New NAR Guide: Estate Planning

New NAR Guide: Estate Planning

NAR’s new Consumer Guide explains estate planning basics, helping homeowners protect their property and plan for the future with tools like wills and trusts ORLANDO, Fla. — What is an estate plan, and how is it different from a will? When should I begin estate...
Home Access Grows Slightly for Some Earners

Home Access Grows Slightly for Some Earners

Buyers with moderate incomes can afford only a small share of listings, with slight gains in affordability, a NAR survey found. WASHINGTON – U.S. households earning $75,000 a year can only afford 21.2% of home listings as of March 2025 – up slightly from 20.8% a year...
Using Voice Assistants in Your RE Business

Using Voice Assistants in Your RE Business

Voice technology is emerging as a powerful tool by reinforcing the role of real estate professionals with smarter support. CHICAGO – Today’s reality in the real estate industry is complex — juggling constant calls, texts, emails and social DMs. The challenge isn’t...
Wire Fraud Is Targeting First-Time Buyers

Wire Fraud Is Targeting First-Time Buyers

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey A new report sounds the alarm on who is increasingly at risk and what real estate pros can do to help clients be aware and stay safe. CHICAGO — A young, first-time home buyer was filled with excitement to finally own a home. She had her...
‘Cat Fund’ Cash Estimate Tops $6.7B

‘Cat Fund’ Cash Estimate Tops $6.7B

The Fla. Hurricane Catastrophe Fund provides relatively low-cost reinsurance to insurers to help pay claims if the state is hit by one or more major hurricanes. The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, a crucial reinsurance program, will have an estimated $6.72 billion...