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Days on market grow despite low inventory for existing homes

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported today on two trends in existing home sales that we have seen for many months now: sales are declining while total inventory data has fallen directly for the three straight months. This is another factor in driving purchase application data below 2008 levels.

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Opinion: Here’s the latest data on what Realtors are witnessing in the housing market

Housing Wire

The monthly Realtors Confidence Index helps to dispel many of the myths and cut through the noise of what is currently happening in the market. The National Association of Realtors Research Group has produced the index since 2008, at a time of turmoil in the real estate market.

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Top markets for affordable renovated housing inventory

Housing Wire

from a year ago to $356,700, according to the National Association of Realtors. That means Americans are more bearish on buying a home than they were during the home price crash following the 2008 recession. Renovated Inventory to the Rescue. Top Markets for Renovated Inventory. Skyrocketing U.S. Among 75 U.S.

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NAR membership continues to slide in 2024

Housing Wire

After closing out 2023 with its first annual membership decline since 2012, the National Association of Realtors is still struggling with its membership count. January marked the third consecutive month of membership declines for NAR and the month’s Realtor count marks the lowest level since May 2021. This is down 2.1% Washington, D.C.

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Home sales drop in July as high interest rates spook buyers

Housing Wire

The housing market continues to cool amid high mortgage rates , low inventory and rising property insurance rates. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) suggested a 2.2% Elevated mortgage rates and low inventory As of August 17, mortgage rates surpassed 7% as U.S. bond yields hit their highest level since 2008.

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Can first-time homebuyers afford homes today?

Housing Wire

The monthly Realtors Confidence Index is an essential measure of what real estate professionals are seeing in their local markets and how the market is evolving on a monthly basis. The National Association of Realtors Research Group has produced the index since 2008, a time of turbulence in the real estate market.

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Don’t expect a drop in home prices in 2023, NAR economist says

Housing Wire

While elevated mortgage rates, sluggish home sales and high inflation have taken a significant toll on the housing industry, it’s unlikely that these issues will cause home prices to drop next year, at least according to National Association of Realtors (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.

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