REALTORS® Are Donating More Money, Time to Charity
Real estate professionals are deepening their involvement in giving back to the communities, according to a new NAR report.
12 Tech Startups Vying for Glory in the Real Estate Space
At NAR’s iOi Summit this month, the annual Pitch Battle will aim to identify the next great innovation to help your business flourish.
Experts: Buyers Should Shop Around for a Mortgage as Rates Rise
Borrowers stand to save thousands by gathering multiple quotes from lenders.
Background, Credit Checks Are Fertile Ground for Lawsuits
Property managers and other real estate professionals must follow these steps to stay in compliance with federal and state consumer data regulations.
Mortgage Rates Rise Again, Nearing Affordability Threshold
If borrowing costs get just a little higher, the average household may be blocked from homeownership, warns an NAR economist.
10 REALTORS® You Should Want to Emulate
How this year’s finalists for NAR’s Good Neighbor Awards have accomplished extraordinary feats to improve their communities through volunteerism.
FSBOs Usually Soar in a Hot Market. Not This Time
Housing volatility is pushing more sellers to work with real estate pros rather than go it alone. Here’s how to capitalize on higher interest in your real estate services.
REALTORS® Rush Aid to Kentucky, Missouri Flood Victims
The REALTORS® Relief Foundation has given $1 million to help with emergency housing needs during the cleanup.
Economist: Mortgage Rates Hurt Buyers More Than Home Prices
As the average for a 30-year loan rises again, an NAR researcher says higher borrowing costs have triple the impact on monthly mortgage payments.
Survey: 94% of Sellers Don’t Disclose Property Defects
They admit hiding a known issue with the home, which is against the law in most states. These are the 13 most common problems buyers find after closing a transaction.
NAR: Contract Signings, Down Again, May Have Hit Bottom
Pending home sales in July dropped nearly 20% year over year as the housing market continues to slow. But a turnaround is in sight, says Lawrence Yun.
New-Home Sales Plummet as Rising Costs Sideline More Buyers
In another sign of a reversal of fortune for homebuilders, new-home sales in July tumbled to their slowest pace in six years.
Homes Haven’t Been This Unaffordable Since 1989
Housing affordability hit a 33-year low in June, according to NAR data. But an increase in inventory and stabilizing mortgage rates may stem the tide.
Mortgage Rates Settle In the 5% Range
As inflation appears to have peaked, borrowing costs are starting to stabilize.
Experts: Changes to Supply Chain Will Benefit Commercial Real Estate
U.S. companies are looking to bring operations home from overseas, which will open new opportunities for commercial brokers, speakers at NAR’s C5 Summit say.
Latest Home Sales Data Points to ‘Housing Recession’
While prices continue to rise, existing-home sales fell in July for the sixth consecutive month and are down dramatically from a year ago, according to NAR’s latest housing report.
Builders Concerned About Sudden Pullback in New-Home Market
One in five reported reducing their prices in the past month to increase sales and limit contract cancellations. But a better outlook may be on the horizon, says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
What Climate, Health Care Bill Doesn’t Do
Inflation Reduction Act leaves out tax measures that would have derailed real estate investment.
10 Most Affordable Lake Towns
Water views for less than $300,000? A realtor.com® study identifies where buyers can snag waterfront property at an affordable price.
Mortgage Rates Rocket Back Above 5%, But Market ‘Stabilizing’
Though weekly changes in borrowing costs are volatile, housing activity is reaching more balanced levels—which is ultimately good for buyers, says Freddie Mac’s chief economist.