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Commercial Real Estate Vacancy Rates Improving, Rents Firming
All of the major commercial real estate sectors are seeing improved fundamentals, but multifamily housing is becoming a landlord’s market commanding bigger rent increases.
News Releases
News Releases
NAR Collaborates With U.S. Treasury on Short Sale "Help for Homeowners"
A new National Association of Realtors® collaboration with the U.S. Department of the Treasury will help Realtors® better assist homeowners who are struggling to sell their homes in a short sale.
Existing-Home Sales Rise Again in January, Inventory Down
Existing-home sales rose in January, marking three gains in the past four months, while inventories continued to improve.
NAR to Administration: Do No Harm to Housing
National Association of Realtors® President Moe Veissi expressed opposition to elements of President Obama’s budget proposal that would limit itemized deductions, including the mortgage interest deduction, for thousands of families.
Fourth Quarter Metro Area Home Prices Boost Affordability, Sales Improving
The median existing single-family home price rose in 29 out of 149 metropolitan statistical areas in the fourth quarter from a year earlier; two were unchanged and 118 areas had price declines.
REALTOR® University Granted Approval to Offer Master of Real Estate Degree Program
REALTOR® University now offers a Master of Real Estate degree for real estate professionals who are interested in expanding their education to advance their career and improve their business. Recently granted operating and degree authority by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, REALTOR® University was established by the National Association of Realtors®.
REALTORS®: Bernanke Underscores Need for Housing Recovery
National Association of Realtors® President Moe Veissi released a statement today thanking Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for his comments in support of homeowners and the struggling housing market in testimony today before the House Budget Committee.
REALTORS® Support Obama's Efforts to Assist Housing Market and Help Homeowners Refinance
The National Association of Realtors® commends President Obama for pledging to assist homeowners and the struggling housing market, because restoring the health of the housing market is critical for the nation’s economic recovery.
Pending Home Sales Decline in December, Remain Above a Year Ago
After reaching a 19-month high, pending home sales eased in December but stayed above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, declined 3.5 percent to 96.6 in December from 100.1 in November but is 5.6 percent above December 2010 when it was 91.5. The data reflects contracts but not closings.
Homeownership Matters to State of the Union
NAR commends President Obama for his remarks in support of homeowners and the struggling housing market during tonight’s State of the Union address. As leading advocates for homeownership, REALTORS® know that restoring the health of the housing market is the only way to achieve a broader economic recovery.