Vital residential markets are crucial for a robust commercial sector. The home ownership issues NAR is advocating, such as protecting the mortgage interest deduction, have a direct impact on the health of markets and communities where commercial real estate resides. Learn about the issues up for debate and see how you can lend your support.
By: Jan Hope (The Source)
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Archives for May 2011
What Rising Days-on-Market Trend Tells Us
NAR Economist Lawrence Yun discusses what the rising average days-on-the-market figure does and does not say about market conditions in some local areas. More
Commercial's Big Wins
NAR advocacy efforts recently have won three key victories for commercial practitioners, says NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong. Regulators delayed a decision to expand lease accounting rules that could have limited financing options for commercial lessees and lessors. The SBA expanded its commercial refinance program, a win for struggling businesses. And Congress repealed an accounting rule that would have been burdensome for small landlords and agents who work with them. It’s been a great month for our industry. Hear more in this month’s.
Free Webinars from NAR Commercial
NAR Commercial offers FREE monthly webinars designed to supply members and association staff with valuable information to support their business growth and development. These prerecorded webinars address a mix of topics’”ranging from sales techniques to marketing and negotiations’”that can be applied to commercial real estate or any business.
The goal of each webinar is to arm attendees with knowledge and information to support their overall business needs. New webinars are added each month.
Topic: Technology and Social Media LITE
Speaker: Todd Clarke, CCIM
Length: 30 min.
Description: Get an overview and learn how to utilize netbooks, tablets, and even your smartphone to enhance your commercial real estate practice. This strong resource is at an introductory level’”ideal for those new to using these tools.
Topic: Accelerate Your Networking
Speaker: Dr. Drew Stevens
Length: 30 min.
Description: Dr. Drew Stevens discusses how to accelerate your networking tactics to enhance your business. Learn the three most common mistakes professionals make with networking and how to change your networking objectives to maximize your relationships.
