Gmar14

The Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) report was created to monitor consumer sentiment about the housing market. It covers core topics that will be tracked on a monthly basis such as views on housing as a good financial investment, whether homeownership is part of the American Dream, if now is a good time to … Read more

A severe inventory shortage may be allowing your clients to believe selling their homes will be quick and easy. That can lead to sellers who believe that they can do less to prep their homes for the market and that buyers will still be willing to pay top dollar. But buyers are still fairly picky, … Read more

Free Safety Webinar September 20, 2017 at 1:00 pm CDT Instructor: Andrea “Andy” Tolbert Register Here How do REALTORS® walk the line of prospecting and self-preservation? Register for this free safety webinar from the National Association of REALTORS® to learn from Andy Tolbert, Founder, SaferAgent, as she shares simple steps you can implement right away … Read more

Thank you to the GMAR members who responded to NAR’s recent Call for Action, urging Congress to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). On Thursday, September 7, the Senate voted to pass a three-month extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The House of Representatives passed the legislation on Friday, September 8, 2017, … Read more

GMAR has named Filomena Siner, a Realtor® with Century 21 Jack Associates in Waterbuy, as the recipient of its prestigious Realtor® of the Year Award. Filomena grew up in Rhode Island and is a native of Italy. She graduated from Rhode Island College in 1985 with a degree in Communications and later attended the University … Read more

You know the old saying: “Time is money.” That’s especially true when it comes to determining how to value your time as a real estate professional on a per-hour basis. At a “normal” job, you trade your time for a paycheck based on a set hourly rate. Though you’re now paid on commission, it is … Read more

Growing incomes and low mortgage rates are helping to prop up housing affordability and offset rising home prices, according to the newly released National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index. A quarter-point drop in interest rates in the second quarter helped to make homes more affordable to more consumers. Between the beginning of … Read more

Inventory of available homes on the market is the lowest it’s been in two decades, but the reasons may surprise you. Two of the likely culprits are baby boomers and homeowners who are simply satisfied with their home, according to realtor.com®’s Housing Shortage Study. Baby boomers are showing a desire to age in place in … Read more

On July 7, 2017, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released the final rule amending the “Know Before You Owe” (KBYO or TRID) mortgage disclosure rule. As advocated for by NAR, the final rule clarifies the ability to share the Closing Disclosure (CD) with third parties – a victory for real estate professionals nationwide. As … Read more

Members of the 30 Under 30 class of 2017 reveal the tools they use to stay top of mind with clients while running efficient, well-organized businesses. The amount of new technology available to real estate professionals is overwhelming. It’s easy to get caught up in the latest trend that promises to make conducting your business … Read more