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Sustainability is an increasingly hot topic in the real estate industry, gaining more interest and popularity with each passing year. According to the 2018 National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Sustainability […]
By: Jon Broadbooks, Chief Communications Officer, MRED For nearly a year, subscribers to MRED have had access to Remine Pro, one of the most powerful real estate information platforms on […]
A simple Google search of “retirement statistics” can provide some daunting numbers. The information is vast, wide ranging and can vary from publication to publication. Different experts will give different […]
The National Association of REALTORS® national advertising campaign ensures the REALTOR® brand stays front and center in the mind of homebuyers and sellers as the experts in their field. For […]
WHY THE CENSUS MATTERS As REALTORS®, you are an expert on your community and a protector of its wellbeing, which is why it is so important to ensure your clients […]
Every April, we commemorate Fair Housing Month to reaffirm our commitment to fair and equal treatment for everyone. As important as it is to take the time to look at […]
The real estate industry has very real, real-time issues with race. On the consumer side, we see it in continued fair housing violations. I’ve been a victim — me, the […]
For the past decade, a few trends have risen above the algorithms to reign supreme. Shiplap comes to mind, along with the farmhouse chic look made popular by HGTV’s […]
These uncertain times make it essential to come up with creative ways to continue having success. This includes successfully pivoting your office to a virtual setting. With the help of […]
When it comes to voice search, Amazon Echo and Google Home have become synonymous with home technology. According to a report by Jupiter Research, at the end of 2018, there […]
We’re always working together to increase the level of professionalism in our industry – and a new tool is making it easier than ever to test your knowledge and the […]
CAR Launches the Sustainability Work Group If you are looking to grow your business and help protect the environment, look no further than our new Sustainability Work Group! Our mission […]