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Video: Mean vs. Median in Home Price Data

(July 21) Economist Danielle Hale discusses means and medians, which one NAR Research prefers to use in home price data, and why.
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Economist's Podcast

(July 19) Lawrence Yun says that the recent drop in home sales was expected; prices continue to stabilize.
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(July 15) Over 100,000 members are getting INSIGHTS into the housing market every month. Are you?
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Forecast Updates: New on Fridays

(July 23) The Research staff analyzes the week's key data releases and tell you what they mean for you and your business.
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Did You Know

(July 29) Did you know that 35 percent of the metropolitan areas had falling residential vacancy rate between Q3 2009 and Q1 2010?
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Existing-Home Sales Slow, Above Year Ago

(July 22) Existing-home sales slowed in June, but remained at relatively elevated levels.
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Profile of International Home Buying Activity

International home buyers are increasingly attracted to property in the U.S.
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Housing Indicators

Existing-Home Sales (May)
5.66 million units*

Existing-Home Median Price (May)
$179,600

Housing Starts (May)
593,000*

New Home Sales (May)
300,000

*seasonally adjusted annual rate

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2010 NAR Member Profile

Economic, demographic, education, tenure, agency relationship, and compensation of REALTORS® are broken down in this updated guide.

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