NAR warns agents of growing ‘Pig Butchering’ cryptocurrency scam

Scammers posing as wealthy homebuyers are roping agents into elaborate crypto investing schemes, resulting in some agents losing their life savings and drawing Secret Service scrutiny. Continue reading

Existing-home sales slip again in April even as inventory improves

Existing-home sales continued to fall in April, down 0.5 percent from March to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4 million last month, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Home prices kept rising in Q1 but fewer cities saw double-digit gains

According to a new report released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 83 percent of U.S. metro areas saw year-over-year price increases for single-family existing homes, down from 89 percent in the final quarter of 2024.  Continue reading

Pending home sales jump as buyers eye lower mortgage rates

According to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), contract signings jumped 6.1 percent in March. That represents the biggest monthly gain since December 2023, when pending sales rose 7 percent. In contrast, February on… Continue reading

After pause, Utah MLS resumes Clear Cooperation enforcement

The Utah-based Realtor association has adopted Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings, introduced under NAR’S Multiple Listing Options for Sellers Policy. Continue reading

Pending home sales tick up as buyers make cautious comeback

The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) rose by 2.0 percent to 72.0 in February, according to new data released Thursday by NAR. But contract signings fell 3.6 percent compared to last year. Continue reading

Pending home sales tick up as buyers make cautious comeback

The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) rose by 2.0 percent to 72.0 in February, according to new data released Thursday by NAR. But contract signings fell 3.6 percent compared to last year. Continue reading