Home Buying Process Involves Greater Technology, Realtor® Use

WASHINGTON (September 17, 2015) — Even though more consumers are using the Internet as a tool during their home search, buyers are increasingly utilizing the knowledge and expertise of a real estate agent,  according to the National Association of Realtors®’ Real Estate in a Digital Age report. “Consumers have the ability to do more home […]

Pending Home Sales Retreat Again in August but Remain at Healthy Level

WASHINGTON (September 28, 2015) — Pending home sales retreated in August but remained at a healthy level of activity and have now risen year–over–year for 12 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors®. A modest increase in the West was offset by declines in all other regions. The Pending Home Sales Index,* a […]

Existing-Home Sales Stall in August, Prices Moderate

WASHINGTON (September 21, 2015) — Following three straight months of gains, existing–home sales dipped in August despite slowing price growth and a positive turnaround in the share of sales to first–time buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors®. None of the four major regions experienced sales increases in August. Total existing–home sales1, which are […]

NAR President Chris Polychron on Know Before You Owe: “The Hard Work Continues”

WASHINGTON (October 2, 2015) — The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Chris Polychron in advance of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Know Before You Owe TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure, or TRID, going into effect tomorrow, October 3: “Realtors® across the country have worked hard to prepare for the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure,… […]

2015 Realtor® Good Neighbor Award Winners Bring Positive Change to Communities

WASHINGTON (September 30, 2015) — Over the last 16 years, the Good Neighbor Awards have recognized Realtors® from across the nation who dedicate countless volunteer hours to improve the lives and wellbeing of their neighbors. The five individuals named as this year’s REALTOR® Magazine Good Neighbor Award winners embody this incredible commitment to helping those […]

SBA Administrator Contreras-Sweet, Realtors® Chief Economist Yun Put Commercial Lending in Focus

WASHINGTON (October 9, 2015) – U.S. Small Business Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet today joined National Association of Realtors® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun at an event highlighting small business issues and commercial real estate. “Commercial real estate plays a big role in supporting the national economy, contributing to job growth and the revitalization of communities,” said Yun. […]

2016 NAR Statistical News Release Schedule

All releases at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. This schedule is also available in .pdf format. May 19 NAR Member Profile May 20 April Existing-Home Sales … Read More

Americans Think Homeownership is a Sound Investment

WASHINGTON (October 14, 2015) — A vast majority of Americans believe that buying a home is a solid financial decision, and most believe they could sell their home for at least its initial purchase price, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors®. The 2015 National Housing Pulse Survey also found that […]

Existing-Home Sales Regain Momentum in September

WASHINGTON (October 22, 2015) — Existing–home sales rebounded strongly in September following August’s decline and have now increased year–over–year for 12 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All four major regions experienced sales gains in September. Total existing–home sales1, which are completed transactions that include single–family homes, townhomes, condominiums and… Read More

NAR President Testifies before House Subcommittee in Support of FHA Reforms

WASHINGTON (October 21, 2015) — At a hearing today before the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, National Association of Realtors® President Chris Polychron offered support for H.R. 3700, the “Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2015.” The legislation includes provisions intended to help expand housing opportunities in the marketplace, including measures […]