Five percent of the 221 tracked metro areas registered double-digit price increases during Q2 2023, down from 7% in Q1.
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Twenty REALTORS® from across the country have been chosen to participate in the 10-month program, which prepares emerging state and local volunteers for future leadership positions at NAR.
August 9, 2023
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Spencer High 202-383-1051![Agent showing documents to an older couple in their living room Agent showing documents to an older couple in their living room](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/agent-showing-documents-to-an-older-couple-in-their-living-room-gettyimages-1414002472-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=vjkUdIkn)
The Homebuyers Insurance Handbook clearly explains how purchasing a homeowners insurance policy with the right type and amount of coverage protects a homeowner’s investment and financial future.
August 8, 2023
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NAR's venture capital arm, Second Century Ventures, will present the competition on August 29-30 at the 2023 iOi Summit in Miami.
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Katie joined NAR as a staff attorney in 2007 and within seven years, she was promoted to General Counsel and first Chief Member Experience Officer.
August 3, 2023
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Foreign buyers purchased 84,600 properties, down 14.2% from the prior year and the fewest number of homes bought since 2009.
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The NAR Member Profile report's findings clearly show that the lack of housing inventory is impacting REALTORS®' ability to find buyers a home.
July 11, 2023
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) have increased the threshold dollar amount for "Large Multifamily Loans" from $75 million to $120 million.
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Americans living in walkable communities report a higher quality of life.
June 27, 2023
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NAR is looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, both inside and outside of the real estate industry.
June 26, 2023
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193