Automation is very much a part of the real estate industry and should be embraced by Realtors® and other industry leaders, panelists said at the Emerging Business Issues and Technology Forum during the 2019 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.
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RPAC uses voluntary REALTOR® contributions to help elect candidates who understand and support the interests of the real estate industry.
May 17, 2019
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While challenges remain, Realtors® specializing in the commercial real estate sector should have confidence that growth will continue in the marketplace.
May 16, 2019
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Continued economic expansion, rising home sales and an increase in wage growth that is on par with home price growth are some of the expectations for the second half of 2019.
May 16, 2019
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The partnership with Brevitas will offer Realtors® who work with commercial real estate opportunities to reach a wider audience in the commercial real estate marketplace.
May 15, 2019
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With advancements in technology and the rise of big data, alternatives to the traditional appraisal field are beginning to become more prevalent in the U.S.
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The bill is meant to ensure that increases in guarantee fees of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will not be used to offset provisions that increase the deficit.
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Newly-appointed Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria spoke to hundreds of Realtors® and industry leaders regarding his vision for the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
May 14, 2019
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Former Governors Terry McAuliffe and Haley Barbour examined how policies implemented by state and local governments can impact regional real estate markets.
May 14, 2019
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In the first quarter of 2019, inventory increased and metro market prices rose, but at a slower pace than the previous quarter.
May 14, 2019
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Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178