NAR economist: The 1st-time seller is your next biggest opportunity
A growing share of homesellers has never listed a property before
by Jessi Healey Jun 17
NAR predicts home sales will increase 4% in 2026
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun also said median prices should increase 4% by EOY
by Marian McPherson Jun 16
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
First-time buyers get creative with financing in 2026
Easing interest rates, down payment assistance and builder incentives are helping 1st-time homebuyers compete, according to the latest from the National Association of Realtors
by Marian McPherson Jan 6
AI real estate agent
Agents are starting to incorporate artificial intelligence into their technology suites, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors.
by Taylor Anderson Sep 18
Realtor income edges up 4% despite market softening: NAR
The National Association of Realtors released its 2024 Member Profile on Wednesday, revealing that its typical member earned a median gross income of $58,100, up from $55,800 in 2023
by Marian McPherson Aug 6
Cash prevails as king when it comes to luxury
According to Coldwell Banker, luxury real estate agents can expect 'smart luxury,' move-up buyers, and cash purchases to impact the market in the months ahead
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 25
Boomers claim top homebuyers spot, leaving millennials behind
Younger boomers (ages 60-69) and older boomers (ages 70-78) combined have captured 42% of the market, claiming the largest share of buyers, according to an NAR report
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 2
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
First-time homebuyers fell further behind this year, NAR says
The share of recently bought homes that went to first-time homebuyers fell to less than 1 in 4 between July 2023 and June 2024, according to a new report
by Taylor Anderson Nov 4
NAR membership dips as Realtors report closing fewer deals in 2023
NAR's 2024 Membership profile shows the impacts of a difficult market on real estate professionals — many of whom are contending with issues related to affordability and inventory
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 10
The 2023 homebuyer: Wealthier, older and less likely to be white
The median household income of the typical United States homebuyer jumped 22% between 2022 and 2023, according to a new study
by Ben Verde Nov 13
Understand and master new construction to grow your business
Unlock new opportunities in a low inventory market when you dig into the new construction segment of the residential market
by Jennifer Peak Sep 5
Real estate agents tallied double-digit sales volume gains in 2022
Despite inventory hitting a 23-year low, the average Realtor ended last year on a solid note, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest Member Profile survey, released Tuesday
by Marian McPherson Jul 12
'Voluntary moves are gone': Why today's buyer looks so different
More buyers today are moving because they have to. Here's what they look like — and how agents are courting their business in a down market
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 28