Real Estate
Mortgage Rates Remain at All-Time Low
Greater affordability of loans is fueling a resurgence in the number of purchase applications.
27% of Buyers Intend to Relocate
A migration to smaller metros is growing more evident as the pandemic continues.
The Top 15 Mortgage Lenders for Originations in 2019
The number of loan originations by independent companies has increased significantly in recent years.
Create the Most Inviting Outdoor Space
Show house hunters how to take full advantage of their backyard retreats.
‘I’d Risk COVID-19 Exposure for My Ideal Home’
A new survey shows how far buyers will go to find their dream space during a pandemic.
Beloved Park Was Defaced, Then Revived With NAR Grant
An association program is helping REALTOR® organizations restore communities after recent vandalism linked to protests.
Keller Williams Expands Its iBuying Partnerships
The brokerage says it will no longer be exclusive with Offerpad and will increase the number of funding partners that can provide instant offers to its home sellers.
Mortgage Applications 18% Higher Than Last Year
But there isn't enough inventory to satisfy pent-up housing demand after a sluggish spring selling season.
Second Homes Grow in Demand Among Luxury Buyers
Unlike prior downturns, the high-end market is leading the recovery, a new report shows.
Dispute Arises Over the Term ‘Master Bedroom’
The Houston Association of REALTORS® says it will stop permitting the phrase on listings following calls from a group of agents.
How Resilient Is the Housing Market?
Real estate demand is making a comeback, and the rebound will provide continued support to home prices, says Freddie Mac’s chief economist.
REALTORS® Conference & Expo Will Go Virtual
Member participation is likely to expand with a fully online format.
Coronavirus May Spark More Moves
Nearly half of Americans say they are more likely to relocate by the end of the year due to the pandemic.
Which States See the Most Identity Theft?
The risk level varies across the country, a new study finds.
Real Estate Investors Feel Bullish, Ready to Jump Back In
A new survey finds that investors are more eager to resume purchases than experts predicted.
Privacy, Greenery Prized Perks in Outdoor Spaces
Americans are reassessing their yards to create more inviting, relaxing spots to unwind.
New-Home Sales Post Strongest May Numbers in a Decade
The sector is booming as eased stay-at-home orders give buyers more opportunity to purchase.
Price-Based Approach Replaces CFPB's Debt-to-Income Limit
NAR welcomed two proposed rules by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that will help bring greater stability for homebuyers.
Wealth Divide Will Likely Widen After Pandemic
Job losses due to the coronavirus crisis have disproportionately affected low-income and Black workers, a new report finds.
Agent Receives Generous Support After Brutal Attack
A crowdfunding page has already raised more than $120,000 three days after a real estate agent in Lynchburg, Va., was attacked with a wrench at an open house.
