In a post on Forbes, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun gives an update on the state of both the housing and the economy as a whole. Here's why real estate is key to growth.
Read More »Extending the National Flood Insurance Program
Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters and Ranking Member Patrick McHenry have reached an agreement to extend the National Flood Insurance Program. Here's what they're planning.
Read More »Measuring March’s Housing Market
Following February's jump in existing home sales, find out how March stacked up in overall sales, inventory, and more.
Read More »Why Aren’t Gen Xers Downsizing Their Homes?
Here’s what a new report revealed about the buying and selling habits of different generations and why Gen Xers and millennials are opting for multi-generational homes.
Read More »Making Sense of Home Sales
February saw a minor drop in pending home sales. In this video spotlight, National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun discusses how to make sense of the decline.
Read More »Diving Deeper Into Housing Finance Reform
In the second part of a hearing by the Senate Banking Committee on the housing reform outline by Sen. Mike Crapo, experts gave insights into how the outline could be strengthened.
Read More »If It’s a Buyer’s Market, Do the Homebuyers Know?
Even with all the talk of a “buyer’s market,” are would-be homeowners convinced as well? Find out what is driving homebuyer sentiment.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Great Expectations for Homebuilding
On Monday, the latest installment of the NAHB Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) will be released and while the Fall proved sluggish many are anticipating a spur of spring homebuilding.
Read More »The Hurdles Ahead for Real Estate Professionals
A new survey revealed one particular headwind that real estate firms would be facing over the next two years. Click through to learn more.
Read More »A New Vision for Housing Finance Reform
A working paper gives its take on housing finance reform and the role of the GSEs in the market. Click through to learn more about the recommendations made.
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