Down Payment or Debt?

Debt - like student loans and car payments - can create the biggest barrier to homeownership, more so than trying to save for a down payment, according to…

Stop Tax on Short Sale ‘Phantom Income’

The income tax exemption on mortgage debt forgiven in a short sale expired at the end of 2013.  Without immediate action by Congress, distressed homeowners…

7 Safety Tips to Share with Sellers

Have you had the safety talk with your clients?  It's not only for your safety but for theirs too.

Safety from your clients' perspective presents an…

Property Resource for REALTORS® On The Go

Today's consumers are juggling multiple priorities, a busy schedule and instant access to information.  When it comes to a home search, they expect the same results.

To…

Why Earn NAR Designations & Certifications?

In this dynamic market, continuing education is your best way to stay ahead of the competition.  Now more than ever, successful brokers must keep current on issues…

Have you joined the rest of GAAR on Facebook?

If you haven't joined the GAAR Members Group on Facebook, you are missing out!

The GAAR Members Group is a private, REALTOR®-only group set up…

Should I buy a .REALTOR domain?

If there's one thing that's sure to dominate the World Wide Web, it's the new, top-level domain extension .REALTOR.

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) secured…

REALTOR® Party Successful Again

The REALTOR® Party had a successful Election Day.  At every level, REALTOR® Party candidates and issues were decided in favor of supporting home ownership and private…

Get the facts on REALTOR® Safety

You've seen the news; it seems we are reading more and more about REALTORS® becoming victims of violence.

The most recent being the loss of…