and look for a home there. But upscale buyers have a “sweet spot.” Many pick a size based on future costs and overall hassle.
New-Home Sales Plunge 18.2% in February
It’s the slowest pace since May 2020, and largely blamed on severe winter weather across much of the U.S. and a lack of supply.