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Four Simple Ways to Lower the Electric Bill

In 2022, the national average residential electricity rate was up eight percent in January from a year earlier, the biggest annual increase in more than a decade.* Although the pandemic-era

Essential Readings

Six Tips for Teaching Kids Earth-Friendly Habits

For many parents, their interest in sustainability and earth-friendly living is driven by a desire to create a better world

Continuing the Dialogue: The Agents’ Role in Supporting LGBTQIA+ Homeownership

According to National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals (NAGLREP), 43 percent of potential LGBTQIA+ home buyers in

Resources on Industry Insights

Is Winning the Rat Race Really Worth It?

“If you win the rat race, you’re still a rat.” This characterization from...

The Rising Threat of Wire Fraud in Real Estate: Lessons from Two Decades of Cybersecurity

October 2024 marks the 21st National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. For the sake of...

Navigating What’s in Store for ‘24: How Simplicity Will Win in a Sea of Uncertainty

Whether you’re an agent, a prospective homebuyer/seller or simply a consumer of the...

Agent Tips and Resources

Referrals: The Heart of Your Business

According to a Neilson study, 92% of consumers trust referrals from people they...

Five Ways to Become the Neighborhood Expert

Every agent wants to be the one whose calendar is on everyone’s fridge...

Why Fair Housing Month Matters

Every year, the month of April is dedicated to Fair Housing Month, a time...

Buying and Selling a Home

Finding Your Niche in Real Estate

Selling real estate is hard work. But nobody can be an expert in...

Ten Rules for REALTOR® Safety Month

Real estate professionals meet a lot of people. It’s one of the perks...

The Process of Closing Escrow: Funding and Recording

Few days are more gratifying for homebuyers – and their agents – than...