The Counselors of Real Estate identified the most pressing trends and challenges that will impact the housing and commercial real estate market now and in the years to come.
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A panel discussion clarified the misconception that real estate professionals are prohibited from speaking to appraisers. Real estate professionals are encouraged to communicate with appraisers in a professional and productive manner, as relevant information from real estate professionals may help an appraiser independently arrive at an opinion of value.
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While ride-sharing services are responsible for a large percentage of alternative transport, micro-mobility platforms, such as bike and scooter shares, are beginning to rise in popularity.
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REALTORS® continue to work to ensure affordable and sustainable housing opportunities are available for all Americans.
November 3, 2018
Media Contact:
Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Sunglasses, towel, and phone next to a pool at a resort Sunglasses, towel, and phone next to a pool at a resort](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/sunglasses-towel-phone-pool-GettyImages-750561845-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=3xru5-NX)
Realtors® gathered at the 2018 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Boston to discuss booming markets across the country for business, investment, millennial and retirement buyers.
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A new report presents the results of a survey of REALTORS® in states where marijuana is legal, regarding their interaction with marijuana and the real estate sector.
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While challenges face many of America’s commercial real estate markets, REALTORS® specializing in the sector should have confidence for growth to remain steady in the coming year.
November 2, 2018
Media Contact:
Cole Henry 202-383-1290![FEMA worker attaching a tarp to a roof FEMA worker attaching a tarp to a roof](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/fema-worker-attaching-tarp-to-roof-GettyImages-896629002-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=oHrVxX8s)
The Memorandum of Agreement represents a partnership effort between FEMA and NAR to educate and help the nation better prepare for disasters, and also allows REALTORS® to continue building upon the Realtor Disaster Relief Fund.
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Consumers should expect home sales to flatten and home prices to continue to increase, though at a slower pace.
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As the country heads into the final days of the midterm elections, the National Association of Realtors® kicks off its annual conference in Boston today with a focus on education and opportunity.
November 1, 2018
Media Contact:
Jane Dollinger 202-383-1042