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Each weekday, REALTOR ® Magazine applies a real estate lens to top headlines from major news sources and trend reports, alongside timely updates from NAR.
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Real Estate Forecast: Market to Ease Despite High Home Prices

July 27, 2022 - 11:00pm

A housing slowdown precipitated by low inventory and rising mortgage rates will open opportunities for some buyers, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicts.

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2nd Historic Fed Rate Hike Unlikely to ‘Further Damage’ Mortgage Borrowers

July 27, 2022 - 11:00pm

The market has mostly priced in current and future Fed actions, so mortgage rates shouldn’t rise dramatically, says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.

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Remote Online Notarization Is One Step Closer

July 27, 2022 - 11:00pm

Passage by the House sets the stage for a Senate vote on NAR efforts to bring more real estate transactions into the digital age.

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Pending Home Sales Tumble as More Buyers Get Priced Out

July 26, 2022 - 11:00pm

Housing affordability is becoming a bigger obstacle in the housing market. Homes were 80% more expensive in June than they were in 2019. Read more.

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Could Solving the Housing Shortage Help Close the Racial Gap, Too?

July 25, 2022 - 11:00pm

A report highlights housing supply issues and how a multifaceted approach could be key to improving housing equity as well.

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Mortgage Rates Rise Ahead of Fed’s Big Announcement

July 20, 2022 - 11:00pm

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise its key benchmark rate this coming week. What impact could it have on mortgage rates?

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Yun to Lawmakers: Market Won’t Improve Without Action on Supply

July 20, 2022 - 11:00pm

The inventory crunch will continue to chip away at affordability and sideline more buyers unless Congress enacts policies to boost housing production, NAR’s chief economist testifies on Capitol Hill.

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Existing-Home Prices Hit New Record as Sales Slow

July 19, 2022 - 11:00pm

Nearly every region of the country saw a major decline in real estate transactions last month as more buyers are priced out of the market, new NAR data shows.

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Single-Family Construction Is Going Soft

July 19, 2022 - 11:00pm

Rising costs are dampening buyers’ appetite for new homes, data shows.

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Your Vulnerability to a Cyberattack Could Land You in Court

July 18, 2022 - 11:00pm

A data breach also may cost you money and ruin your reputation. An NAR attorney helps you build a strong data security plan in the latest “Window to the Law.”

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Affordability, Inventory Issues Block Foreign Investors, Too

July 17, 2022 - 11:00pm

U.S. home purchases by international buyers are at their lowest level on record, new NAR data shows. But there’s reason to believe in a comeback.

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Volatility in Mortgage Rates as Recession Fears Grow

July 13, 2022 - 11:00pm

Borrowing costs tick up again as the Federal Reserve’s inflation policy has economists bracing for even higher rates in the future.

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Yun: Bolder Fed Inflation Policy May Catapult Mortgage Rates

July 12, 2022 - 11:00pm

With inflation reaching a new high in June, the Federal Reserve will likely take more aggressive action. And that could influence even higher mortgage rates, says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.

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New Benefit Helps REALTORS® Convert Renters to Home Buyers

July 11, 2022 - 11:00pm

Through REALTOR Benefits®, NAR members now have free access to Rental Beast, a provider of rental applications and tenant screening tools, as well as education programming to help you reach more aspiring homeowners.

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Technology REALTORS® Use the Most

July 10, 2022 - 11:00pm

Real estate pros are connected to multiple tech platforms on a daily basis. Get insights on the most popular ones from NAR’s 2022 Member Profile.

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REALTORS® Expand Income Despite Low Inventory, Fierce Competition

July 10, 2022 - 11:00pm

NAR’s 2022 Member Profile reveals trends in real estate pros’ sales volume and transaction sides. Do you fit the profile of a typical REALTOR®?

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Study: It’s the Most Expensive Year to Move Ever

July 10, 2022 - 11:00pm

Some states and cities are seeing costs rise by nearly 40% year over year. Find out where home buyers are facing the highest hikes.

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Matterport Acquires VHT Studios in Bid to Expand Marketing Services

July 7, 2022 - 11:00pm

Combined, the real estate digital marketing leaders will offer photography, drone imagery, floor plans, virtual tours and more on a single platform.

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Home Buying Is 5% Cheaper Than a Week Ago

July 6, 2022 - 11:00pm

Mortgage rates are dropping as concerns mount over a possible economic recession.

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Rapid Rise in Mortgage Rates Stalls

June 30, 2022 - 11:00pm

The interest rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week, offering relief to home buyers who are reeling from escalating costs.

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