Too many deals fall apart because agents wait too long to have the hard conversations. Christina Pappas, president of @KeyesRealtors, stops by the “Change Agents” podcast to discuss how her South Florida brokerage trains agents to lead with full financial transparency before clients ever make an offer.
Listen now to the full episode for practical, real‑world insights you can use immediately with clients! https://t.co/h88CQOzKgl
Existing-home sales rose 3.2% in May, reaching their highest level since December, with month-over-month gains in the Northeast, Midwest and South. Sales also increased year over year in the Midwest, South and West, signaling continued activity across much of the housing market. “Improving affordability is helping drive this momentum,” said NAR chief economist Dr. Lawrence Yun.
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Existing-home sales increased by 3.2% in May 2026. Month-over-month sales increased in the Northeast, Midwest and South, and were unchanged in the West. On a year-over-year basis, sales rose in the Midwest, South, and West, and fell in the Northeast.
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"Sellers want clicks, not cliques,” says Move, Inc. CEO Damian Eales. On the latest episode of the “Change Agents” podcast, he explains why open marketplaces and transparency in real estate matter more than ever, chats about the recent collaboration between @realtordotcom and Zillow, and talks about AI and the rise of “pre-search.”
Tune in now! https://t.co/4oliKtO09s
Military connected households continue to represent a significant and stable share of the housing market. According to the NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 19% of home buyers in 2025 reported that they are, or someone in their household is, an active-duty service member or veteran. https://t.co/7XWIAuuFTt
Sterile white and gray color schemes, vessel sinks, and matte black hardware are a few bathroom trends that are falling out of favor with buyers. Find out which trends your clients are prioritizing instead. https://t.co/DC0tWA3TZX
NAR is advocating for appraisal policies that promote independence, expertise, responsible modernization, and greater transparency in home valuations. Learn more from Senior Policy Representative on Valuation Keisha Wilkinson in this week's #PolicyPulse.
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The path to homeownership is evolving, and more buyers are discovering they do not have to go it alone. 🏡🤝
On this week’s Real Estate Today, we explore the growing trend of co-buying, how shared homeownership can help address affordability challenges and why innovative approaches are creating new opportunities for buyers to build wealth through real estate. Tune in now!
Adults ages 61 to 79 continue to dominate the housing market, making up the largest group of home buyers and sellers, according to the 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report. https://t.co/qgML11qtHK
Your NAR This Week update: NAR filed an amicus brief supporting property rights and landowners in California. The latest Advocacy Scoop podcast just dropped with updates on housing affordability, supply, and the bipartisan housing package that passed the House. Bryan Greene shared how NAR is celebrating Homeownership Month, including new grant opportunities to support fair housing. Plus, new resources are available on commercial real estate, MLS issues and consumer education.
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In Tucson, REALTORS® helped secure continued funding for regional infrastructure projects that support long-term development and housing access. See how this worked! https://t.co/IREZudfXRN
This week, REALTORS® are uplifting their communities in small towns and big cities nationwide during REALTOR® Volunteer Days. Thank you to the thousands of members who are cleaning parks, serving meals, sorting donations, walking dogs, building houses, and so many more impactful acts of kindness. Together we are a force for good.
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NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun reacts to the latest jobs report, which shows the labor market strengthening, with 172,000 net new jobs in May. Upward revisions to previous months brought cumulative job gains to 565,000 over a three-month period — among the strongest in recent years.
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Jessica Lautz, NAR deputy chief economist, explains how the REALTORS® Confidence Index helps agents track trends and stay informed.
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There’s an “alarming trend” in private marketplaces where listing agents and the portal are starting to hide information, says Damian Eales, CEO of Move, Inc. and @realtordotcom.
This battle over private listings, the importance of market transparency, and AI’s impact on home search are some of the real estate hot topics discussed with NAR CMCO @bennettrich on the latest episode of the “Change Agents” podcast.
Listen now! https://t.co/4oliKtO09s
Real estate brokers and agents play a critical role in maintaining an accurate, transparent database of properties for sale through multiple listing services. NAR’s newly revised consumer guide on multiple listing services offers a primer on what MLSs are and how they benefit real estate buyers and sellers.
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Relationships continue to drive results as referrals remain a consistent source of leads and new business in real estate. Gain insights from NAR's 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report: https://t.co/qgML11qtHK
Alejandro Trejo shares why, for him, the American Dream is a place to call home. Join the American Dream at 250 campaign by recording your own video describing how homeownership has unlocked the American Dream for you or your clients. https://t.co/jlOlBfrZvr
AI adoption is exploding in financial services—but many homebuyers and real estate professionals still aren’t feeling the benefits. NAR Tech & Innovation explores how legacy systems, regulatory complexity, and outdated processes may be limiting AI’s real impact in mortgage and financial services. https://t.co/RTllxzzucY