The Market Recovery Puzzle: Inventory the Missing Piece
The real estate markets have been slowly recovering after the economy took a hit in the first months of the...
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NAR: Home Prices Increased Across Most Metro Areas in Second Quarter
Home price growth was strong in the second quarter of 2020, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) latest...
NAR Power Broker Roundtable: A Market in Flux
Setting Strategies for a Strong Second Half This month's National of Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Power Broker Roundtable discusses the...
NAR: Foreign Investment Down in U.S. for Existing-Home Sales
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently released its 2020 Profile of International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate. The...
MBA Study Finds Home Equity Lending Growth Hindered by Alternative Products and COVID-19
Home equity loan debt outstanding and borrower utilization rates declined in 2019, and mortgage lenders anticipate originations to fall again...
Housing Affordability: 18-Month Low Due to Lack of Supply and Higher Prices
Housing affordability reached an 18-month low in the second quarter of 2020, according to the National Association of Home Builders...
Low Housing Stock and Large Down Payments Stand in the Way of the Next Generation of AAPI Homebuyers
The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) is a national non-profit trade organization dedicated to improving the lives of...
Rental Industry Could Take a Hit If COVID Aid Is Not Extended
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, millions of Americans filed for unemployment benefits over the past several months. This aid was...
Black Applicants Face Added Obstacles in Mortgage Process
While the industry continues to make strides to increase equality in homeownership, it is not yet a level playing field...
Pending Home Sales Slowing, But Prices Still Rising
Pending sales are slowing entering the last summer month, likely due to seasonal trends, according to Zillow's Weekly Market Report....
3 Business Moves Agents Should Make Before Summer
As the market heads into the summer season, the groundwork you lay now can determine whether the coming months are productive. Agents can use this time to reconnect with clients and position themselves for more listings. Here are three smart business strategies to make before summer arrives. Read more.
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