The Latest Breaking News from NAR

Housing red flag: Data show increase in cancellations of home purchase agreements versus a year ago

The latest sign of trouble in the U.S. housing market: A pickup in home purchase agreements falling through before they’re finalized

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2025

US Existing Home Sales Little-changed On Sluggish Market

Sales of existing homes in the United States were tepid in May, according to industry data released Monday, as high mortgage rates weighed on the market.

International Business Times · Jun 23, 2025

Silent Success: Private Listings and Luxury Big Island's Model Now Validated by NAR's New Marketing Flexibility Rules

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has announced a significant policy change that formally introduces "delayed marketing exempt listings" to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) framework.

International Business Times · Jun 10, 2025

Baby boomers are beating millennials in a housing showdown, scooping up homes in all cash

Baby boomers are buying and selling more homes than millennials, the largest generation, according to a National Association of Realtors report.

Fortune · Apr 3, 2025

US home sales rose in February as mortgage rates eased and more homes put up for sale

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in February as easing mortgage rates and more properties on the market encouraged home shoppers

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

Christian nationalism in the U.S. is eerily reminiscent of ‘dominionist’ reformers in history

Far-right politics and Christian nationalism are on the rise in North America and Europe, leading to growing concerns about what it means for human rights and democracy.

The Conversation · Mar 17, 2025

How much do you need to make to afford a $1 million house? We’ll help you do the math

There are a few rules of thumb for how much house you can afford, but a $250,000 yearly income is a good starting point for a $1 million home.

Fortune · Mar 3, 2025

Pending US home sales slide to all-time low in January on rates, prices, maybe weather

Pending home sales in the United States slid to an all-time low in January as high mortgage rates, record-high home prices, and possibly the terrible weather last month hindered those seeking to buy

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025

Here's how much you need to make to afford a $400,000 house today

A common rule of thumb suggests you need to make $100,000 or more to afford a $400,000 home. But it all depends on your down payment and more.

Fortune · Feb 26, 2025

How high rates and high prices are contributing to low existing home sales

Many homeowners are locked in where they’re at, even if they’d like to sell, due to sub-5% rates on their current mortgages.

Fortune · Jan 29, 2025