Tagged: National Association of Realtors (NAR)

Slight improvements in housing affordability and financial assistance from family are helping younger Americans step into the housing market

In his 2026 State of the Union speech, President Trump spotlighted declining mortgage costs, and presented plans to increase housing supply and boost affordability

NAR reports pending home sales fell 0.8 % in January amid tight inventory, affordability challenges, and rising household costs, signaling continued caution among prospective buyers heading into spring

Congress approved, and President Trump signed, a funding package that ended a brief shutdown and reauthorized the National Flood Insurance Program to prevent disruptions in home sales and mortgage lending

The Mortgage Bankers Association names veteran government affairs strategist Jeremy Green as vice president of legislative affairs to bolster its advocacy and deepen engagement on Capitol Hill

Existing‑home sales surged in December to the fastest pace in nearly three years, driven by easing mortgage rates and broad regional gains, despite tight inventory

Pending home sales climbed 3.3% in November from October, and 2.6% year-over-year, reaching the strongest pace in nearly three years, NAR says

Mortgage rates are driving cautious buyer reentry, lifting existing-home sales modestly in November, while limited inventory and affordability pressures continue to constrain origination volume

A more even housing market is projected to emerge as steadier prices, easing rates, and rising incomes improve affordability and will provide buyers with more negotiating power

Despite housing affordability, industry costs, and local economic conditions, real estate firms project their profitability to increase