That’s when National Association of REALTORS® began to set their members apart by adopting a Code of Ethics that still guides the business decisions of 1.3M REALTORS® today. The REALTOR® Code of Ethics isn’t just words on a page, but is a pledge of honesty, integrity, professionalism, and community service. Partnering with a REALTOR® delivers the peace of mind that comes from working with a real person. A real advocate. A real, trusted professional who is committed to their clients’ futures and neighborhoods just as much as they are.
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Monthly Indicators - January 2019
Despite a strong U.S. economy, historically low unemployment and steady wage growth, home sales began to slow across the nation late last year. Blame was given to a combination of high prices and a steady stream of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. This month, the Fed responded to the growing affordability conundrum. In a move described as a patient approach to further rate changes, the Fed did not increase rates during January 2019.
Property taxes are top of mind for many New Jersey homeowners. The state has the highest property taxes in the nation, with an average property tax bill of more than $8,400, and recent federal tax law changes limited the annual deduction for state and local taxes to $10,000. Moreover, homeowners have questions about where their tax dollars actually go and how taxes are broken down in their taxing districts.
What You Need to Know About FinCEN’s Ongoing Anti-Money Laundering Efforts
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), one of the U.S. Treasury’s leading agencies in the fight against money laundering and financing of terrorism, has renewed and expanded the Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) that impose data collection and reporting requirements on title companies involved in certain residential real estate transactions, effective through May 15, 2019.
Inman Connect: Las Vegas! Secure Your Early Bird Price!
Inman Connect is taking over Las Vegas, July 23-26, and you won’t want to miss it!
Hear from over 250 speakers from inside and outside the industry, sharing groundbreaking content that will reshape the way you see your business and the future of real estate. Get inspired, expand your network and collect hundreds of takeaways.
Blockchain and Real Estate: A Game-Changing Combination
No longer a futuristic technology built on hype and potential, blockchain is being used by millions of people across industry segments in every corner of the world. While the real estate industry has been slow to implement blockchain applications into their business models, as the technology continues to become more ubiquitous, the process of buying, selling or renting a home stands to never be the same again.
