"Texas has long been one of the most popular states for international buyers," said Marcus Phipps, 2023 Chairman of the Texas Realtors. "Our strong economy, diverse population and high quality of life make the Lone Star State an attractive destination."
Read More »Inventory Shortages, Affordability ‘Top Obstacles’ Limiting Potential Homebuyers
Amid a significant shortage of housing supply in 2022, nearly 33% of Realtors believe a lack of inventory has stopped many Americans from purchasing homes. U.S. housing supply has dropped to the lowest level recorded since 1999, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Read More »NAR Report Finds Fintech Apps Most Impactful Realtor Tools
The latest NAR Tech Survey revealed eSignature, Lockbox, and MLS apps/technology to be the three most effective technology tools for Realtors’ businesses, as nearly half of Realtors believe the metaverse will have a significant impact on real estate.
Read More »Inventory Cited as a Top Concern Among Potential Buyers
A profile of NAR members has found that nearly 60% of agents found that the biggest factor holding back the housing market over the past year was a lack of supply.
Read More »Inventory Makes a Recovery in June
Those experiencing woes due to the lack of available inventory may see relief on the horizon as early June numbers show that for-sale homes available to buyers climbed 18.7%—the fastest yearly pace of all time—according to Realtor.com’s Monthly Housing Trends ...
Read More »Crossing the Language Barrier for Spanish-Speaking Agents, Homeowners
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) Tuesday launched a Spanish version of its website, NAR en Español. The sub-site evolved from NAR's Spanish-language Facebook page into the "comprehensive collection of resources" the associations now offers its Spanish-speaking members, NAR representatives ...
Read More »National Flood Insurance Program: A New Way Forward?
With the rate of natural disasters increasing in recent years, the National Flood Insurance program requires another look.
Read More »The Yeas and Nays on Housing Legislation
A rent-control proposal that was part of three housing-related legislation that voters across California were voting on was rejected by the residents of the Golden State. Here’s why this proposal elicited strong reactions for and against it.
Read More »More Young Americans Joining the Real Estate Industry
Housing shortages and sky-high prices seem not to bother would-be agents one bit, according to a survey, which shows a 6 percent rise in realtors over 2017. One particular demographic is fanning that growth.
Read More »How Real Estate Pros Are Embracing Mobile Devices
From client communications to scheduling showings, real estate professionals are spending an increasing amount of their workday on their mobile devices. Click through to learn more about how real estate pros are embracing tech.
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