Realtors® gathered at the 2018 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Boston to discuss booming markets across the country for business, investment, millennial and retirement buyers.
News Releases
![Field of hemp Field of hemp](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/field-of-hemp-GettyImages-1002255564-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=nJj8fJgc)
A new report presents the results of a survey of REALTORS® in states where marijuana is legal, regarding their interaction with marijuana and the real estate sector.
![Woman at the register in a coffeeshop bakery Woman at the register in a coffeeshop bakery](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/woman-at-register-coffeeshop-bakery-GettyImages-627471121-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=IxTgu3NM)
While challenges face many of America’s commercial real estate markets, REALTORS® specializing in the sector should have confidence for growth to remain steady in the coming year.
November 2, 2018
Media Contact:
Cole Henry 202-383-1290![FEMA worker attaching a tarp to a roof FEMA worker attaching a tarp to a roof](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/fema-worker-attaching-tarp-to-roof-GettyImages-896629002-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=oHrVxX8s)
The Memorandum of Agreement represents a partnership effort between FEMA and NAR to educate and help the nation better prepare for disasters, and also allows REALTORS® to continue building upon the Realtor Disaster Relief Fund.
![Graphs, charts, and a calculator Graphs, charts, and a calculator](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/graphs-charts-calculator-GettyImages-897091800-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=R6SYG-L1)
Consumers should expect home sales to flatten and home prices to continue to increase, though at a slower pace.
![Boston Boston](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/boston-GettyImages-119339181-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=FHkVCEP_)
As the country heads into the final days of the midterm elections, the National Association of Realtors® kicks off its annual conference in Boston today with a focus on education and opportunity.
November 1, 2018
Media Contact:
Jane Dollinger 202-383-1042![John Smaby](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/john-smaby-aug-2018-leadership-summit-talk.jpg?itok=eHRTI80a)
Smaby’s service to real estate industry celebrated as he takes reigns as NAR's next President.
November 1, 2018
Media Contact:
Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Aerial view of residential neighborhood Aerial view of residential neighborhood](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/aerial-view-of-residential-neighborhood-GettyImages-753334927-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=ijLA0Mxm)
Low inventory levels of moderately priced homes continue to stifle home sales and maintain the trend of increasing metro market prices.
November 1, 2018
Media Contact:
Jane Dollinger 202-383-1042![Young couple and businesswoman reviewing papers Young couple and businesswoman reviewing papers](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/young-couple-and%20businesswoman-reviewing-papers-GettyImages-157859718-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=ulgPaUwY)
Single female buyers continue to be a powerful force in the market, while low inventory, rising interest rates and increasing home prices remain, holding back first-time buyers despite notable interest in buying a home.
October 29, 2018
Media Contact:
Jane Dollinger 202-383-1042