The latest independent audit of the Federal Housing Administration shows the agency’s financial condition has improved from last year, when it announced its capital reserve fund had fallen below the 2 percent level mandated by Congress. The annual audit

The Council of Residential Specialists inducted its 2011 leadership team during its inaugural dinner and awards ceremony on Nov. 6, 2010, in New Orleans during the National Association of Realtors Conference & Expo. Frank Serio, CRS, CRS, CRB, Mark

Homebuyers have affirmed a long-term view of home ownership, the typical seller is experiencing positive returns and the vast majority of homeowners see their property as a good investment, according to the latest consumer survey of home buyers and

by Zipporah Porton Recently, AgentGenius did some digging into how much money NAR is really spending on political campaigns. With elections tomorrow, all of Chicagoland is in a buzz about voting choices. Some have already made a decision, while

By Ginger Downs, RCE, CAE, IOM  Chief Executive Officer Chicago Association of Realtors At the Chicago Association of Realtors third annual International Real Estate Expo in August, we had the distinct pleasure of touring the sales center for the

New Realtor designation goes beyond initial education by Al Medina, GREEN, LEED AP There is no doubt that interest in green and sustainable properties is revolutionizing the real estate industry. Increasingly, consumers are seeking out green homes and buildings,

By Terry Penza As a real estate professional, you are used to selling products, but what about selling your brand? That’s right, now it’s time to brand “you”! A client can tell a great deal from just observing your

By Tripti Kasal I have been in the real estate industry a long time, long enough to remember a time when we did not have voice mail or cell phones. Also long enough to have experienced large, cumbersome listing

By Jeff Merrinette Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORe) is working with DuPage County to maximize the more than $5 million in federal funds the County will receive to help stabilize the real estate market in towns where foreclosures are

By Dean Talaganis, ESQ REOMAC, the not-for-profit trade association, is perhaps the country’s largest organization devoted exclusively to the world of REO. I recently attended the fall conference in Hollywood, Fla., and attendance was at its all-time high with

NEW REALTOR DESIGNATION GOES BEYOND INITIAL EDUCATION by Al Medina, GREEN, LEED AP There is no doubt that interest in green and sustainable properties is revolutionizing the real estate industry. Increasingly, consumers are seeking out green homes and buildings,

BY TERRY PENZA As a real estate professional, you are used to selling products, but what about selling your brand? That’s right, now it’s time to brand “you”! A client can tell a great deal from just observing your

By Tripti Kasal I have been in the real estate industry a long time, long enough to remember a time when we did not have voice mail or cell phones. Also long enough to have experienced large, cumbersome listing

BY DEAN TALAGANIS, ESQ REOMAC, the not-for-profit trade association, is perhaps the country’s largest organization devoted exclusively to the world of REO. I recently attended the fall conference in Hollywood, Fla., and attendance was at its all-time high with

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) was joined by Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston last week as NAR launched its new Federal Housing Administration Toolkit. Realtors can use the toolkit to help buyers obtain safe

By Pam Krieter Chief Executive Officer Mainstreet Organization of Realtors “Catching a fly ball is a pleasure, but knowing what to do with it after you catch it is a business.” TOMMY HENRICH, FORMER NEW YORK YANKEES PLAYER Just