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Existing-Home Sales Grew 3.4% in October; First Year-Over-Year Gain Since July 2021
Existing-home sales rose in October, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Sales improved in all four major U.S. regions. Year-over-year, sales elevated in three regions but were
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun Forecasts 9% Increase in Home Sales for 2025 and...
The worst of the housing inventory shortage is coming to an end, mortgage rates are stabilizing and job additions are continuing, according to NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
Pending Home Sales Advanced 7.4% in September
Pending home sales rose in September, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four major regions experienced month-over-month gains in transactions. Year-over-year, the
Paul Yorkis Reappointed to HUD’s Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that Paul Yorkis has been reappointed to the Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee (HCFAC) for an additional
NAR Recognizes 2024 Good Neighbor Award Winners’ Unwavering Community Commitment
The National Association of Realtors® proudly unveiled the five winners of the 2024 Good Neighbor Awards. Celebrating its 25th year, these distinguished awards spotlight Realtors® who are not
Pending Home Sales Edged Up 0.6% in August
Pending home sales in August rose 0.6%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Midwest, South and West posted monthly gains in transactions, while the Northeast recorded a loss. Year-over-year, the West registered growth, but
National Association of Realtors® Honors 2024 Good Neighbor Awards Finalists
The National Association of Realtors® today announced the 10 finalists for its 2024 Good Neighbor Awards, which honor NAR members who make extraordinary differences in their
Pending Home Sales Dropped 5.5% in July
Pending home sales in July retreated 5.5%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four U.S. regions posted monthly losses in transactions. Year-over-year, the Northeast rose while the Midwest, South and West registered declines.
Nearly 90% of Metro Areas Registered Home Price Gains in Second Quarter of 2024
Almost 90% of metro markets (199 out of 223, or 89%) recorded home price gains in the second quarter of 2024, as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ranged from 6.82% to 7.22%, according to
Second Century Ventures Announces 7 Companies for 2024 REACH Commercial Scale-Up Program
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors® and the most active global real
Pending Home Sales Rose 4.8% in June
Pending home sales in June ascended 4.8%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four U.S. regions posted monthly gains in transactions. Year-over-year, the Northeast, Midwest and South registered declines, while the West increased.
Existing-Home Sales Slipped 5.4% in June; Median Sales Price Jumps to Record High of...
Existing-home sales fell in June as the median sales price climbed to the highest price ever recorded for the second consecutive month, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All
NAR Offers Support for New Biden Housing Plan
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced new steps Monday to address housing affordability. The plan mirrors many policies also advocated by NAR to help lower housing costs and increase housing supply.
Existing-Home Sales Edged Lower by 0.7% in May as Median Sales Price Reached Record...
Existing-home sales slightly declined in May as the median sales price climbed to a record high, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. In the four major U.S. regions, sales
REALTORS® Relief Foundation Announces Largest Grant Ever Awarded With $2 Million in Relief Aid...
The REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) announced that an additional $1 million in disaster relief aid has been made available
Pending Home Sales Slumped 7.7% in April
Pending home sales in April fell 7.7%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four U.S. regions registered month-over-month and year-over-year decreases. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)* – a forward-looking indicator of home
Existing-Home Sales Retreated 1.9% in April
Existing-home sales receded in April, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four major U.S. regions posted month-over-month declines. Year-over-year, sales decreased in the Northeast, Midwest and South but increased in the West
Second Century Ventures Announces Eight Companies for REACH LATAM 2024 Cohort
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, has announced the selection of eight companies for the second annual REACH Latin America
More Than 90% of Metro Areas Recorded Home Price Increases in First Quarter of...
More than 90% of metro markets (205 out of 221, or 93%) posted home price gains in the first quarter of 2024, as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ranged from 6.60% to 6.94%, according
Pending Home Sales Ascended 3.4% in March
Pending home sales in March climbed 3.4%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Northeast, South and West posted monthly gains in transactions while the Midwest recorded a loss. Year-over-year, the Northeast and South
