Ethio Star Home Group

05/13/2026

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun reacts to the latest jobs report showing more net new job additions and low unemployment of only 4.3%.

05/05/2026

Black homeownership sits at 45.1% nationwide, but rates swing widely across metros. Some areas top the charts while others lag due to income‑to‑housing mismatches. Explore your local data today: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/housing-statistics/metro-market-statistics?cid=ban_MarketStatsDashboard_ResearchPage

05/05/2026

Home prices rose in 71% of metro markets (167 out of 235) during Q1 of 2026, according to the NAR's latest quarterly report. The national median single-family existing-home price rose 0.5% year-over-year to $404,300, down from 1.2% annual growth in the fourth quarter. 🧵:

05/05/2026

05/04/2026

In April, NAR Research experts shared actionable data and resources with groups in 18 states throughout 35 engagements, with 152 engagements in 2026 so far!
Explore the interactive map and request a speaker for your group: https://bit.ly/4diU2WN

05/04/2026

Single‑family rentals have dropped from 19% in 2014 to 15.8% today. But the local story varies; some Southern and Central Valley markets still see more than one in four homes rented, highlighting how important this segment remains where demand for space is strong.

05/04/2026

Dust-to-dawn outdoor light bulbs are ideal for porches, garages, gardens, pathways, and outdoor wall fixtures.

If you’re tired of switching your outside lights on and off—or often forget to turn them on, like I do—consider installing dusk-to-dawn outdoor light bulbs.

I installed them a few months ago and leave the switch on all the time. The lights turn on automatically when it gets dark and turn off in the morning. Keeping your outside light on at night is also recommended for security purposes.

Here is one on Amazon:

TJOY Dusk to Dawn Light Bulbs Outdoor, Light Sensor A19 LED Light Bulb, Automatic on/Off Photocell Bulb for Outdoor Porch Lighting, 60W Equivalent, Energy Efficient 9W, Daylight 5000K,E26 Base, 4 Pack

04/24/2026