Housing Affordability and Food Sufficiency
The housing affordability crisis is an issue that has widespread budgetary implications for families. Using publicly available data, a strong connection is made between housing affordability and food insecurity in this report. www.nar.realtor – Research
How Brokers Can Prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dave and Anne Jones are building a brokerage that champions diverse voices and aims for increased homeownership rates among underrepresented populations. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Window to the Law: Best Practices for Buyer Love Letters
Buyers competing in a hot real estate market might try to stand out from the crowd by sending a “love letter” to the seller. Real estate professionals can use these best practices to help both buyers and sellers avoid potential fair housing violations that love letters can trigger. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
94% of Metro Areas Saw Double-Digit Price Growth in Second Quarter of 2021
94% of Metro Areas Saw Double-Digit Price Growth in Q2 Low housing inventory and record-low mortgage rates caused an increase in median sales prices for existing single-family homes during Q2 2021. Media Contact: Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178
Instant Reaction: Consumer Price Index, August 11, 2021
Inflation continued to rise quickly in July. Over the last 12 months the inflation rate rose 5.4%, the same annual rate as in June. www.nar.realtor – Research
Rates at 3-Week Highs, More Volatility Ahead
Rates were excellent at the beginning of the week, but that began to change on Wednesday. We were already well on our way to 3-week highs on Thursday, and Friday made it official. Notably, these 3-week highs are still historically low. Friday’s main source of drama was the strong jobs report from the Labor Department. […]
4 Ways Brokers Can Become Fair Housing Leaders
For brokers who wish to go beyond compliance and embrace advocacy, a host of new fair housing groups, experiences, and courses are available. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing