Mr. Ventrone was recognized for the work he has done in making significant strides in addressing the nation's critical shortage of affordable housing.
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The impact of escalating interest rates throughout April dampened home buying, even with more inventory in the market.
May 30, 2024
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Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178![Row of townhomes Row of townhomes](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/row-of-townhomes-gettyimages-116006796-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=KXmQo4VA)
Home sales changed little overall, but the upper-end market is experiencing a sizable gain due to more supply coming onto the market.
May 22, 2024
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Troy Green 202-383-1042![Logo: REACH Latin America Logo: REACH Latin America](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/reach-logo-latin-america-11-29-2022-1200w-628h.jpg?itok=WbbrKIXR)
Those selected for the 2024 program will join a portfolio of more than 250 technology companies across six major markets worldwide. Learn more about the selected companies.
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The Pitch Battle competition allows technology start-ups to showcase their real estate solutions while receiving invaluable exposure and feedback from influential investors, practitioners and tech experts.
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A panel of experts explored how technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality are enhancing client interactions and shaping the future of real estate transactions.
May 8, 2024
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Spencer High 202-383-1051![Aerial view of a residential neighborhood Aerial view of a residential neighborhood](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/aerial-view-residential-neighborhood-Fotolia_123091886-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=DEpMS9Jm)
Thirty percent of the 221 tracked metro areas experienced double-digit price gains over the same period, up from 15% in the fourth quarter of 2023.
May 8, 2024
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Troy Green 202-383-1042![Panel at the Federal Legislative and Political Forum during the 2024 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings Panel at the Federal Legislative and Political Forum during the 2024 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/2024-realtors-legislative-meetings-federal-legislative-and-political-forum-panel-05-06-2024-1300w-867h.png?itok=dgZXOfJE)
Discussion at NAR's Federal Legislative and Political Forum during the 2024 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings covered a range of topics, from legislative accomplishments to market outlooks.
May 7, 2024
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Tori Syrek ![NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun at the Residential Economic Issues & Trends Forum, 2024 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun at the Residential Economic Issues & Trends Forum, 2024 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/2024-realtors-legislative-meetings-residential-economic-issues-and-trends-lawrence-yun-05-07-2024-1300w-867h.png?itok=h2Wc4Rn1)
Chief Economist Lawrence Yun forecasts that 2024 existing-home sales will rise to 4.46 million and 2025 existing-home sales will increase to 5.05 million, with further gains in eight of the next 10 years.
May 7, 2024
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Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178![Property Management Forum at the 2024 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings Property Management Forum at the 2024 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/2024-realtors-legislative-meetings-property-management-forum-05-06-2024-1300w-867h.png?itok=-5lcSvRU)
NAR's Property Management Forum brought together industry leaders, members of local and state associations of REALTORS®, federal advocacy organizations, and professionals from across the property management spectrum to discuss pressing issues facing the sector.
May 7, 2024
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Tori Syrek