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Southern home sales jump 27.6% in July

Nationwide sales of new single-family homes were at a seasonally adjusted rate of 901,000, up 13.9% from last month and 36.3% higher than July 2019.

NAR reports three months in a row for improved home sales

All four regions in the U.S. experienced year-over-year and month-over-month growth in pending home sales, according to the National Association of Realtors.

NAR, NAHB shift 2020 lobbying efforts in response to COVID-19

The National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Home Builders are both backing candidates for congressional seats across the country and advocating for issues such as ramping up production of affordable housing and reversing widespread unemployment.

Another banner month for homebuilding

New housing starts numbers suggest that if you can’t buy it, then build it, according to one economist.

Texas No. 3 for foreign homebuying

Foreign investors have taken pause when it comes to buying U.S. residential real estate, but better opportunities may be around the corner, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Two months in a row for improved pending home sales

Contract activity up over last year “remarkable,” according to NAR chief economist.

NAR: Existing-home sales bounce back in June

See how the South did last month compared to the rest of the nation.

Realtors ahead of the curve on tech

NAR’s annual member profile shows that Realtors had already begun adopting new technology prior to the coronavirus outbreak.

Six ways to help end housing discrimination

The National Association of Realtors is increasing its efforts to address discrimination and bias in the industry, following Newsday investigation and nationwide protests.

Is real estate recovering? Most Realtors say yes

Real estate professionals are optimistic that the market recovery is underway, according to a new survey by the National Association of Realtors. The survey, which was conducted from June 24 to June 26, found that 92% of respondents say

How to combat inequality and discrimination in homeownership

As the divide between African American and white homeownership increases, the National Association of Realtors is working to educate Realtors on discrimination and stimulate homeownership.

Pride Month kicks off with landmark decision and new video series

It’s time to celebrate Pride Month and the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision for workplace equality. What better way than to meet some members of the LGBTQ community at RE/MAX?

Self-care and financial advice from 3 real estate heavyweights

Coach Brian Buffini, broker Leigh Brown and association leader Paula Monthofer offered solace and techniques to help Realtors weather the COVID-19 storm.

Will COVID-19 push appraisals toward automation?

Both the way appraisers approach their work and the adoption of AVMs and other technology-based valuations will likely see major changes in the coming years, according to experts.

Houston area teams make Top 250 Latino Agents list

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals released its Top 250 Latino Agents Report, recognizing the best Latino agents in the business. How did Atlanta do?

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