89% of metro areas posted double-digit gains, according to NAR’s latest quarterly report

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National Association of Realtors
May 11, 2021

NAR: Home Prices Soar Nationwide

The median existing single-family sales price reached a record high in the first quarter. Find out the places seeing the largest upticks.
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Buyers Expect Prices to Rise Further but Remain Eager

Americans who believe it’s a good time to buy are placing more weight on the long-term value of homeownership, a new Gallup survey finds.

5 Appraisal Topics Every Agent Should Know 

These practical tips for real-life scenarios will help real estate pros work more cohesively with appraisers. 
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How the Pandemic Spurred Cybercrime

While internet crime rose in 2020, losses from real estate wire fraud fell, suggesting real estate pros and clients are tuning into hacking risks.

Study: Extreme Weather Causing Higher Utility Bills

More homeowners are looking to reduce energy consumption to cut costs and make changes to better protect their homes from weather-related disasters.

Worst DIY Home Blunders Over the Past Year

Certain age groups may be overconfident in their DIY abilities, and it’s costing them in repairs, a new study finds. 
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