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Expect Continued Economic Growth, Slower Real Estate Price Gains and Small Chance for Recession...
A group of top economists arrived at a consensus 2020 economic and real estate forecast today at the National Association of Realtors®’ first-ever Real Estate Forecast Summit.
Second Century Ventures Announces First REACH Australia Class
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, today announced its inaugural REACH Australia cohort. REACH is a technology growth accelerator program designed to launch and propel
Second Century Ventures Accepting Applications for the 2020 REACH and REACH Commercial Classes
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, is now accepting applications for its 2020 REACH and REACH Commercial accelerators.
Pending Home Sales Decline 1.7% in October
Pending home sales retreated in October, taking a slight step back after two prior months of increases, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Northeast experienced a minor uptick last month
Existing-Home Sales Climb 1.9% in October
Existing-home sales rose in October, a slight recovery from the declines seen in September, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The four major U.S. regions were split last month
“NAR en Español” Reflects Growing Spanish-Speaking Membership, Expanding Global Reach
As its Spanish-speaking membership grows at an increasingly rapid pace, the National Association of Realtors® hosted a session fully in Spanish as part of the 2019 REALTORS® Conference & Expo.
NAR Responds to 12-Year High Capital Reserve Ratio in FHA Congressional Report
National Association of Realtors® President Vince Malta issued the following statement after the Federal Housing Administration released its 2019 Annual Report to Congress
NAR Doubles Grant Awards for Realtors® who Transformed Communities through Volunteer Efforts
During its annual convention from November 8-11, the National Association of Realtors® celebrated the Good Neighbor Awards 20th year of the Good Neighbor Awards
Data Security Expert Tells Realtors® How to Avoid Data Breaches
Cybercrimes, including those involving transfer fraud and compromised records in real estate transactions, have increased over the past two years, and in 2019
Metro Home Prices Rise in 93% of Metro Areas in Third Quarter of 2019
RealEstateRama - An overwhelming majority of metro areas experienced price gains with very limited inventory growth in the third quarter of 2019, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors
NAR President Participates in Affordable Housing Roundtable with Sec. Carson at White House
National Association of Realtors® President John Smaby was invited to attend a White House event Friday morning highlighting housing affordability concerns in communities across the country.
Second Century Ventures Makes Investment in Home Captain
The National Association of Realtors®' venture capital fund, Second Century Ventures, has made an investment in Home Captain, a veteran-owned, technology-enabled real estate platform that guides consumers through the home buying process
National Association of Realtors® Commends HUD, DOJ False Claims Act Decision
National Association of Realtors® President John Smaby issued the following statement after the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Justice this afternoon announced its decision to ease the use of the False Claims Act.
Existing-Home Sales Decrease 2.2% in September
Existing-home sales receded in September following two consecutive months of increases, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Each of the four major regions witnessed sales
Locations Close to Public Transit Boost Residential, Commercial Real Estate Values
Neighborhoods located within a half-mile of public transit services outperformed those in areas farther from public transit based on a number of factors, according to a report released today by the American Public Transportation Association(link is external) and the National Association of Realtors®.
Locations Close to Public Transit Boost Residential, Commercial Real Estate Values
Neighborhoods located within a half-mile of public transit services outperformed those in areas farther from public transit based on a number of factors, according to a report released today by the American Public Transportation Association(link is external)
Rising Financial Wealth Boosts Demand for Vacation Homes
Increased financial wealth and low mortgage rates boosted the demand for and price of vacation homes, according to the National Association of Realtors® 2019 U.S. Vacation Home Counties Report
Pending Home Sales Grow 1.6% in August
Pending home sales increased in August, a welcome rebound after a prior month of declines, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Each of the four major regions reported both month-over-month growth and year-over-year gains in contract activity
NAR Responds to CFPB’s Rulemaking Notice on the Qualified Mortgage Patch Issue
The National Association of Realtors® is calling on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to improve the Qualified Mortgage definition and patch while supporting an extension before a long-term solution is secured.
Existing-Home Sales Increase 1.3% in August
Existing-home sales inched up in August, marking two consecutive months of growth, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Three of the four major regions reported a rise in sales, while the West recorded a decline last month
