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Though weekly changes in borrowing costs are volatile, housing activity is reaching more balanced levels—which is ultimately good for buyers, says Freddie Mac’s chief economist.

“Home prices have increased at a pace that far exceeds wage gains, especially for low- and middle-income workers,” says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.

NAR’s chief economist shares what now needs to happen to bring down borrowing costs and increase affordability for home buyers.

While women make up more than 60% of the real estate profession, they do not hold nearly that same level of representation in industry leadership roles.

The average monthly mortgage payment has fallen 12% reduction in just two months as high borrowing costs moderate, says NAR Chief Economist.

A contracting economy typically means a recession, but other economic indicators are likely to mitigate the effects of the slowing economy, says NAR’s chief economist.

REALTOR® associations and an MLS band together in the Chicago area to bring more tech innovation to its members.

Record-high home prices, declining consumer confidence and fears of recession are taking their toll on aspiring homeowners.

A housing slowdown precipitated by low inventory and rising mortgage rates will open opportunities for some buyers, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicts.

The market has mostly priced in current and future Fed actions, so mortgage rates shouldn’t rise dramatically, says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.

Passage by the House sets the stage for a Senate vote on NAR efforts to bring more real estate transactions into the digital age.

Housing affordability is becoming a bigger obstacle in the housing market. Homes were 80% more expensive in June than they were in 2019. Read more.

A report highlights housing supply issues and how a multifaceted approach could be key to improving housing equity as well.

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise its key benchmark rate this coming week. What impact could it have on mortgage rates?

The inventory crunch will continue to chip away at affordability and sideline more buyers unless Congress enacts policies to boost housing production, NAR’s chief economist testifies on Capitol Hill.

Nearly every region of the country saw a major decline in real estate transactions last month as more buyers are priced out of the market, new NAR data shows.

Rising costs are dampening buyers’ appetite for new homes, data shows.

A data breach also may cost you money and ruin your reputation. An NAR attorney helps you build a strong data security plan in the latest “Window to the Law.”

U.S. home purchases by international buyers are at their lowest level on record, new NAR data shows. But there’s reason to believe in a comeback.

Borrowing costs tick up again as the Federal Reserve’s inflation policy has economists bracing for even higher rates in the future.