40 years of Home Buyer and Seller Data: How Does the Profile Compare?

40 years of Home Buyer and Seller Data: How Does the Profile Compare?

40 years of Home Buyer and Seller Data There are some notable changes in the home buying environment, pandemic aside, including interest rates, home prices, and how people buy and sell. By: Jessica Lautz Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/40-years-of-home-buyer-and-seller-data-how-does-the-profile-compare

Emerging Tech Takes Center Stage at REALTORS® Conference and Expo

Emerging Tech Takes Center Stage at REALTORS® Conference and Expo

Dan Weisman, NAR’s director of emerging technology, told the audience that $25 billion per year is being invested in proptech across the globe and $10 billion of that is being invested in the United States. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/emerging-tech-takes-center-stage-at-realtors-conference-and-expo

NAR Statement on the Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

NAR Statement on the Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill We look forward to working with Congress and the administration to ensure provision of affordable housing and equal access to credit in America. Media Contact:  Tori Syrek Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-statement-on-the-passage-of-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill

Realtors® to “Rise and Shine” During Annual REALTORS® Conference & Expo in San Diego

Realtors® to “Rise and Shine” During Annual REALTORS® Conference & Expo in San Diego

On November 10, 2021, REALTORS® from across the country and around the world will gather in San Diego to experience the premier global event for real estate professionals. This year’s conference will be the first-ever hybrid – in-person and virtual – REALTORS® Conference & Expo. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/realtors-to-rise-and-shine-during-annual-realtors-conference-expo-in-san-diego

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, October 14, 2021

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, October 14, 2021

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, October 14, 2021 Mortgage rates rose above 3% this week as consumer and producer prices continue to rise due to persistent supply bottlenecks and labor difficulties. By: Nadia Evangelou Mortgage Financing Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/instant-reaction-mortgage-rates-october-14-2021

NAR Releases Its 2022 Statistical & Forecast News Release Schedule

NAR Releases Its 2022 Statistical & Forecast News Release Schedule

NAR 2022 Statistical & Forecast News Release Schedule The National Association of Realtors® has released its statistical & forecast news release schedule for 2022. Media Contact: Troy Green 202-383-1042 Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-releases-its-2022-statistical-forecast-news-release-schedule

Top 10 Office Markets as of 2021 Q3

Top 10 Office Markets as of 2021 Q3

Top 10 Office Markets as of 2021 Q3 Overall, the office market continues to see negative net absorption, rising vacancy rates, and lower asking rent in 2021 Q3 compared to one year ago. By: Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton Commercial & Investment Real Estate, Office Property Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/top-10-office-markets-as-of-2021-q3

Impacts of Student Loan Debt on Homebuying Uncovered at Realtor® Policy Forum

Impacts of Student Loan Debt on Homebuying Uncovered at Realtor® Policy Forum

Impacts of Student Loan Debt on Homebuying Uncovered Experts from the housing & higher education fields & NAR policy thought leaders discussed how the student loan debt crisis affects the… Media Contact: Tori Syrek Student Loan Debt Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/impacts-of-student-loan-debt-on-homebuying-uncovered-at-realtor-policy-forum

Commercial Weekly: Retail Vacancy Rates at Lowest Levels Since Q2 2020

Commercial Weekly: Retail Vacancy Rates at Lowest Levels Since Q2 2020

Retail Vacancy Rates at Lowest Levels Since Q2 2020 With people returning to physical stores and food and drinking places, demand for retail space in Q2 2021 exceeded pre-pandemic peak levels. By: Brandon Hardin Retail Properties Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/commercial-weekly-retail-vacancy-rates-at-lowest-levels-since-q2-2020

Commercial Weekly: Renter Demand Shifts Toward More Affordable and Suburban-Class B/C Apartments

Commercial Weekly: Renter Demand Shifts Toward More Affordable and Suburban-Class B/C Apartments

Renter Demand Shifts Toward Class B/C Apartments The apartment vacancy rate has fallen to a decade low of 4.5%, and the asking rent has soared to a historic high of 10.5%. By: Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton Commercial & Investment Real Estate, Rental Properties Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/commercial-weekly-renter-demand-shifts-toward-more-affordable-and-suburban-class-bc-apartments

NAR President Issues Statement Following White House Meeting on Debt Ceiling

NAR President Issues Statement Following White House Meeting on Debt Ceiling

Statement on White House Debt Ceiling Meeting “We encourage Congress to keep working on a long-term debt ceiling solution to maintain stability and faith in the American economy.” Media Contact: Tori Syrek Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-president-issues-statement-following-white-house-meeting-on-debt-ceiling