A panel of experts explored how technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality are enhancing client interactions and shaping the future of real estate transactions.
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Thirty percent of the 221 tracked metro areas experienced double-digit price gains over the same period, up from 15% in the fourth quarter of 2023.
May 8, 2024
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Discussion at NAR's Federal Legislative and Political Forum during the 2024 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings covered a range of topics, from legislative accomplishments to market outlooks.
May 7, 2024
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Tori Syrek ![NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun at the Residential Economic Issues & Trends Forum, 2024 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun at the Residential Economic Issues & Trends Forum, 2024 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/2024-realtors-legislative-meetings-residential-economic-issues-and-trends-lawrence-yun-05-07-2024-1300w-867h.png?itok=h2Wc4Rn1)
Chief Economist Lawrence Yun forecasts that 2024 existing-home sales will rise to 4.46 million and 2025 existing-home sales will increase to 5.05 million, with further gains in eight of the next 10 years.
May 7, 2024
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Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178![Property Management Forum at the 2024 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings Property Management Forum at the 2024 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/2024-realtors-legislative-meetings-property-management-forum-05-06-2024-1300w-867h.png?itok=-5lcSvRU)
NAR's Property Management Forum brought together industry leaders, members of local and state associations of REALTORS®, federal advocacy organizations, and professionals from across the property management spectrum to discuss pressing issues facing the sector.
May 7, 2024
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It is vital that Congress supports policies that promote the growth of the real estate industry; the newly formed caucus aims to accomplish this.
May 6, 2024
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CRD's partnership with Shaping Wealth will enhances NAR members' ability to serve their clients with empathy, integrity and professionalism.
May 2, 2024
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Spencer High 202-383-1051![Fannie Mae headquarters Fannie Mae headquarters](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/fannie-mae-headquarters-nick-anfinsen-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=tmGSOtfq)
The new process allows consumers to more readily obtain a second look at appraisals when they disagree with them.
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Monthly volunteering and annual monetary donations by Realtors® both increased this past year, demonstrating Realtors®’ continued dedication to giving back.