A recent survey of homeowners showed that 68% believe that home ownership is a good investment.  The survey by LendingTree also showed that 55 % of those surveyed expected their home’s value to increase in the year ahead.  More than half of respondents surveyed say that homes are becoming less affordable in their neighborhoods.  With higher prices, they plan to stay put longer.

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ST. CHARLES REALTORS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Wednesday, February 19th, 2020

The St. Charles Leadership Academy class of 2020 is planning an exciting education event for later this year.  To make it a great for our St. Charles REALTOR® family, we need your help!

Please take the short survey below and let us know what topics you would want to learn more about! Let us know how we can help you succeed!

CLICK HERE: LET US KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN

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REALTORS: 2020 is a License Renewal Year

Thursday, February 6th, 2020

REALTORS® Reminders: Time to get registered for your CE classes.

Registration Instructions: Click HERE for a pdf of the current CE Classes available.  Once you have selected your classes. Online registration is available: Click CALENDAR from menu above.  Next click the class date and time. A window pops up with details. Click the link to register with our portal.

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Home Searches Are Stretching Longer

Wednesday, February 5th, 2020

Lower mortgage rates are drawing out more prospective buyers to look at properties, but house hunters are taking their time in committing.  In the final quarter of 2019, 60% of actively engaged buyers reported spending at least three months searching for a home.  That is up from 58% a year earlier, according to the Housing Trends Report from the National Association of Home Builders.

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The 2020 “That’s Who We R” is live!  The campaign helps consumers understand that REALTORS are real estate experts in their local communities, who abide by NAR’s Code of Ethics and fight for real estate dreams and property rights. In 2020, the campaign ads rally consumers to “Look for the R” for reassurance, resources and reliable guidance on their path to property ownership.

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