Commercial Real Estate Soft, Favors Expansion

Commercial real estate sectors, hurt by weak job growth, offer incentives conducive to business expansion.

New Tools for Promoting Homeownership

Find the latest research and commentary about the benefits of responsible homeownership, all in one place.

July Existing-Home Sales Fall, Prices Rise

As expected, existing-home sales were sharply lower, but prices continue to gain.

Research: How Homeownership Strengthens Communities

A new NAR report explores the social and financial benefits of homeownership and stable housing.

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Access FREE resources from CRT on data security measures for REALTORS.

Broad Price Stabilization, Strong Sales

Home prices in more metropolitan areas increased in the 2nd quarter, aided by strong home sales driven by tax credit.

Association Leaders Meet in Chicago

At the Leadership Summit, NAR leaders discussed key challenges facing local presidents and AEs in the coming year.

Funding for Rural Housing Program Restored

(July 28) Renewal of the loan- guarantee program is good news for rural home buyers who must close before Sept. 30 to claim the tax credit.

Credit Union Names Acting President and CEO

(July 30) EVP Jane Pannier will lead REALTORS® Federal Credit Union, taking over for founding exec Tom Glatt on Aug. 1.

Nominate a Technology Leader

(July 26) The REALTOR® Technology Spotlight Award recognizes REALTORS® and support staff who use technology in innovative and creative ways. Nominations open through Aug. 13.

Pending Home Sales Ease

Pending home sales edged down in the post-tax credit market.

NAR: More Credit Needed in Commercial Markets

(July 29) NAR says Congress needs to act soon to ease credit in challenged commercial real estate markets.

Existing-Home Sales Slow, Above a Year Ago

Existing-home sales slowed in June, but remained at relatively elevated levels.

Seizing new opportunities

Learn how top brokers are thriving now.

Now Accepting Applications for HOPE Awards

The national industry awards program honors those who have made outstanding contributions to increase minority homeownership.

President Obama Signs Wall Street Reform Bill

Learn how the new law affects commercial, appraisal and other REALTOR® concerns.

Tax Credit Closing Deadline Extended

The Senate passed the bill extending eligible closings to Sept. 30, so buyers who were in contract by April 30 can get the tax credit.

Pending Home Sales Drop as Expected

Following a surge driven by home buyer tax credit, pending home sales fell with the expiration of qualified buyers purchase contract deadline.

Flood Insurance Program Renewed

The Senate extended the NFIP until Sept. 30, enabling transactions to move forward. The renewal is retroactive from June 1.

NAR Hails Passage of Flood Bill Extension by House

The House extended the National Flood Insurance Program to Sept. 30. The Senate will consider the bill next.