WASHINGTON (May 30, 2013) – Pending home sales improved slightly in April and continue to be well above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors^®.  Gains in the Northeast and Midwest were offset largely by declines in the West and South.

The Pending Home Sales Index,^* a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, rose 0.3 percent to 106.0 in April from 105.7 in... Read More

WASHINGTON (May 28, 2013) – With vacancy rates modestly falling and rents moderately rising in commercial real estate sectors, market fundamentals have improved, but financing remains a challenge for small business, according to the National Association of Realtors^® quarterly commercial real estate forecast. 

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said the market is showing an uneven recovery.  “The wheels appear... Read More

WASHINGTON (May 23, 2013) – Realtors^® who practice commercial real estate have reported an increase in annual gross income for the third year in a row, signaling the market is on the road to recovery. According to the National Association of Realtors^® 2013 Commercial Member Profile, transactions and sales volume have also increased since last year.

The study shows median annual gross income for 2012 was $90,200, an increase from $86,000 in 2011 and is at its highest level since 2008.... Read More

WASHINGTON (May 22, 2013) – Existing-home sales rose in April but remain below underlying demand because of limited inventory and tight credit, according to the National Association of Realtors^®.  All regions are showing strong price gains from a year ago.

Total existing-home sales¹, which are completed transactions that include single-... Read More