The share of first-time homebuyers has dropped to a historic low of 24%, according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). One year ago, the share was 32%. At the same time, homebuyers’ ages hit all-time highs of 56 years overall in 2024, up from 49...
A pushback against offshore wind turbines, an indefinite delay on an important decision and a landmark law turns 50. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of Oct. 28 to Nov. 1. Hit: The Answer is Blowin’ in the...
The Aug. 17 rule change by National Association of Realtors (NAR) on commissions appears to have minimal impact on how buyer’s agents are paid. According to new data from Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN), the average buyer’s agent commission for homes sold in October was...
Pending home sales were on the rise last month, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), NAR’s forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings, soared by 7.4% to 75.8 in September,...
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is pursuing an indefinite study of its Clear Cooperation Policy, with no deadline on when it would come to a final decision. Real Estate News reported NAR’s MLS Technology and Emerging Issues Advisory Board, which has been...
Equifax Says Nearly 2,000 Mortgage Firms Used Its VantageScore Offer
