Posts Tagged ‘realtor’


The Outlook for Commercial Real Estate

1.9.12

While commercial real estate markets have been relatively flat this year, improving fundamentals mean a more positive trend is expected in 2012. More >

NAR Commercial Priorities

1.9.12

With the new year upon us, I thought I’d use my podcast this month to examine what’s in store for the commercial real estate industry in 2012. In the coming year, REALTORS® will be working on key issues such as easing the contraction in small-business lending, bridging an equity gap, and increasing bank liquidity. You [...]

Good News in Home Sales

1.5.12

NAR released its pending home sales index figure last week, and for the second month in a row, the index is up. What’s more, the index has broken 100. That’s significant because the only other time the index has hit 100 in recent years is when the home buyer tax credit was available. “It is [...]

Good Economic Signs for the New Year

12.28.11

Lately, most of the dire economic news has been coming out of Europe. Some U.S.-based analysts are suggesting that problems in Europe are contagious and will doom our economy to another recession. However, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun explains why an economic recession in the United States in the upcoming year looks less and less [...]

Where the Work is Heading: 6 Top Job States List Includes New Mexico

12.28.11

One factor reportedly holding many Americans back from purchasing a home is job stability. But in these states, the job picture is improving and projected to have the biggest growth in the next five years. Read more.

Commercial Markets to Grow in 2012

12.1.11

Commercial real estate markets have been relatively flat this year, but improving fundamentals mean a more positive trend is expected in 2012, according to NAR’s Commerical Real Estate Outlook report, out this week. More >    

Growth in Commercial Real Estate Expected in 2012

11.29.11

Commercial real estate markets have been relatively flat this year, but improving fundamentals mean a more positive trend is expected in 2012, according to NAR. Read more

Commercial Property Prices

10.20.11

The prices of commercial properties have made a spectacular recovery in the past two years, with a rise of 48 percent from early 2009. This seems positive, but let’s take another look.  Read more.

Latest on NAR’s Commercial Advocacy Efforts

10.20.11

This latest version of the Commercial Real Estate Advocacy Timeline cites NAR’s position on key SBA programs as well as a proposed Asset Rating program for Commercial buildings. To read more action NAR has taken to support you and your business, download the updated pdf and afterwards, share it with your colleagues.

Weak Economy Holding Back Commercial Gains

8.31.11

Commercial real estate vacancy rates are flat and projections for growth have been moderated because economic growth and job creation have been weaker than expected, NAR says. Look for modest improvements over the coming year.