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 […]
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 […]
Pending home sales saw a 4.8% increase in the month of June.
The National Association of Realtors has reported a 4.8% increase in pending home sales in June 2024. The Pending Home Sales Index, based on contract signings, reached 74.3 in June, with all four U.S. regions seeing an increase in transactions. The chief economist at NAR, Lawrence Yun, noted that the rise in housing inventory has […]
Existing Home Sales Down Slightly in May
[ad_1] The National Association of Realtors has reported a 0.7% decrease in existing home sales in May, with a total of 4.11 million homes sold at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate. This marks a 2.8% decline compared to the previous year. Inventory levels have increased, with 1.28 million units available at the end of May, representing […]
NAR Held Responsible for Inflating Commissions; Jury Grants $1.78 Billion in Compensation – Real Estate Investment News Today
According to a report from Reuters, a federal court in Kansas City, Missouri has ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR), awarding them $1.78 billion in damages. The lawsuit represented sellers of over 260,000 homes in Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois between 2015 and 2022 […]
September saw a 1.1% increase in pending home sales – Real Estate Investing Today
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), pending home sales increased by 1.1% in September 2023. The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index, which is based on contract signings, recorded a value of 72.6 for September. However, the NAR reports that all four regions in the United States experienced a decline in transactions compared to […]