President Trump Meets With Steel And Aluminum Manufacturing Industry Leaders Announcing New Tariffs
The president today announced he would subject imports of the two metals to 25 percent and 10 percent tariffs respectively.
Pending home sales tank to lowest level in over 3 years
Rising mortgage rates, housing shortage weaken market activity
by Marian McPherson Feb 28
Will NAR crackdown force MLSs to play by the rules?
Trade group put some 90 MLSs on notice to comply with required data standards
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 27
Homeowners spend $2,000 a year on maintenance, study finds
Bankrate identifies the biggest costs for new homeowners
by Marian McPherson Feb 21
NAR says it won't turn back the clock on antitrust
Trade group addresses worries over real estate competition
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 19
Transparency will radically alter the real estate industry’s leadership
For those relying on traditional tactics to stay in power, the outlook is bleak
by Sam DeBord Feb 19
Housing inventory hit all-time low in Q4 2017: NAR
Median home price increased 5.3% YOY to $247,800
by Marian McPherson Feb 13
Washington Monument, Washington DC
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) trumpeted several short-term benefits for the industry it lobbied to get into the compromise
58% of renters believe it's a good time to buy
But a lack of affordable housing is holding them back from purchasing a home
by Marian McPherson Feb 7
Should real estate fear the stock market tumble?
The impact may be more psychological than material, and when confidence is shaken, we turn to the stability of housing.
NAR lobbies for 'Mortgage Choice Act' in support of affiliated lenders
Legislation would 'enhance competition' by putting smaller firms on a level playing field, trade group argues
ICNY 18: What real estate stands to lose from a net neutrality repeal
Redfin and NAR discuss the risks at Inman Connect New York Thursday
2017 existing-home sales were the strongest in 11 years
December existing-home sales dipped 3.6 percent month-over-month, but the year was still the best since 2006
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
U.S. Capitol
Loan approvals and mortgages could be delayed, but experts think the housing market would bounce back.
New housing construction plunges to lowest level in more than a year
Drop driven by sharp decline in single-family starts