Safety Alert: Check Fraud Scheme

We recently became aware of a check fraud scheme, in which a property buyer, purportedly from China, defrauded a New Mexico title agent of more…

2014 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently published their 2014 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.

Highlights include:

• Thirty-three percent of recent home buyers…

Is Your Contact Information Up-To-Date?

Do you have a new website, email address, or phone number?

If you recently changed your website address, email address, or phone number, you will want to update…

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…