Ownership has been lagging the most among those 24 to 32 years old.

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January 17, 2019

Today’s News

 

Why 400,000 Young Adults Aren’t Buying

A new study by the Federal Reserve points to one of the main culprits for the lower rate of homeownership among young people over the past decade. 


Builders Bet on Luxe Townhomes to Win Over Young Buyers

Homebuilders across the country are betting on high-end townhouses to try to get more millennials into homeownership.


CNN Quotes NAR Chief Economist on Economic Drag of Shutdown

While documenting the effect the month-long government shutdown is having on federal government employees and businesses, reporter Lydia DePillis turned to NAR for comment on the home sales impact.


Do you volunteer in your community? NAR can help with mentoring and grant money to support the work you do for a nonprofit. Apply for the Volunteering Works program by Feb. 28.

Man Arrested in Armed Robbery of Real Estate Office

Two masked men in Kirksville, Mo., held a gun to a real estate broker’s head as they demanded money. Police are still on the lookout for one of the suspects.


NAR Asks Trump Administration to Reopen Rural Loan Program

Rural Housing Loan Program applications have been stalled since the government shutdown started.


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Gov’t Shutdown Puts Opportunity-Zone Investors in Limbo

Those who were planning to move quickly in taking advantage of opportunity-zone tax provisions are putting on the brakes.
 


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7 Ways to Keep Customer Service a Priority

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Introverts vs. Extroverts: Who’s Really Better at Sales?

It’s a common assumption that more outgoing individuals make stronger salespeople. But what does psychological science have to say about it?


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