Even though existing home sales have hit a cyclical low, a new report looks at the factors that can give them a boost as the spring homebuying season comes up.
Read More »The Key to Sustained Housing Growth
A new report that gauged the market trends for the last quarter also pointed to these factors that could help the housing industry’s growth.
Read More »Modeling the Future: Restructuring the Secondary Mortgage Market
Here are some of the recommendations made in a new research paper by the Wharton School and the National Association of Realtors on housing finance reform and the significance of the GSEs in the market.
Read More »Industry Stakeholders Dive Into GSE Reform
In a few days, realtors will be part of a policy forum that will address GSE reform and the significant role the agencies play in the housing market. Here’s more on their new comprehensive vision.
Read More »Home Sales: Waiting for Good News?
Watch this video to learn why contract signings declined across the country and what is on the horizon for pending home sales for the rest of the quarter.
Read More »The Fate of Fannie and Freddie
Government and housing industry leaders addressed the potential impact of a Housing Finance Reform Bill that was introduced in September. Here's what they had to say to the House Financial Services Committee.
Read More »Weighing in on Existing Home Sales
A report sheds light on areas where consumers expressed the weakest homebuying sentiment and the factors that led to it.
Read More »Optimistic Long-Term Outlook
NAR’s Chief Economist shares his insights on what will shape the housing market in the long-term.
Read More »Home Sales Rise After Six-Month Decline
What were the factors that reversed a six-month trend of declining sales for existing homes? Here’s what the latest data revealed.
Read More »Needed Today: More Affordable Homes for Tomorrow
A new study of metro cities reveals the impact of inventory and affordability on homebuyers.
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