The small gain in contract signings shows the potential for further increases, however, rising mortgage rates and limited inventory have temporarily hindered the possibility of buying for many.
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Existing-home sales fell 2.2% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.07 million. Sales receded 16.6% from one year ago.
August 22, 2023
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Troy Green 202-383-1042Funds from the REALTORS® Relief Foundation will be made available to the public to assist with the Maui disaster victims’ housing payments as relief and recovery efforts continue.
August 14, 2023
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Spencer High 202-383-1051Five percent of the 221 tracked metro areas registered double-digit price increases during Q2 2023, down from 7% in Q1.
August 10, 2023
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Troy Green 202-383-1042Twenty REALTORS® from across the country have been chosen to participate in the 10-month program, which prepares emerging state and local volunteers for future leadership positions at NAR.
August 9, 2023
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Spencer High 202-383-1051The Homebuyers Insurance Handbook clearly explains how purchasing a homeowners insurance policy with the right type and amount of coverage protects a homeowner’s investment and financial future.
August 8, 2023
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Tori Syrek NAR's venture capital arm, Second Century Ventures, will present the competition on August 29-30 at the 2023 iOi Summit in Miami.
Katie joined NAR as a staff attorney in 2007 and within seven years, she was promoted to General Counsel and first Chief Member Experience Officer.
August 3, 2023
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193Foreign buyers purchased 84,600 properties, down 14.2% from the prior year and the fewest number of homes bought since 2009.
The NAR Member Profile report's findings clearly show that the lack of housing inventory is impacting REALTORS®' ability to find buyers a home.
July 11, 2023
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Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178