Existing-Home Sales Suffer Setback in November, Fall to Slowest Pace Since April 2014
WASHINGTON (December 22, 2015) — Existing-home sales dropped off considerably in November to the slowest pace in 19 months, but some of the decrease was likely because of an apparent rise in closing timeframes that may have pushed some transactions into December, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All four major regions saw sales […]
NAR Forecast: Modest Increase in Home Sales Expected in 2016
WASHINGTON (January 12, 2016) — Following the housing market’s best year in nearly a decade, existing-home sales are forecasted to expand in 2016 at a more moderate pace as pent-up buyer demand combats affordability pressures and meager economic growth, according to National Association of Realtors® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun in a newly-released video on his […]
Pending Home Sales Decline Modestly in November
WASHINGTON (December 30, 2015) — Pending home sales in November slightly declined for the third time in four months as buyers continue to battle both rising home prices and limited homes available for sale, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Modest gains in the Midwest and South were offset by larger declines in the […]
New Vision Insurance and Telemedicine Program Available to Realtors®
WASHINGTON (January 20, 2016) – National Association of Realtors® members now have access to two new offerings through the Realtors® Insurance Marketplace; members now have access to Realtors® Vision Insurance plans and Members TeleHealth, a telemedicine service plan. “As self-employed professionals and small business owners, Realtors® know the importance of finding affordable, comprehensive health care,” […]
NAR Tech Edge Ensures REALTORS® Stay Informed of the Latest Tech Tools
WASHINGTON (January 19, 2016) — Technology has reinvented the way Realtors® conduct real estate transactions and connect with clients, and staying up-to-date on new and emerging technologies is an essential part of the real estate profession. To help Realtors® stay abreast of latest mobile and online technologies, the National Association of Realtors® is continuing its […]
NAR Offers New Pricing Strategies Certification, Launches Center for REALTOR® Development
WASHINGTON (January 14, 2016) — To capitalize on growing demand for expert property assessment and increased interest in online learning courses, the National Association of Realtors® is now offering a Pricing Strategies Advisor certification available entirely online through the new Center for Realtor® Development. The Pricing Strategy Advisor certification combines a course and webinars to […]
Pending Home Sales Tick Up in December
WASHINGTON (January 28, 2016) — Pending home sales were mostly unchanged in December, but inched forward slightly, fueled by a large increase in the Northeast that outpaced declines in the other three major regions, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, crawled 0.1 […]
Existing-Home Sales Surge Back in December
WASHINGTON (January 22, 2016) — Existing-home sales snapped back solidly in December as more buyers reached the market before the end of the year, and the delayed closings resulting from the rollout of the Know Before You Owe initiative pushed a portion of November’s would-be transactions into last month’s figure, according to the National Association […]
REALTOR® Magazine Seeks Nominations for 2016 Good Neighbor Awards
WASHINGTON (February 2, 2016) — Realtors® not only help the public through the steps of buying or selling a home, many of them also take the time to support their communities through charitable and volunteer work. The National Association of Realtors® is currently accepting applications from Realtors® who dedicate themselves to volunteer service for REALTOR® […]
REALTOR® Magazine Seeks Entries for 2016 Volunteering Works Program
WASHINGTON (January 28, 2016) — Realtors® not only help their clients achieve the American Dream by helping them buy and sell their homes, they also volunteer countless hours to help improve and develop their communities. For eight years, REALTOR® Magazine‘s Good Neighbor Society has helped Realtors® extend and enhance their charitable work through the Volunteering […]
