Metro Home Prices Rise in 94% of Metro Areas in Fourth Quarter of 2019
The vast majority of metro areas saw price gains and very small increases in inventory in the final quarter of 2019, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors
NAR’s Second Annual Policy Forum Explores Barriers to Affordable Housing in U.S.
As home prices continue rising faster than wages in a majority of U.S. markets, the National Association of Realtors® and its 1.4 million members have made housing affordability a top advocacy priority in 2020.
NAR Asks HUD to Consider Potential Solutions to Housing Affordability Crisis
The National Association of Realtors® is urging the Department of Housing and Urban Development to consider a series of policy proposals it believes will address housing affordability constraints
NAR Seeks Entries for 2020 Volunteering Works Mentoring Program
For 11 years, the National Association of Realtors® has given Realtors® who have demonstrated a commitment to public service an opportunity to enhance their charitable work through the Volunteering Works Grant and Mentoring Program
Realtors® to Host Policy Forum Aimed at Tackling Nation’s Housing Affordability Issues
As American communities confront low housing inventory and a prevailing lack of affordable housing options, the National Association of Realtors® will host an all-day event evaluating potential solutions to a problem plaguing markets
Pending Home Sales Skid 4.9% in December
Pending home sales fell in December, taking a step back after increasing slightly in November, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Each of the four major regions reported a drop in month-over-month contract activity
NAR Commends White House Efforts to Spur Housing Construction
NAR President Vince Malta issued the following statement after the Trump administration on Thursday unveiled its replacement of the Obama-era regulation known as “Waters of the U.S.” At an event in Las Vegas, Environmental Protection Agency
Existing-Home Sales Climb 3.6% in December
Existing-home sales grew in December, bouncing back after a slight fall in November, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Although the Midwest saw sales decline, the other three major U.S. regions reported meaningful growth last month
NAR Leaders Featured Among the Swanepoel Power 200 List
Seven National Association of Realtors® leaders appear among this year’s Swanepoel Power 200 list. The Swanepoel Power 200 – SP200 – is considered “the definitive ranking of the leaders and executives in the residential real estate brokerage industry”
Pending Home Sales Expand 1.2% in November
Pending home sales increased in November, rebounding from the prior month’s decline, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The West region reported the highest growth last month, while the other three major U.S. regions
Existing-Home Sales Descend 1.7% in November
Existing-home sales fell in November, taking a small step back after October’s gains, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Northeast and Midwest both reported growth last month, while the South and West saw sales decline.
Realtors® Join MBA, NAHB to Stress Need for Stability during CFPB Supreme Court Battle
With the Supreme Court set to consider a constitutional challenge to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in the coming months, the National Association of Realtors
House Federal Funding Legislation Brings Certainty, Stability to Housing Market
National Association of Realtors® president Vince Malta issued the following statement after the House of Representatives today passed a spending package funding the federal government
NAR Recognizes 59 Realtors® for Service, Industry Contributions with National Commercial Award
The National Association of Realtors® today announced the 59 winners of this year’s National Commercial Award. These NAR members, previously recognized for professional achievement
NAR Identifies 10 Markets Expected to Outperform Over the Next Three to Five Years
The National Association of Realtors® identified 10 markets expected to outperform over the next three to five years. In alphabetical order, the markets are
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