National Association of Realtors

U.S. Home Sales Slide Again Amid Low Supply
The Economy

U.S. Home Sales Slide Again Amid Low Supply

"Lack of inventory continues to be the overwhelming factor holding back home sales," the National Association of Realtors says.
By Matthew Heller | June 22, 2021
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SBA Programs Hurt by Shutdown
The Economy

SBA Programs Hurt by Shutdown

The government shutdown, now in its 28th day, is creating a backlog of loan approvals.
By William Sprouse | January 21, 2019
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Existing Home Sales Continue Skid
The Economy

Existing Home Sales Continue Skid

July was the fourth straight month of declines for home sales, the longest such stretch since 2013.
By William Sprouse | August 23, 2018
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Pending Home Sales Hit 10-Year High in April
The Economy

Pending Home Sales Hit 10-Year High in April

There are now more homes under contract than at any time since February 2006, says the NAR.
By Matthew Heller | May 27, 2016
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Existing Home Sales Fall 7.1% in February
The Economy

Existing Home Sales Fall 7.1% in February

'Finding the right property at an affordable price is burdening many potential buyers,' the National Association of Realtors says.
By Matthew Heller | March 22, 2016
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Existing Home Sales Drop in October
The Economy

Existing Home Sales Drop in October

But total housing inventory at the end of last month was 4.5% lower than one year ago, according to the NAR.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | November 23, 2015
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U.S. Home Resales Fall 4.8% in August
The Economy

U.S. Home Resales Fall 4.8% in August

The dip in existing-home sales after three straight months of gains reflects inventory levels that were 1.7% lower than a year ago.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | September 21, 2015
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Home Sales Continue to Rise; Prices Dip Slightly
The Economy

Home Sales Continue to Rise; Prices Dip Slightly

'The creation of jobs added at a steady clip and the prospect of higher mortgage rates and home prices ... is encouraging more households to buy.'
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | August 20, 2015
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Homes Sales and Prices Surge In June
The Economy

Homes Sales and Prices Surge In June

Existing home sales in June rose 3.2%, to 5.49 million, from a downwardly revised 5.32 million in May.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 22, 2015
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