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In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, RealtorsÒ, real estate agents and their respective firms have increased their philanthropic and volunteer efforts, according to a new report from the National Association of RealtorsÒ. The median annual value of RealtorÒ associations’ donations to communities doubled from $5,000 in 2018 to $10,000…
Read More Realtor Association Donations to Communities Doubled, Volunteerism Increased During Pandemic
Pending home sales fell slightly in October, according to the National Association of Realtors. Contract activity was mixed among the four major U.S. regions, with the only positive month-over-month growth happening in the South, although each region achieved year-over-year gains in pending home sales transactions. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI),* www.nar.realtor/pending-home-sales, a…
Read More Pending Home Sales Dip 1.1% in October
Existing-home sales continued to trend upward in October, marking five consecutive months of month-over-month gains, according to the National Association of Realtors. All four major regions reported both month-over-month and year-over-year growth, with the Midwest experiencing the greatest monthly increases. Total existing-home sales completed transactions that include single-family…
Read More Existing-Home Sales Jump 4.3% to 6.85 Million in October
A new educational resource for real estate agents developed by North America’s largest training and coaching firm, Buffini & Company, was unveiled at the kickoff event of the 2020 REALTORS® Conference & Expo on Monday. Speaking alongside National Association of Realtors® CEO Bob Goldberg, Buffini…
Read More Buffini & Company, NAR Announce Partnership on New ‘100 Days to Greatness®’ Educational Course
Every metro area tracked by the National Association of Realtors® during the third quarter of 2020 saw home prices increase from a year ago, according to NAR’s latest quarterly report, released today. Due in large part to record-low mortgage rates and depleted nationwide housing inventory, median single-family home…
Read More U.S. Metro Home Prices Increase in All Areas, Third Quarter of 2020
The coronavirus pandemic initiated several shifts in America’s housing market over the past eight months. Changes in the behaviors of home buyers and sellers were especially notable as buyers’ usual tendencies altered, and the urgency to sell accelerated. This is according to new data from the National…
Read More Pandemic Caused Buyers to Seek Multi-Generational Homes, Sellers to Sell Faster
DADE CITY, Fla. – While COVID-19 has affected the way many do business, Habitat for Humanity of East and Central Pasco County has continued to build and sell affordable homes to families in need of a decent place to live during this time. Using sub-contractors…
Read More Habitat Pasco County Dedicates New Home During Pandemic
The National Association of Realtors® opens its first-ever virtual annual conference today, Monday, November 2, when Realtors® from around the globe will experience the marquee event for the world’s largest trade association. “Reset, Refocus, Get Reinvigorated and Find Your ‘R’!” serves as the theme for…
Read More Realtors® “Reset, Refocus, and Get Reinvigorated” First-Ever Virtual Conference Expo
PINELLAS PARK, FL. – In this day and age of an abundance of assisted living facilities and nursing homes, it’s difficult to decide where to relocate a loved one who is no longer able to fully take care of themselves. The Free Press – Tampa…
Read More Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living Earns High Marks with Families, Residents
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – /PRNewswire/ — The housing market has seen record-breaking growth since June, further cementing its strength amid an uncertain economy, according to the latest Zillow® Real Estate Market Report1. The typical home value rose to $259,906 in September. That incredible growth includes: A month-over-month growth rate…
Read More Home Values are Growing at a Pace Not Seen Since the Recovery From the Great Recession