Forging Ahead

Housing Affordability Continued to Improve in August At the national level, housing affordability increased for the second consecutive month in August compared to the previous month. By:  Michael Hyman Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/housing-affordability-continued-to-improve-in-august

NAR Announces New REALTOR Benefits® Program Partnership A new resource will help small residential brokerages provide the same agent service and support typically offered by larger entities. Media Contact: Spencer High 202-383-1051 Being a Broker, Managing Your Office Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-announces-new-realtor-benefits-program-partnership

Less Intense Multi-bidding; Fewer First-time Buyers This summer’s intense multi-bidding is cooling, partly due to a seasonal decline, but also because first-time buyers cannot find affordable… By: Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton First-Time Homebuyers Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/less-intense-multi-bidding-and-fewer-first-time-buyers-in-august-2021

Race, Homeownership, and Student Loan Debt When examining the issue of student loan debt, it is essential not to overlook the relationship to race. By: Jessica Lautz Student Loan Debt Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/race-homeownership-and-student-loan-debt