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A new report from the Mortgage Bankers Association points to pent-up demand.
CoreLogic reports home price acceleration continued in April, but — in a shift away from other industry predictions — expects the first decline in values to begin in 2021
Real estate leaders call for action on race and equity in response to nationwide protests.
A new survey finds that, while buyers and sellers are feeling better about conducting business in person, they’re also comfortable doing it virtually, provided they have the help of a real estate professional.
A new report from CoreLogic warns of increased hurricane risk this season, compounded by coronavirus-related weaknesses.
NAR’s chief economist says April’s decline could be the lowest point in the market, and that he expects it to bounce back soon.
Encouraging new data shows that buyers are coming back and consumers are feeling more confident, though concerns about job stability and possible inflation remain.
Data shows sales of new construction single-family homes rose slightly in April while price growth continues, albeit slowly.
=During a pandemic that appears to be impacting the Latino community disproportionately hard, will the singular gains of this community be sustained?
Coronavirus lockdowns disrupted sales in April, but the data shows an increase in new homebuyers.
Economists with the Mortgage Bankers Association predict mortgage rates will remain low for the next couple of years, though there is at least one scenario under which they could rise more quickly.
Builders are feeling more confident this month, a sign that the new-home market may have already hit bottom.
More than half of those working remotely said they would leave the city if they didn’t have to go into an office.
Speaking at NAR’s recent Residential Economic Issues and Trends forum, NAR’s Lawrence Yun said economic recovery is around the corner.
Though NAR has urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to extend the rule, the agency’s director would only agree to take into account disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic in managing the transition.
California-based broker platform Top Agent Network has sued NAR over the pocket listing rule that went into effect this month.
