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Realtors® Raise Fair Housing Awareness in Local Communities
As the leading advocate for homeownership and housing issues, the National Association of Realtors® will join the nation in honoring Fair Housing Month this April.
News Releases by Year
Investment and Vacation Home Sales Surge in 2011
Sales of investment and vacation homes* jumped in 2011, with the combined market share rising to the highest level since 2005, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Investment and Vacation Home Sales Surge in 2011
Sales of investment and vacation homes* jumped in 2011, with the combined market share rising to the highest level since 2005, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Pending Home Sales Ease in February but Solidly Higher Than a Year Ago
Pending home sales were down slightly in February but remain notably above the pattern in the first half of last year, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Strong Investment Home Sales Demonstrate Limited Need for Bulk REO Sales Program, Say Realtors®
WASHINGTON (May 29, 2012) - Investment home purchases represented nearly one-third of all existing-home sales last year, according to a National Association of Realtors® report on second homes released today. This robust investment activity underscores the importance of limiting the government’s use of real estate owned (REO) bulk sales, as NAR recommended in a letter sent to regulators this week.
February Existing-Home Sales Slip But Up Strongly From a Year Ago
February existing-home sales declined from an upwardly revised January pace but are well above a year ago, while the median price posted a slight gain, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Sales were up in the Midwest and South, offset by declines in the Northeast and West.
Realtors® Praise FHFA for Banning Private Transfer Fees
As the leading advocate for homeownership and housing issues, NAR applauds the Federal Housing Finance Agency for issuing a final rule to restrict Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks from investing in mortgages encumbered by private transfer fee covenants.
Seniors and Young Adults Will Influence U.S. Housing Markets
A new study finds that aging baby boomers and their echo boomer children will significantly impact trends in the nation’s housing market over the next 20 years.
NAR Protects Realtor® Trademark by Winning Domain Name Challenge
The National Association of Realtors® has won a challenge to the use of its trademark Realtor® in a domain name operated by a former member.
Housing Affordability Index Hits Record High
Housing affordability conditions have reached the highest level since recordkeeping began in 1970, according to the National Association of Realtors®.