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Research Update

Each month, the Research Update report provides a summary of the data, reports, blog posts, and instant reactions produced by NAR’s research team. www.nar.realtor – Research

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UPDATE: NAR Files Lawsuit of Its Own Against REX

Who says you can’t sue the same folks that are suing you? The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) filed a counterclaim on Jan. 28 against REX-Real Estate Exchange Inc., alleging that the Texas-based real estate startup has been deceiving consumers with false advertisements and misleading statements about its services. “NAR will oppose attempts to mislead […]

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Weekly Retail Update: April 2, 2021

Significant job declines, health and safety issues, and government-mandated store closures created a whirlwind year for retail in 2020. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Housing Market Update: Home Prices Increased a Record 17%, Pending Sales Up 19% From a Year Earlier

The average sale-to-list price ratio passed 100% for the first time as home prices surge….(read more) Forward this article via email:  Send a copy of this story to someone you know that may want to read it. Around The Web

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Weekly Retail Update: February 12, 2021

Unfortunately for malls, especially class C and D traditionally enclosed shopping centers for which account for majority of all U.S. malls, there are substantial retail space vacancies. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Weekly Retail Update: January 5, 2021

2020 was a year that saw a pandemic end the longest U.S. economic expansion in history and sent other economies into an economic downturn. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Weekly Retail Update: November 20, 2020

Temporary retail store closures experienced earlier in the year have returned. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Update: Framing Lumber Prices Up 65% Year-over-year

Here is another monthly update on framing lumber prices.   This graph shows CME framing futures through Oct 2nd. Click on graph for larger image in graph gallery. This is down sharply from late August, but still up 65% year-over-year. There is a seasonal pattern for lumber prices, and usually prices will increase in the Spring, […]

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