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Economists with the Mortgage Bankers Association predict mortgage rates will remain low for the next couple of years, though there is at least one scenario under which they could rise more quickly.

Builders are feeling more confident this month, a sign that the new-home market may have already hit bottom.

RE/MAX’s recently released National Housing Report points to resiliency of market amidst coronavirus and economic concerns.

Speaking at NAR’s recent Residential Economic Issues and Trends forum, NAR’s Lawrence Yun said economic recovery is around the corner.

California-based broker platform Top Agent Network has sued NAR over the pocket listing rule that went into effect this month.

Though NAR has urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to extend the rule, the agency’s director would only agree to take into account disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic in managing the transition.

In a virtual version of NAR’s annual political forum, the former governor and former mayor dished on the upcoming election and the political ramifications of the local and national responses to the COVID-19 crisis.

The unemployment rate officially hit a level not seen since the Great Depression, but one industry CEO sees reason for optimism.

The weekly flash survey by the National Association of Realtors shows that buyers are looking for different features post-COVID-19.

Fannie Mae’s latest survey finds that, while many more Americans say it’s a bad time to jump into the housing market, they’re more worried about the overall economy than they are about the security of real estate investments overall.

A new report offering the first full month of data showing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on residential real estate shows that sellers are taking a wait-and-see approach.

CoreLogic’s March Home Price Index report reveals initial effects of the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic while forecasting slight price growth.

Real estate listings are down across the country, but luxury listings are disappearing.

Fewer buyers were delaying their home search by the end of April, according to NAR surveys.

NAR projects home sales will decline 14% in 2020, but prices will likely remain steady and may even hit a record high this year.

The numbers are starting to pour in, and they’re certainly not pretty, but a hopeful public looks ahead to brighter days.