Articles from National Association of Realtors®

Washington, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agents who are REALTORS® are turning to technology primarily to get time back and to give clients a better experience, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2026 REALTORS® Technology Report. Eighty-one percent said saving time is their primary goal in embracing new technology, up from 66% a year ago. The second most common reason was improving client experience, with 71% saying it was why they leveraged technology, up from 64% in 2025. The report surveyed NAR members to better understand how technology is shaping real estate and how agents view its role in their businesses.

Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pending home sales in August increased by 0.3% month-over-month and decreased 4.7% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report. The report helps the real estate ecosystem—including agents, homebuyers and sellers—better understand the housing market by providing data on the level of home sales under contract.

Washington, D.C., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Existing-home sales decreased by 2.0% month-over-month and 1.2% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents, homebuyers and sellers—with data on the level of home sales, price, and inventory.

Impact of data centers on housing varies significantly depending on the local market

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly two-thirds of agents who are REALTORS® (64%) volunteer in their communities every month and 84% made charitable donations over the past year, according to the 2026 Community Aid and Real Estate (CARE) report. The report captures the monetary and volunteer contributions of NAR members, broker-owners and association executives (AEs) and multiple listing service (MLS) staff.

Washington, D.C., Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pending home sales in July decreased by 2.3% month-over-month and 2.2% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents, homebuyers and sellers—with data on the level of home sales under contract.

Washington, D.C., Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Existing-home sales decreased by 1.7% month-over-month and increased 0.7% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents, homebuyers and sellers—with data on the level of home sales, price, and inventory.

Washington, D.C., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home prices rose in 80% of metro markets during the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest quarterly report. This is up from 71% in the first quarter. Five percent of metro areas recorded double-digit price gains, unchanged from last quarter. The report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents, buyers and sellers—with quarterly metro-area data on median home prices and housing affordability.

The number of properties purchased fell 14% to second-lowest level on record as high prices and tight inventory outweighed a favorable exchange rate

Chicago, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of REALTORS® and the most active global real estate technology fund, announced today the acceptance of eight companies to the 2026 REACH Commercial program. Launched in 2019, this marks the eighth cohort dedicated to scaling solutions for commercial real estate.

Washington, D.C., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pending home sales in June decreased by 5.4% month-over-month and 0.3% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents, homebuyers and sellers—with data on the level of home sales under contract.

Washington, D.C., June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seasoned professionals are increasingly defining the real estate industry, with the typical agent who is a REALTOR® now reporting 13 years of experience—up from 12 last year—according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2026 Member Profile. The report also shows that 75% of members are very certain they will remain active in real estate for at least two more years, a slight uptick from 74% last year.

Washington, D.C., June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pending home sales in May increased by 3.8% month-over-month and 4.8% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents, homebuyers and sellers—with data on the level of home sales under contract.

Washington, D.C., June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Existing-home sales increased by 3.2% month-over-month and year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents, homebuyers and sellers—with data on the level of home sales, price, and inventory.

Chicago, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of REALTORS® and the most active global real estate technology fund, today announced the six companies selected for the 2026 NAR REACH program.

New Listing-Income Alignment Score reveals households can access one-quarter fewer homes than in a balanced market

Washington, D.C., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pending home sales in April increased by 1.4% month-over-month and rose 3.2% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents, homebuyers and sellers—with data on the level of home sales under contract.

Washington, D.C., May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Existing-home sales increased by 0.2% month-over-month in April, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents, homebuyers and sellers—with data on the level of home sales, price, and inventory.

Washington, D.C., May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home prices rose in 71% of metro markets (167 out of 235) during the first quarter of 2026, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest quarterly report. This is down from 73% in the fourth quarter. Seven percent of metro areas (16 out of 235) recorded double-digit price gains, up from 5% last quarter. The report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents and homebuyers and sellers—with quarterly metro-area data on median home prices and housing affordability.

Washington, D.C., April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pending home sales in March increased by 1.5% from the prior month and declined 1.1% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents, homebuyers and sellers—with data on the level of home sales under contract.

Only about one in five buyers were first-time purchasers

Washington, D.C., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Existing-home sales decreased by 3.6% month-over-month in March, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents, homebuyers and sellers—with data on the level of home sales, price, and inventory.

Settlement in Tuccori Litigation to Provide Broad Level of Protection and Release for Associations, Certain Brokers, and REALTOR® Members; Outcome Represents Latest Positive Legal Outcome for NAR and its Members Under New Legal Leadership Team, as the Association Continues Multi-Year Transformation

Washington, D.C., March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pending home sales in February increased by 1.8% from the prior month and declined 0.8% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents and homebuyers and sellers—with data on the level of home sales under contract.

Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Existing-home sales increased by 1.7% month-over-month in February, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents, homebuyers and sellers—with data on the level of home sales, price, and inventory.

Chicago, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of REALTORS®, has opened applications for the 2026 REACH Commercial technology growth program. As the most active global venture fund in real estate technology, Second Century Ventures operates REACH across eight major markets around the globe.

The fully integrated campaign showcases how agents who are REALTORS® deliver real value, professionalism, and trusted guidance—anchored in NAR’s strategic plan to modernize the association and boost confidence in the REALTOR® brand.

Washington, D.C., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pending home sales in January decreased by 0.8% from the prior month and 0.4% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents and homebuyers and sellers—with data on the level of home sales under contract.

Housing affordability improved for the seventh consecutive month

Washington, D.C., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home prices rose in 73% of metro markets (168 out of 230) during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest quarterly report. This is down from 77% in the third quarter. Five percent of metro areas (12 out of 230) recorded double-digit price gains, up slightly from 4% last quarter. The report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents and homebuyers and sellers—with quarterly metro-area data on median home prices and housing affordability.

Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pending home sales in December decreased by 9.3% from the prior month and 3.0% year over year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem – including agents and homebuyers and sellers – with data on the level of home sales under contract.

NAR’s first comprehensive Annual Report demonstrates the association’s renewed commitment to accountability and transparency

Washington, D.C., Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Existing-home sales increased by 5.1% in December, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem – including agents, homebuyers and sellers – with data on the level of home sales, price, and inventory.

Washington, D.C., Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pending home sales in November jumped by 3.3% from the prior month and 2.6% year over year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem, including agents and homebuyers and sellers, with data on the level of home sales under contract.

Washington, D.C., Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Existing-home sales increased by 0.5% in November, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem, including agents and homebuyers and sellers, with data on the level of home sales, price, and inventory.

NAR forecasts existing-home sales to jump by 14% and home prices to rise by 4% in 2026

Washington, D.C., Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Commercial clients are putting building performance at the center of their real estate decisions, with a strong focus on operating costs, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency, according to the National Association of REALTORS® 2025 REALTORS® Commercial Sustainability Report.

Washington, D.C., Nov. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pending home sales in October increased by 1.9% from the prior month and fell 0.4% year over year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem, including agents and homebuyers and sellers, with data on the level of home sales under contract.

Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Existing-home sales increased by 1.2% in October, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem, including agents and homebuyers and sellers, with data on the level of home sales, price, and inventory.

Despite these obstacles, more firms expect profitability to increase

Chicago, Nov. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of REALTORS® proudly unveiled the five winners of the 2025 Good Neighbor Awards today. Celebrating its 26th year, these distinguished awards spotlight NAR members who make extraordinary differences in their communities through volunteer work by giving time, money, energy and expertise to uplift people.

Washington, D.C., Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home prices rose in 77% of metro markets (176 out of 230) during the third quarter of 2025, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest quarterly report. This is up from 75% in the second quarter. Four percent of metro areas recorded double-digit price gains in the third quarter, down slightly from 5% in the second quarter of 2025.

Approximately nine in 10 buyers and sellers worked with a real estate agent, with seller representation reaching record highs

Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pending home sales in September showed no change from the prior month and fell 0.9% year over year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem, including agents and homebuyers and sellers, with data on the level of home sales under contract.

Washington, D.C., Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Existing-home sales increased by 1.5% month-over-month in September, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem, including agents and homebuyers and sellers, with data on the level of home sales, price, and inventory.

Chicago, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of REALTORS® announced the 10 finalists for its 2025 Good Neighbor Awards today. These awards honor NAR members who make extraordinary differences in their communities through volunteer work by giving time, money, energy and expertise to uplift people. Now in its 26th year, the Good Neighbor Awards have recognized 260 agents who are REALTORS® who have made an impact in 44 states, Puerto Rico and 17 countries worldwide.

Washington, D.C., Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pending home sales in August increased by 4.0% from the prior month and rose 3.8% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem, including agents and homebuyers and sellers, with data on the level of home sales under contract.

Washington, D.C., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Existing-home sales remained essentially the same in August, ticking down by 0.2% from July, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem, including agents and homebuyers and sellers, with data on the level of home sales, price, and inventory.

Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agents who are REALTORS® are leaning into artificial intelligence while continuing to rely on digital tools such as eSignature, social media, and drone photography to serve their clients, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2025 Technology Survey. The report surveyed NAR members to better understand how technology is shaping real estate and how agents view its role in their businesses.

Washington, D.C., Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pending home sales decreased by 0.4% in July from the prior month and rose 0.7% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem, including agents and homebuyers and sellers, with data on the level of home sales under contract.

Washington, D.C., Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Existing-home sales increased by 2.0% in July, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem, including agents and homebuyers and sellers, with data on the level of home sales, price, and inventory.

Washington, D.C., Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seventy-five percent of metro markets (170 out of 228) registered home price gains in the second quarter of 2025, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ Metropolitan Median Area Prices and Affordability and Housing Affordability Index. This is down from 83% in the first quarter. Five percent of metro areas recorded double-digit price gains in the second quarter, down from 11% in the first quarter of 2025.

Washington, D.C., Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agents who are REALTORS® continue to demonstrate resilience and commitment to their profession despite housing affordability challenges, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2025 Member Profile. This year’s report reveals that the typical member had 12 years of experience, up from 10 last year, and 74% said they were very certain they would remain active in the real estate industry for at least two more years, underscoring long-term confidence in the profession even amid market uncertainty.

WASHINGTON, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pending home sales decreased by 0.8% in June from the prior month and 2.8% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem, including agents and homebuyers and sellers, with data on the level of home sales under contract.

Chicago, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors® and the most active global real estate technology fund, announced today the acceptance of nine companies to the 2025 REACH Commercial program. This is the seventh cohort dedicated to scaling solutions for commercial real estate. The REACH Commercial program was launched in 2019.

Washington, D.C., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Existing-home sales decreased by 2.7% in June, according to the National Association of Realtors® Existing-Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem, including agents and homebuyers and sellers, with data on the level of home sales, price, and inventory.

5.5 Million More Households Could Afford a Home if Rates Drop to 6%, Boosting Home Sales by 3% in 2025 and 14% in 2026, New NAR Data Shows

33.2% Increase Year-Over-Year

WASHINGTON, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Month-Over-Month

WASHINGTON, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Key Highlights

U.S. for-sale housing inventory up nearly 20% from a year ago, yet still far below pre-pandemic levels

Chicago, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors® and the most active global real estate technology fund, today announced the acceptance of eight companies to the 2025 NAR REACH program. For more than a decade, the REACH program has vetted, selected and accelerated unique technology solutions focused on the U.S. residential real estate sector, significantly impacting real estate agents, consumers and the economy. Since 2019, REACH has expanded to offer a program focused on the U.S. commercial market, and six global programs, collectively accelerating more than 300 new technologies worldwide. “REACH serves as a strategic lens into where innovation is heading and how emerging technologies will shape the broader real estate landscape,” said Mark Birschbach, NAR’s executive vice president, strategic business innovation and technology. “Our work with these companies reflects a long-term commitment to fostering ideas that influence markets and unlock new possibilities.”Companies selected for the 2025 program represent a diverse range of solutions that support critical industry needs and further accelerate the digital transformation of real estate. Collectively, these companies serve every major stakeholder across the residential real estate ecosystem – from agent to consumer, association and MLS, and adjacent industries including finance and home services. Companies accepted to the 2025 REACH program include:

For staged homes, about three out of 10 real estate agents reported a 1% to 10% increase in home value, while nearly half of sellers experienced faster home sales

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Key Highlights

For the first time, the median home price eclipsed $400,000 for the month of March

Housing affordability seldom influences homeowners’ remodeling decisions

Washington, D.C., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Key Highlights

NAR forecasts mortgage rates will average 6.4%, existing-home sales will increase by 6%, new-home sales will improve by 10% and the national median home price will rise by 3% in 2025

Washington, D.C., March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Key Highlights

WASHINGTON, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Key Highlights

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Key Highlights