National Press Release
Congressional Black Caucus Issues Letter to Corporate America on DEI and Racial Equity Commitments
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued an open letter to many major corporations and their associations who made pledges
National Association of Realtors® Announces Partnership With SnoopDrive
WASHINGTON (December 14, 2023) – The National Association of Realtors® today announced SnoopDrive as a new partner with NAR REALTOR Benefits®. As part of the agreement,
NAR Forecasts 4.71 Million Existing-Home Sales, Improved Outlook for Home Buyers in 2024
WASHINGTON (December 13, 2023) – NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun forecasts that 4.71 million existing homes will be sold, the housing market is expected to
NAR Welcomes Freddie Mac’s Expansion of Condo Project Advisor Tool
WASHINGTON (December 8, 2023) – National Association of Realtors® President Tracy Kasper issued the following statement after Freddie Mac announced(link is external) an important expansion of its
Second Century Ventures Opens Applications for 2024 REACH U.S. Program
CHICAGO (December 6, 2023) – Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, opened applications today for the 2024 U.S.
Amidst Housing Slowdown, Exurban Areas Post Largest Construction Gains
For the third consecutive quarter, single-family growth rates were negative for all geographic sectors of the nation, as exurban areas posted the largest increase in
National Association of REALTORS® Announces New Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
WASHINGTON (December 5, 2023) – Suzanne Bouhia has been appointed Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) effective December 11. She will
Pending Home Sales Fell 1.5% in October
WASHINGTON (November 30, 2023) – Pending home sales dropped 1.5% in October, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Northeast posted a monthly gain
Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement on Extended Israel-Hamas Truce
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the extended Israel-Hamas truce: “The safety and security of
New Home Sales Weaken in October
Elevated mortgage rates that averaged 7.62% in October per Freddie Mac, the highest rate since 2000, depressed buyer demand and pushed down new home sales
Existing-Home Sales Receded 4.1% in October
WASHINGTON (November 21, 2023) – Existing-home sales dropped in October, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales slid
Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement on 8th Circuit’s Section 2 Ruling
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling on
Statement from NAHB Chairman Alicia Huey on Biden’s Use of the Defense Production Act
Alicia Huey, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home developer from Birmingham, Ala., today issued the following statement after
National Association of Realtors® Installs 2024 Leadership
WASHINGTON (November 20, 2023) – Tracy Kasper was installed as 2024 president of the National Association of Realtors® during the 2023 NAR NXT, The Realtor® Experience(link is external) in
Single-Family Starts Flat in October
Single-family construction held steady in October as high mortgage rates depressed demand but more buyers turned to new homes because of a lack of existing
NAR Presents Realtor® Mike McGrew With Distinguished Service Award
ANAHEIM, Calif. (November 16, 2023) – Mike McGrew, a Realtor® from Lawrence, Kansas, received the National Association of Realtors®’ 2023 Distinguished Service Award. NAR presents
NAR Presents Realtor® Greg Herb With Distinguished Service Award
ANAHEIM, Calif. (November 16, 2023) – Greg Herb, a Realtor® from Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, received the National Association of Realtors®’ 2023 Distinguished Service Award. NAR presents
NAR Chief Economist Says Commercial Real Estate Will Revitalize, Calls on Federal Reserve to Consider Cutting Interest Rates
ANAHEIM, Calif. (November 16, 2023) – Commercial property rates are expected to stabilize – aside from office space – and commercial real estate will revitalize,