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
NAR reports that housing markets in the supply-constrained Northeast and more affordable Midwest experienced stronger price appreciation in the third quarter of 2025
With the first baby boomers set to turn 80 in 2026, senior housing demand is nearing a historic inflection point, and a combination of limited new supply, evolving care models, and changing consumer expectations is pushing occupancy to record highs
NAR has found that the share of first-time homebuyers has contracted by 50% since 2007, as affordable inventory continues to run scarce for those just entering the market
A new National Association of Realtors poll reveals that the average median downpayment for a home was 19%, with first-timers buyers putting down just 10% of the purchase price, and repeat buyers putting down up to 23% of the purchase price