First-time buyers climbed to 35% of all buyers, the highest share since June 2020, as modest inventory improvements opened new entry points in the housing market. Gain additional insights in the REALTORS® Confidence Index: https://t.co/Y8ajE4wKDt
.@HUDgov is interested in robotics and AI technology that can expand housing supply by allowing homes to be built more quickly and at a lower cost than traditional construction methods.
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NAR Director of Legal Advocacy Caitlin Vannoy shared a few recent legal wins, including on rent stabilization laws and energy-efficiency rules in this week's #PolicyPulse! https://t.co/x9Uy3NrZZf
The Housing Affordability Index measures whether or not a typical family earns enough income to qualify for a mortgage loan on a typical home. Check out how your market measures up: https://t.co/bqI88pdRM3
Gray flooring may be losing its appeal as homeowners shift toward warmer tones. Here’s a breakdown of how flooring preferences are evolving and tips on how to spotlight flooring in your listings. https://t.co/OcSqScpmI9
Smart home tech is transforming how older homeowners can age-in-place, making homes safer and more accessible while keeping style in mind. Learn how these tools can better support families making important housing decisions. https://t.co/JZfh0Jh6os
Outgoing FHA Commissioner Frank Cassidy says America cannot subsidize or regulate its way out of the housing crisis and that the only real solution is building homes at scale while cutting the red tape that slows construction.
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Your NAR membership gives you free access to powerful tools designed to help your business thrive—including Realtors Property Resource® (RPR). Research properties, create client-ready reports, and access market insights—all at no additional cost. https://t.co/byQd5ySaVD
REALTOR® News writer Eliana Block sees homeownership as a path to financial stability, security, and community. Share what homeownership and the American dream mean to you: https://t.co/jlOlBfrZvr
More than 1,000 pounds of peanut butter and jelly can make a big impact. 🥜❤️
REALTOR® Shane Spring recently delivered 1,014 pounds of donations to Community Cooperative through its Spread the Love Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive. Over the years, his involvement has grown beyond the annual drive to volunteering in the kitchen, supporting the food pantry and packing meals for those in need. As Spring puts it, helping feed Southwest Florida “brings a lot of happiness to my heart to be able to help out as much as I can.” #FeelGoodFriday #RealtorsAreGoodNeighbors
At this week's average rate of 6.52%, a homebuyer putting 20% down on a $429,500 home would pay roughly $2,176 a month in principal and interest, saving $73 a month compared to rates a year ago and more than $106,000 over the life of the loan compared to the 2023 peak.
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Successful transactions start with honest conversations. Training agents to discuss the complete financial picture before clients make an offer can be the difference between a closed deal and a lost opportunity.
Christina Pappas, president of @KeyesRealtors, explains why a full-service consultation model has become increasingly important as consumer expectations evolve, on the new episode of the “Change Agents” podcast.
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Gray flooring may be losing its appeal as homeowners shift toward warmer tones. Here’s a breakdown of how flooring preferences are evolving and tips on how to spotlight flooring in your listings. https://t.co/OcSqScpmI9
The Enchanted Circle Association of REALTORS® is proud to be a Bronze Sponsor of the 16th Annual “For the Health of It!” Walk & Health Fair benefiting Taos Cancer Support Services.
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A new National Bureau of Economic Research study found that housing wealth passes from parents to children more strongly than income does, with children of top housing-wealth parents more than twice as likely to end up in the top 20% of housing wealth themselves.
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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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Stand out in real estate by creating an authentic identity that connects emotionally—whether through bold branding, memorable tours, or genuine storytelling. These tips can help you get noticed! https://t.co/2I5XZGzggq