Associations

RE/MAX, NAREB take on homeownership racial gap

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers has joined the RE/MAX Strategic Alliances program to help grow homeownership among minority groups.

Builder associations oppose carried interest tax reform

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) opposes the change because it would raise taxes on the multifamily housing industry and on real estate investment partnerships.

Home sizes expected to rise in post-COVID world

After declining for years, the size of new single-family homes has begun to level off as consumers spend more time at home, a National Association of Home Builders analysis found.

NAR finds fewer Black Americans own homes than other groups

NAR put together its “Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America” report to study the hurdles that persistently block minorities from owning homes.

MAR: 2021 home sales surge; increase in spring sellers expected

A cold winter is no match for home sales as they continued to increase last month despite all-time high prices and record low inventory.

Rate of homebuyers who are outbid doubles

The top reason long-time searchers have not purchased a home is because 40% say they were outbid.

RPAC is always asking for money. Where do those dollars go?

As the political fundraising arm of the National Association of Realtors, RPAC solicits voluntary contributions from Realtors — more than $5 million during the 2018 election cycle. It uses those funds to help elect candidates across the political landscape who understand and support real estate interests — at all levels of government.

See every National Association of Realtors political contribution since 2018

See the list of NAR’s 2018 and 2020 political contributions.

MAR: Expect spring ‘surge in home sellers’ in Massachusetts

It was a happy holiday for home sales across the state, according to a new report from the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.

MAR: Expect an ‘energized’ market by spring

“The continued uptick in activity is largely due to the delayed start in the spring, a shortage of inventory and extremely low-interest rates,” 2020 MAR President Kurt Thompso

NAR names Kinlin Grover agent Realtor Emeritus

Those who achieve the designation must have 40 years of membership and a year of service at the national association level

Remote workers could continue to drive the post-pandemic market

A new report from Homes.com shows that prospective homebuyers are still waiting to see if they will work from home permanently.

Massachusetts home sales remain vibrant in October

“Home sales are still booming in Massachusetts.” — MAR President Kurt Thompson

GBAR: ‘Now could be the time to buy a downtown condo’

“In fact, we may be looking at one of the best buying opportunities in Boston since the last recession.” — GBAR President Jason Gell

How to close 50 deals in a year

Coach Ella Blaine, who is a real estate coach and founder of Real Estate Ladies Rock FB group, offered tips on how to achieve the goal of closing 50 deals annually and go even further in her webinar at the 2020 Realtors Conference and Expo.

NAR board OKs hate speech rule

Realtors who use harassing or hate speech could face fines by the National Association of Realtors, according to a proposal approved by the NAR Board of Directors at its 2020 Realtors Conference & Expo.

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