Four in Five Metro Areas Notched Double-Digit Price Gains in Second Quarter of 2022
In Q2 2022, 80% of Metros Saw Double-Digit Price Rise
Housing affordability declined as the monthly mortgage payment on a typical existing single-family home with a 20% down payment skyrocketed.
Media Contact:
Troy Green 202-383-10...
National Association of Realtors® Announces 2023 Leadership Academy Class
NAR Announces 2023 Leadership Academy Class
Twenty REALTORS® have been chosen to participate in the 10-month program to prepare state and local volunteers for future leadership positions at NAR.
Media Contact:
Spencer High 202-383...
REALTORS® Relief Foundation Announces $500,000 Relief Grant for Victims of Kentucky Flooding
$500K RRF Relief Grant for Victims of Kentucky Flooding
Funds will be made available to the public to assist with disaster victims' housing payments as relief and recovery efforts continue.
Media Contact:
Spencer High 202-383-1051...
NAR's REACH Labs Puts Innovation at the Forefront with Launch of First Multi-Association Program
NAR's REACH Labs Launches Multi-Association Program
NAR's REACH Labs program announced its expansion to Chicago to launch its first multi-association and multiple listing service (MLS) REACH Lab.
Media Contact:
Spencer High 202-383...
NAR Commends Treasury Department for New Action on Housing Affordability
Treasury Department New Action on Housing Affordability
The Treasury Department plans to allow $350 billion in American Rescue Plan funds for affordable housing use by state, local, and tribal governments.
Media Contact:
Patrick New...
Pending Home Sales Fell 8.6% in June
Pending Home Sales Fell 8.6% in June
As escalating mortgage rates and housing prices impacted potential buyers, pending sales retreated in all four major regions in June 2022.
Media Contact:
Troy Green 202-383-1042...
NAR Chief Economist Addresses Senate Banking on State of Housing in America
Lawrence Yun Addresses Senate Banking: State of Housing
NAR’s chief economist told the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs that he does not foresee a nationwide decline in home prices.
Media Contact:
Wesley Sha...
Existing-Home Sales Slid 5.4% in June
Existing-Home Sales Slid 5.4% in June
Existing-home sales fell in June, with declines in three out of four major U.S. regions month-over-month and down in all regions year-over-year.
Media Contact:
Troy Green 202-383-1042...
NAR Sponsors NFHA Program to Expand Housing Opportunities for Underserved Groups
NAR Sponsors NFHA to Expand Housing Opportunities
NAR continues a commitment to fair housing initiatives by sponsoring the National Fair Housing Alliance's "Keys Unlock Dreams"...
Fair Housing...
Annual Foreign Investment in U.S. Existing-Home Sales Climbed 8.5% to $59 Billion, Ending Three-Year Slide
Foreign Investments in US Existing Home Sales Climb
While Foreign Investments climbed, the number of existing homes bought by international buyers declined to 98,600 – the fewest since 2009.
Media Contact:
Troy Green 202-383-1042...