Housing
NAR Hosts Policy Forum on the Current Housing Market and Affordability
NAR Hosts Policy Forum on the Current Housing Market NAR hosted a policy forum on March 16, 2023 entitled The Current Housing Market: Implications for Home Buyers and the Economy in Washington, D.C. Media Contact: Tori Syrek Mortgage Financing, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac (GSEs), Credit Policy, Appraisal & Valuation, Coronavirus, Rental Assistance, Rental Housing […]
Realtors®’ CEO Meets with White House Officials to Discuss Housing Supply, Affordability
NAR continues to stress that government must invest in boosting our nation’s housing supply if we are to make housing affordable in the long run. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Anywhere Real Estate Reports ‘Meaningful Profitability’ Amid Housing Market Crisis
The housing market as of late has become a tumultuous landscape to navigate, with mortgage rates above 7%, home prices having grown 357% in the last decade and homebuying sentiment recently at an 11-year low. Homebuying has become an unreachable dream for many, putting a lot of pressure on companies across the industry to find… […]
Could Solving the Housing Shortage Help Close the Racial Gap, Too?
A report highlights housing supply issues and how a multifaceted approach could be key to improving housing equity as well. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Instant Reaction: Housing Starts, October 19, 2022
Housing starts weakened in September 2022, driven by insufficient single-family home construction and multifamily apartment building. www.nar.realtor – Research
Inflation (Finally) Dips, Housing Still a Concern
It’s still not good, but “better” is great news right now. That appears to be the consensus from economists after the latest inflation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed prices are finally starting to come down, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading 8.5%—lower than expected, and a significant improvement over last… […]
Housing Affordability Conditions Fade as Mortgage Rates Push Monthly Payments Higher in June 2022
The monthly mortgage payment increased by 5.3% in June 2022, compared to the prior month, while the median family income increased by 1.4%. www.nar.realtor – Research