Housing Market Forecasts Flip as Zillow, NAR, Fannie Mae Make New Predictions
Dave:At the start of 2026, there was a general consensus among experts and forecasters about what would happen in the housing market this year, modest price growth, lower rates, and improving sales. But that consensus has been blown up. With a continuing conflict in Iran, accelerating inflation and a Fed on hold, expectations have been […]
The MLS Battle: Real Estate Investors Eye NAR and Zillow’s Listing Showdown
Title: The MLS Battle: Real Estate Investors Eye NAR and Zillow’s Listing Showdown In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, a burgeoning conflict has captivated the attention of investors, realtors, and homebuyers alike. At the heart of this unfolding drama is a critical battle over control of multiple listing services (MLS), with major players like […]
The MLS Power Struggle: Why Real Estate Investors Should Pay Close Attention to NAR, Zillow, and the Battle Over Listing Rules
In This Article There’s a high-stakes battle unfolding in the world of real estate, and while much of it is happening behind closed doors, its impact may soon hit the wallets of real estate investors nationwide. This week, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) convened in Washington, D.C., to discuss what might seem like an […]
Trends in Generational Home Buying and Selling in 2025
NAR Reports Baby Boomers as Largest Share of Home Buyers The NAR says in a shift that underscores changing dynamics in the housing market, baby boomers now make up the largest generational group of home buyers. Indeed, today’s graphic looks at the distinguishing characteristic of each generation of home buyers using data from the NAR’s […]
February sees a 2% increase in pending home sales
NAR Reports 2% Increase in Pending Home Sales for February 2025 The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales rose 2% in in February, 2025. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) came in at 72 in February. Year-over-year, contract signings dropped in all four U.S. […]
February saw a 4.2% increase in existing home sales.
NAR Reports Increase in Existing Home Sales The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 4.2% in February to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.26 million – down 1.2% year over year. Total housing inventory at the end of February was 1.24 million units, up 5.1% from January and up […]
In the fourth quarter of 2024, almost 90% of metropolitan areas experienced an increase in home prices.
Nearly 90% of Metros Registered Home Price Gains in Q4 2024 The National Association of Realtors says nearly 90% of metros experienced home price increases in Q4 2024, as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ranged from 6.12% to 6.85%. In addition 14% of the 226 tracked metro areas posted double-digit price gains over the same […]
MYTHS Debunked – NAR Commission Settlement
There are a lot of myths being told about the NAR Commission Settlement (NAR = National Association of Realtors). The media is saying that it’s the end of the agent to housing prices are going to become more affordable to brokers will reduce their fees to seller’s no longer paying a buyer fee… The list […]
September saw a 1% decrease in existing home sales.
National Association of Realtors Reports Decrease in Existing Home Sales The National Association of Realtors latest report reveals a 1% decrease in existing home sales in September, with a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3.84 million – marking a 3.5% decline year over year. Total housing inventory at the end of September was 1.39 million units, […]
NAR’s revised guidelines are revolutionizing the home buying experience.
New Rules from NAR Impact Home Buying Process Recent posts have highlighted the impact of a lawsuit on realtor commissions. On a Real Estate News for Investors episode, Kathy Fettke discusses the changing landscape of home buying. Gone are the days of casual home tours with newly met real estate agents. The National Association of […]