Affordability props up hottest areas in Q2—but will they remain inexpensive?

View this email online

National Association of Realtors

July 21, 2021

Small Markets Lead Growth

Many of the top 10 towns for buyers in the second quarter have seen list prices jump 31% in a year.


ADVERTISEMENT We are proud to announce that for the 7th straight year, Realtor.com® is once again the primary sponsor for the Good Neighbor Awards program.

Luxury Sales Soar 81% Over Last Year

It’s not just California that’s benefiting from high-end buying activity. Find out where homes listed above $1 million are flying off the market.


Cash Buyers Scoop Up a Third of Homes

Many sellers who offload properties for large profits are using the proceeds to purchase a new house outright.


ADVERTISEMENT Rocket Pro℠ Insight makes it simple for real estate agents to help their clients maximize their buying power with a Verified Approval Letter1. Get an underwritten approval letter OVERNIGHT

Millennials Lead Charge to Revamp Aging Housing Stock

Young homeowners ages 25 to 44 are most likely to renovate, infusing older homes with new design trends.


Boost in Construction Only Temporary?

Housing starts increase as lumber prices drop, but rising costs for other materials continue to hold builders back from meeting buyer demand.


NAR in the Media

 
Oppler Op-ed: Compensation Model, MLS Are Pro-Consumer

Oppler Op-ed: Compensation Model, MLS Are Pro-Consumer

In a piece for RISMedia, NAR President Charlie Oppler says “commissions for real estate agents and brokers are negotiable. Always have been. Always will be.”


We Recommend

 
10 Wild Cards in the 2021 Market

SPONSORED CONTENT

Don’t Let Your Buyers Succumb to Mortgage Mishaps

Content sponsor REBAC offers a course to help you guide clients through the financing process, often one of the most misunderstood aspects of home buying.


10 Wild Cards in the 2021 Market

Quick, the Appraiser Is at the Door!

‘Be prepared’ is a motto that applies not just to Scouting but also to getting your sellers ready for an appraisal.


5 Rules of Social Media Engagement

The Great Reset: Brokers Embrace Growth After COVID-19

The pandemic is among a long-standing history of global resets. By understanding these resets, brokers can better prepare for what comes next.


From Our Blogs

 
6 Tips to Revive Summer Curb Appeal

STYLED, STAGED & SOLD

The Transformation of the Garage

Homeowners who want to expand their livable space are finding ways to use the garage for more than parking.


How to Protect Your Tech When Traveling

YPN LOUNGE

6 Tips to Overcome Fear of Public Speaking

It’s been 12 years since I fumbled through my first speech in college, and today I own my own speaking and consulting company. Here’s how I conquered my doubts about presenting publicly.


PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL.

As a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS®, you are entitled to receive the most updated information on the programs, products and services offered by the association. Update your e-mail preferences (login required) or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Advertise in this newsletter. Questions? ContactNAR@realtors.org

View our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy