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Pending Home Sales Increased 2.5% in December, Ending Six-Month Slide

Pending Home Sales Increased 2.5% in December

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Month-over-month, contract signings fell in the Northeast and Midwest but climbed in the South and West. Year-over-year, all regions declined.
Media Contact: 
Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178

1/27/2023 6:49:40 AM
NAR Statement on White House Tenant-Centered Action Plan

NAR Statement on Tenant-Centered Action Plan

NAR 2022 President Kenny Parcell
NAR encourages the Administration to look more deeply at how it can address the root causes of rental affordability—namely, affordable housing supply.
Media Contact: 
Tori Syrek
Rental Properties, Rental Assistance, Rental Housing Issues

1/25/2023 8:10:08 AM
Existing-Home Sales Receded 1.5% in December

Existing-Home Sales Receded 1.5% in December

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Existing-home sales retreated for the eleventh consecutive much in December 2022, with three of the four U.S. regions recording month-over-month drops
Media Contact: 
Troy Green 202-383-1042

1/19/2023 1:57:02 PM
NAR Statement on FHFA LLPA Structure Changes

NAR Statement on FHFA LLPA Structure Changes

NAR 2022 President Kenny Parcell
NAR will continue to advocate for loan level pricing adjustments (LLPA) reform as the housing market continues to struggle with affordability.
Media Contact: 
Tori Syrek
Financing & Credit, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac (GSEs)

1/19/2023 2:50:59 PM
NAR Comments on Concern for Final WOTUS Rule

NAR Comments on Concern for Final WOTUS Rule

NAR 2022 President Kenny Parcell
The EPA’s and Army Corps of Engineers’ final rule does not provide the clarity and certainty essential for predictable and efficient permitting.
Media Contact: 
Tori Syrek
Clean Water Act

1/10/2023 4:16:37 PM
Multiple NAR Leaders Included in 2023 Swanepoel Power 200 List

Multiple NAR Leaders in 2023 Swanepoel Power 200 List

NAR 2022 President Kenny Parcell
NAR’s 2023 President Kenny Parcell among those recognized in this year’s SP 200.
Media Contact: 
Wes Shaw

1/10/2023 2:15:14 PM
Pending Home Sales Slid 4.0% in November

Pending Home Sales Slid 4.0% in November

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With mortgage rates falling throughout December, home-buying activity should inevitably rebound in the coming months and help economic growth.
Media Contact: 
Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178

12/28/2022 8:31:31 AM
"First-Time Buyer" Season 3 Now Streaming on Hulu

"First-Time Buyer" Season 3 Now Streaming on Hulu

First-time Buyer Season Three image with logo
The series provides an accurate representation of the American homebuying process while highlighting the important role that REALTORS® play.
Media Contact: 
Spencer High 202-383-1051

12/21/2022 2:01:25 PM
NAR Applauds White House Roadmap to Reduce Homelessness and Increase Housing Supply

NAR Plauds WH Plan to Increase Housing, House Homeless

NAR 2022 President Kenny Parcell
NAR has advocated, from its inception, for avenues to end homeless and breakdown barriers that inhibit the increase of housing.
Media Contact: 
Tori Syrek

12/21/2022 10:19:30 AM
Existing-Home Sales Dipped 7.7% in November

Existing-Home Sales Dipped 7.7% in November

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Existing-home sales fell for the 10th month in a row in November 2022. All regions of the U.S. recorded month-over-month + year-over-year declines.
Media Contact: 
Troy Green 202-383-1042

12/21/2022 8:31:45 AM

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11/2/2017 10:49:34 AM
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Remodeling Your Home, Love Your Home!

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9/29/2017 3:04:21 PM
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Moving With Kids

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9/1/2017 9:34:17 AM