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DOJ Settlement Webcast Archive Available

NAR General Counsel Laurie Janik provided a detail overview of NAR's settlement of the antitrust lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice on June 16, 2008. The archive of that webcast is now available online for viewing.

Banks Choke Sales, Blame Delinquencies

If you have a client or you are a buyer getting a mortgage loan today, count your lucky stars. Mortgage loan lenders are continuing to choke the housing market to the point that even those with good credit are having a tough time getting funds.

And there's lots of evidence.

REALTORS® Expand Housing Opportunities During National Homeownership Month And Beyond

The National Association of Realtors^® is renewing its commitment to help the nation increase minority homeownership in America, and is dedicated to advancing that aim through National Homeownership Month in June. NAR said its commitment is stronger than ever during today's challenging real estate market.

Get Creative With Seller Financing

Who says banks should say who gets to buy a home? Right now, banks are turning away good borrowers, choking home sales. What's the answer? Seller financing. There's just one little problem. Real estate agents need to tell sellers that it's an option.

6 Best Practices for Online Leads

A well-thought-out strategy for responding to e-mails is central to your success with today's Web-savvy buyers and sellers.

8 Quick Fixes to Increase Value

With buyers scarcer, sellers must up the ante to convince them that their property offers what many want most — top value for dollar expended. Here are eight fast fixes:

Legal Hotline FAQs

Legal Hotline Attorney Vern Jarboe answers frequently asked questions from Kansas REALTORS® about their transactions.

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