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NAR Releases 2026 Statistical News Release Schedule The National Association of REALTORS® has announced its 2026 statistical news release schedule. All releases are distributed at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.

Mark your calendars! The National Association of REALTORS® has announced its 2026 statistical news release schedule. https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-releases-2026-statistical-news-release-schedule

Four of the five top metro areas with the largest year-over-year price increases all recorded gains of at least 9.0% in Q3 of 2025.
https://www.nar.realtor/infographics/metro-areas-with-largest-percent-gain-in-existing-single-family-home-price-in-2025-q3

Home Prices Increased in 77% of Metro Areas in Third Quarter of 2025 Four percent of the 230 tracked metro areas recorded double-digit price gains in Q3 2025, down slightly from 5% in Q2 2025.

Home prices rose in 77% of metro markets during the Q3 of 2025. This is up from 75% in the second quarter. The national median single-family existing-home price grew 1.7% year over year to $426,800.
https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/home-prices-increased-in-77-of-metro-areas-in-third-quarter-of-2025

The 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers shows historic lows and highs in statistics about buyers and sellers. Read more about home buyers and sellers in the report: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/highlights-from-the-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers

Research Update Each month, the Research Update report provides a summary of the data, reports, blog posts, and instant reactions produced by NAR's research team.

Each month, the Research Update report provides a summary of the data, reports, blog posts, and instant reactions produced by NAR's research team. Catch up on the latest: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/research-update

Only 27% of home buyers had children under 18 in 2024 — a spookily historic low. For more information about Home Buyers and Sellers, see NAR's Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.
https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/highlights-from-the-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers

In September 2025, pending home sales were stable, without change month-over-month. #NARPHS
https://www.nar.realtor/infographics/pending-home-sales-snapshot

NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows No Change in September Month-over-month and year-over-year pending home sales rose in the Northeast and South but declined in the Midwest and West.

Pending home sales in September showed no change from the prior month and fell 0.9% year over year. #NARPHS
https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-pending-home-sales-report-shows-no-change-in-september

Ask the Economist: What Does it Mean for Consumers if Mortgage Rates Decline? Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz explains how NAR's Metro Market Statistics Dashboard can show you the effect of declining mortgage rates in your real estate market.

Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz explains how NAR's Metro Market Statistics Dashboard can show you the effect of declining mortgage rates in your real estate market.
WATCH: https://www.nar.realtor/videos/ask-the-economist-what-does-it-mean-for-consumers-if-mortgage-rates-decline

Ask the Economist: With the Federal Reserve Lowering Interest Rates How Many More Cuts Do You Expect? NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicts the number of rate cuts in 2025 and 2026 and explains the reasoning behind his predictions.

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicts the number of rate cuts in 2025 and 2026 and explains the reasoning behind his predictions.
WATCH: https://www.nar.realtor/videos/ask-the-economist-with-the-federal-reserve-lowering-interest-rates-how-many-more-cuts-do-you-expect

"Home sales rose 1.5% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million units, the highest level since February, the National Association of Realtors said on Thursday." #NAREHS
https://www.reuters.com/business/us-existing-home-sales-rise-seven-month-high-september-2025-10-23/

Home Sales Rebound Takes Root This Fall Existing-home sales were up in September, as buyers entered the market in response to lower mortgage rates.

Existing-home sales were up in September, as buyers entered the market in response to lower mortgage rates. Get the inside scoop from NAR’s latest existing-home sales report. #NAREHS
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/economy/home-sales-rebound-takes-root-this-fall

Ask the Economist: How Does NAR Gather Data on First-Time Buyers? NAR Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz explains how NAR has been collecting first-time home buyer data for 45 years.

NAR Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz explains how NAR has been collecting first-time home buyer data for 45 years.
WATCH: https://www.nar.realtor/videos/ask-the-economist-how-does-nar-gather-data-on-first-time-buyers

Cash remains a powerful force in the housing market. According to NAR’s latest data, cash sales comprised 30% of all transactions in September, remaining near historic highs.
Find more insights: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/realtors-confidence-index

September 2025 brought 4.06 million in sales, a median sales price of $415,200, and 4.6 months of inventory. The median sales price is up 2.1% year-over-year, and inventory was up 0.4 months from September 2024. #NAREHS
https://www.nar.realtor/infographics/existing-home-sales-housing-snapshot

Ask the Economist Keep informed with Ask the Economist – a quick-hit video series from experts at NAR that breaks down market trends to help you stay ahead.

Stay ahead of the market with NAR’s quick-hit video series delivering timely, research-backed insights from Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun and Deputy Chief Economist Dr. Jessica Lautz.
https://www.nar.realtor/videos/ask-the-economist

Nationwide, about 28% of homebuyers paid cash for their home purchase. It turns out that buyers are paying cash for homes mostly in the Sun Belt markets.
Read more: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/where-are-buyers-paying-cash-for-homes

Sustainability as a Hidden Value Driver in Residential Real Estate Investments When determining the investment value of properties, investors typically focus on location, comparable sales, rental income potential, and operating expenses.

NAR's 2025 report suggests sustainability features are becoming more influential in property economics and in purchase or investment decisions.
https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/sustainability-as-a-hidden-value-driver-in-residential-real-estate-investments

Ask the Economist: What Is the Future of Economics if Data Can't Be Trusted? NAR Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz talks about how to collect accurate data.

NAR Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz talks about how to collect accurate data.
WATCH: https://www.nar.realtor/videos/ask-the-economist-what-is-the-future-of-economics-if-data-cant-be-trusted

Late Summer Surge: More Buyers Went Under Contract in August Lower mortgage rates are prompting more confident moves in the market for home buyers.

"Lower mortgage rates are prompting more confident moves in the market for home buyers." Read more of the latest on pending contracts. #NARPHS
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/economy/late-summer-surge-more-buyers-went-under-contract-in-august

Research Update Each month, the Research Update report provides a summary of the data, reports, blog posts, and instant reactions produced by NAR's research team.

Each month, the Research Update report provides a summary of the data, reports, blog posts, and instant reactions produced by NAR's research team. Catch up on the latest: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/research-update

Sustainable features, particularly those that reduce costs or offer financial savings, are increasingly influencing home search and remodeling decisions.
Read more:
https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/homebuyers-interest-in-energy-efficiency-is-increasing

US pending home sales rebound in August amid low mortgage rates WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Sales of previously owned U.S. homes increased solidly in August as lower mortgage rates pulled buyers back into the market, though a softening labor market could curb further ga...

"Sales of previously owned U.S. homes increased solidly in August as lower mortgage rates pulled buyers back into the market, though a softening labor market could curb further gains." #NARPHS
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-pending-home-sales-rebound-140141321.html

In August 2025, pending home sales rose 4.0% month-over-month. #NARPHS
https://www.nar.realtor/infographics/pending-home-sales-snapshot

NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 4.0% Increase in August Pending sales rose month-over-month in the Midwest, South, and West, and declined in the Northeast; year-over-year, sales increased in all regions.

Pending sales rose month-over-month in the Midwest, South, and West, and declined in the Northeast. Year-over-year, sales increased in all regions. #NARPHS
https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-pending-home-sales-report-shows-4-0-increase-in-august

All-cash home buyers continue to show strength in the market as first-time buyers struggle. The average number of offers on a listed home rebounded to 2.5.
Find more market insights and metrics:
https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/realtors-confidence-index

August 2025 brought 4.0 million in sales, a median sales price of $422,600, and 4.6 months of inventory. The median sales price is up 2.0% year-over-year, and inventory was up 0.4 months from August 2024. #NAREHS
https://www.nar.realtor/infographics/existing-home-sales-housing-snapshot

NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 0.2% Decrease in August Mortgage rates are declining and more inventory is coming to the market, which should boost sales in the coming months.

Existing-home sales remained essentially the same in August (down by 0.2% from July). Month-over-month sales increased in the Midwest and West, and fell in the Northeast and South. #NAREHS
https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-existing-home-sales-report-shows-0-2-decrease-in-august

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