Posts by Emily Marek

NAR launches podcast highlighting Realtor safety

Set to debut on July 17, "Drive with NAR: The Safety Series" will be hosted by former real estate agent and expert, Tracey...

David Weekley Homes gives back with annual Build Month

“The volunteers from David Weekley Homes are always eager to pitch in and get covered in sawdust,” said Ben Lake, social media and marketing director for the Georgetown chapter of Sleep in Heavenly...

Most adults support housing densification in their neighborhood

These new homes are envisioned as “missing middle housing,” such as medium and large apartment...

How each generation feels about homeownership in America

Motivations for homeownership are varied across generations: Gen Z and Boomers made the decision for better living conditions, while Gen X and Millennials were in search of stability they couldn’t get while...

NAR CEO Bob Goldberg to retire at end of 2024

Goldberg’s retirement comes after 30 years of service with NAR and four decades of real estate...

Dark hues are one paint trend that could increase home values

“Paint is a relatively affordable and easy change, yet it has an outsized impact on a buyer’s perception of the home,” said Amanda Pendleton, home trends expert at Zillow....

There aren’t enough affordable homes on the market for middle-income buyers

Homes affordable to middle-income buyers — defined as households earning up to $75,000 — fall in the $256,000-to-$320,000 range. But of the over one million U.S. homes on the market at the end of April, less than a quarter of...

One-fifth of all Americans rent storage spaces — what that says about renters’ growing need for space

The need for more space is common among all self-storage users: 40% of survey respondents listed this as their primary reason for renting storage...

Mortgage rates decline for fourth consecutive week

This was the fourth week in a row of declines, leaving prospective buyers hopeful for sustained low rates throughout spring homebuying...

Renovations that can boost your bottom line

One of the best ways sellers can make their home stand out in today’s market is by upgrading their space with luxury renovations and...

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