NCJAR News
You’ve made the decision to sell your home. You’ve partnered with a trusted REALTOR®, decluttered, depersonalized, deep cleaned, handled repairs, and staged your space beautifully.
Now comes the part that can make all the difference: preparing for each showing.
The good news? With a simple routine, you can have your home show-ready in less than an hour — and maximize your chances of selling faster and for top dollar.
Here’s your go-to checklist before every showing.
Floors & Surfaces: Create a Clean, Spacious Feel
✔ Pick up everything.
Make the beds. Put away toys, laundry, mail, and everyday clutter.
In observance of Presidents’ Day, the NCJAR Board Office will be CLOSED on Monday, February 16.
We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 17. If you need immediate assistance, please plan accordingly, and we will be happy to assist you when we return.
Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday.
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U.S. existing-home sales climbed 5.1% month-over-month and 1.4% year-overyear to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.35 million units, the strongest pace in nearly three years, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Lower mortgage rates and slower home price growth helped spur buyer activity, and sales increased month-over-month in every region. On an annual basis, sales rose in the South, held steady in the West and Midwest, and declined in the Northeast.
- Single Family Closed Sales were down 6.2 percent to 1,066.
- Townhouse-Condo Closed Sales were up 3.1 percent to 304.
- Adult Communities Closed Sales were down 5.3 percent to 36.
- Single Family Median Sales Price increased 1.6 percent to $625,000.
NCJAR kicked off 2026 in unforgettable fashion with its annual Installation Gala, held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the elegant Park Savoy. The evening brought together members from across the association to celebrate the installation of NCJAR’s 2026 President, Officers, and Trustees in a night filled with camaraderie, gratitude, and celebration.
Guests enjoyed a beautifully curated evening featuring a lively cocktail hour, open bar, and a delicious plated dinner, capped off with an indulgent Viennese table. The atmosphere was elevated by fantastic music that kept the dance floor full and spirits high throughout the night.
