2020
Charitable Giving by REALTOR® Associations Jumped 20% Since 2020
Charitable Giving by REALTOR® Associations Up 20% The typical REALTOR® association donated more than $ 12,000 to their community last year, up from $ 10,000 in 2020. Media Contact: Spencer High 202-383-1051
National Delinquency Drops Below March 2020 Level for the First Time Since Onset of the Pandemic
Another good indicator of a strong economy, was revealed in CoreLogic’s monthly Loan Performance Insights Report for November 2021. In November, 3.6% of all mortgages in the U.S. were in some stage of delinquency (30 days or more past due, including those in foreclosure), representing a 2.3-percentage point decrease compared to November 2020, when it was 5.9%. […]
Instant Reaction: Second 2020 Q4 GDP Growth Estimates Show Residential Investment Leading the Economic Recovery
Today’s second GDP estimate for the 2020 Q4 shows the economy grew slightly higher at 4.1% than previously estimated (4% advance estimate). www.nar.realtor – Research
All Metro Areas Saw Home Prices Rise During Fourth Quarter of 2020
Placeholder Eighty-eight percent of the metros followed (161 areas) saw double-digit price increases. Media Contact: Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178
Home Prices Still Soaring; Rates Closing Out 2020 at Record Lows
For all practical purposes, the year is over when it comes to mortgage rate volatility. True, there is some small chance that political developments conspire to push rates just a bit higher in the next two days, but the damage would be insignificant in the bigger picture. In other words, we’re looking at “all-time low […]
2020 Holiday Homes
While the holiday spirit may warm hearts, the cooler temperatures create colder homes. Because of this, homebuyers must consider a variety of different environmental factors when deciding which home to purchase, in hopes to minimize the cost of comfort. www.nar.realtor – Research
2020 Real Estate Forecast Summit
On December 10th, 2020, NAR held a virtual economic and real estate summit that provided a year-end review and outlook on the post-election real estate market and the economy. www.nar.realtor – Research
Housing Affordability Declines in October 2020 Amid Surging Home Prices
Affordability declined in October compared to September as the median family income rose by 3.3% while the median home prices grew by 16.0%. www.nar.realtor – Research
October 2020 NAR SentriLock Home Showings Report
The new October 2020 NAR SentriLock Home Showings Report indicates that there was a slight decrease in nationwide foot traffic on a month-over-month basis, but showings activity remain at elevated levels with respect to year-over-year activity. www.nar.realtor – Research
Weekly Retail Update: November 20, 2020
Temporary retail store closures experienced earlier in the year have returned. www.nar.realtor – Research