Baby boomers dominate the market as first-time buyers hit record low
NAR's 2026 generational trends report shows first-time buyers fell to 21% of all purchases
by Jessi Healey Apr 15
Fannie, Freddie regulator issues dozens of orders out of public eye
FHFA Director Bill Pulte tells 'crypto influencer' he's signed more than 80 orders revamping policies and procedures at the mortgage giants, only 12 of which have been made public
by Matt Carter May 2
FHFA gutting Fannie, Freddie minority homeownership programs
Flood of orders published without explanation on social media target programs and practices designed to boost lending in minority communities, protect borrowers from deceptive practices
by Matt Carter Mar 26
Existing-home sales rebounded in February amid inventory uptick
As buyers cautiously reentered the market, existing-home sales rose 4.2% from January to 4.26M, according to data released Thursday by NAR. Compared to last year, sales remained down by 1.2%
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 20
5 real estate predictions for 2025 from the NAR economic summit
A remodeling 'supercycle,' heartache for first-time homebuyers and heightened activity in the South and Midwest were among the possibilities at NAR's Real Estate Forecast Summit Thursday
by Marian McPherson Dec 12