National Association Of Realtors

Are You Ready For Tax Season? NAR Offers Tips To Survive Tax Time Without Breaking The Bank

By Joanna England / December 4, 2013 /

When you’re working on commission, planning for tax season can feel overwhelming, and if you’re unprepared, that tax bill can really break the bank. That’s why Victoria Gillespie of  Realtors Federal Credit Union recommends you put away half of each commission check for taxes and a short-term reserve account. I know, it’s not what anyone…

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Ebby Halliday Realtors CEO Mary Frances Burleson Receives NAR 2013 Distinguished Service Award

By Joanna England / November 11, 2013 /

The National Association of Realtors has good taste, that’s for sure, as the organization has selected Ebby Halliday Realtors president and CEO Mary Frances Burleson to receive the 2013 Distinguished Service Award — the highest award a Realtor can receive. Burleson was recognized by NAR chief Gary Thomas for her service at the Realtor Conference…

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Growing, Growing, Gone: Dallas Market is Fully Recovered From Recession, But NAR Report Shows Pending Sales Are Dropping

By Joanna England / November 5, 2013 /

It’s official: According to the latest numbers from CoreLogic, the Dallas-area real estate market is fully recovered from the recession and housing bubble. Dallas real estate prices are up 9.7 percent according to the CoreLogic HPI report. Nationally, prices are up 12 percent year-over-year, too, the report showed, showing that regions across the U.S. are…

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Sponsored: Two Reasons Why You Should Use Point2 Homes to Search Dallas Real Estate Listings

By BlankSlate / October 31, 2013 / Comments Off on Sponsored: Two Reasons Why You Should Use Point2 Homes to Search Dallas Real Estate Listings

According to a recent study by the National Association of Realtors, 90% of homebuyers search online and shoppers perform an average of 11 searches before taking action on a real estate site. In addition to sites like Zillow and Trulia, Point2 Homes is a site you should consider when doing your Dallas searching. It’s got some features that can have you staring at the computer late into the evening.

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How Will Federal Shutdown Affect FHA Loans And Other Government-Backed Loans?

By Joanna England / October 2, 2013 /

Like they say, there’s good news and there’s bad news. Realtors and brokers won’t come out unscathed from the federal government shutdown, as a report from the National Association of Realtors shows. If you’ve got a closing coming up, best be prepared to have some hiccups. While the NAR report says that FHA will “continue…

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