Instant Reaction: Jobs, September 6, 2024 The softening job figures suggest that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in mid-September. By:  Lawrence Yun

HMDA and Housing Demand Nationwide, the number of home-purchase loan applications has declined from 7.9 million to 6.5 million. By:  Anat Nusinovich Mortgages & Home Financing

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, September 5, 2024 The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac remained unchanged at 6.35% this week from last week. By:  Jessica Lautz Mortgages & Home Financing

Learn about the new Fair Housing Action Plan, NAR's latest effort to protect housing rights in America. Take a look back at 2019's achievements, plus Volunteer Works, a new, year-long mentorship program for REALTORS® who are expanding their community service programs.

REALTORS® told Capitol Hill lawmakers about the key issues that impact our industry and our hometowns. Also: RPAC celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Board of Directors elects NAR’s 2020 Leadership, That’s Who We R investment is renewed, and President Trump addresses REALTORS® in Washington. This week’s video is sponsored by the REALTOR® Benefits Program.

NAR leaders met with the FBI on wire fraud in home sale transactions. REALTORS® won on two federal issues: a revamped Waters of the U.S. rule, and a provision in a new farm law. A new report shows REALTORS® are involved in their community, and NAR provides 2019's economic outlook.

In recent years, NAR has heard concerns regarding a perceived shortage in appraisers, long turnaround times for appraisals, higher and/or rush fees in certain areas, and difficulty in bringing new appraisers into the profession. Earlier this year, NAR released the Appraiser Trends Study. Ken Fears talks with us about the survey's findings in this episode. 

Despite all the changes technology has made in the housing market, the Sunday open house has undoubtedly been a tradition in real estate industry. In fact, it is a tradition that is still alive and growing, as Google search data shows. In this podcast, we speak with Research Economist Nadia Evangelou about open houses and […]

In this podcast, we talk with research economist Gay Cororaton about the annual Profile of International Home Buying Activity, the top countries of origin for foreign home buyers, and how these buyers are using the services of REALTORS®.