Residential Real Estate
NAR Partners with State, Local Realtor® Associations on Vacant and Abandoned Property Prevention
NAR Works to Prevent Vacant and Abandoned Property A four-part webinar series explores the work of REALTORS® and local government officials in the prevention of property vacancy and abandonment. Media Contact: Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193
Trick or Treat Safety Rules for Homeowners
Using bright outdoor lights, LED lights instead of candles, and friction tape on steps to prevent slips will help make Halloween safer for everyone. www.nar.realtor – Real Estate Story Ideas
The Rate Also Rises
Posted To: Mortgage Rate Watch Years from now when scientists examine mortgage rates in July 2020, they’d be forgiven for coming to the conclusion that rates only ever move lower. As we’ve learned in the first week of August, rates also rise. To be fair, there were a few days in July where more than […]
Homebuyer Sentiment Continues Previous Decline
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) faltered a bit in July as it tried to recover from its 29.5-point aggregate plunge in March and April. The index, derived from six questions on the National Housing Survey (NHS), decreased 2.3 points in July to 74.2. Three of the components deceased from June levels, led by […]
NAR’s Victoria Gillespie, Shannon McGahn named “Women of Influence” by HousingWire
NAR’s Victoria Gillespie, Shannon McGahn Win… Gillespie and McGahn were recognized for their roles in “shaping and propelling the mortgage, real estate, and fintech industries forward.” Media Contact: Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193
NAR Announces REALTOR Benefits® Program Partnership with ReferralExchange
NAR Announces Partnership with ReferralExchange NAR secured exclusive savings for its members, including reductions in initial set-up fees and ongoing lead verification discounts. Media Contact: Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193
Credit/Debit Card Spending Picking Up
The U.S. Census Bureau released its second-quarter GDP estimates and reported that personal consumption spending fell by nearly 35% on a seasonally adjusted annual rate. www.nar.realtor – Research
Forbearances Keep Climbing; Should You Wait For Lower Rates?
Mortgage rates have fallen more aggressively than ever and they’ve been remarkably willing to set record after record. So is there any reason you shouldn’t wait for them to go even lower? This is an age old question any time rates fall to long-term lows. In the past, the answer has been pretty easy . […]
Top 5 Vacation Home Destinations
Top vacation home counties are those where the vacant housing for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use made up 20% or more of the county’s total housing stock. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes
MBS RECAP: Bonds Break Key Levels After Fed
Posted To: MBS Commentary Bonds Break Key Levels After Fed Both MBS and Treasuries were right on the edge of their recent ranges heading into Fed day. MBS broke their range right out of the gate while Treasuries waited until the Fed was done before their breakout. If this positive momentum retreats tomorrow, it will […]