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Find out what NAR experts are saying about the housing market and economy. Contact us at data@nar.realtor with questions.
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Catch up on all of the latest from NAR Research over the past month: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/research-update
Research Update
Each month, the Research Update report provides a summary of the data, reports, blog posts, and instant reactions produced by NAR's research team.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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In October 2025, pending home sales rose 1.9% month over month. #NARPHS
https://www.nar.realtor/infographics/pending-home-sales-snapshot
November 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Pending home sales in October increased by 1.9% from the prior month and fell 0.4% year over year. #NARPHS
https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-pending-home-sales-report-shows-1-9-increase-in-october
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 1.9% Increase in October
Month-over-month pending home sales rose in the Northeast, Midwest and South, and declined in the West. Year-over-year pending home sales increased in the Midwest and South, and decreased in the North...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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According to the 2025 NAR Profile of Real Estate Firms, executives are finding their way amid a slower market and are cautiously optimistic about what lies ahead.
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/real-estate-firms-expect-stable-profitability-at-years-end-despite-market-challenges
Real Estate Firms Expect Stable Profitability at Year’s End, Despite Market Challenges
According to the 2025 NAR Profile of Real Estate Firms, executives are finding their way amid a slower market and are cautiously optimistic about what lies ahead.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Despite limited supply, 19% of homes sold above list price, with 2.1 average offers per home. 29% of sales were all-cash, and 5% were bought via virtual tours. First-time buyers made up 32% of buyers.
https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/realtors-confidence-index
November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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October 2025 brought 4.1 million in sales, a median sales price of $415,200, and 4.4 months of inventory. The median sales price is up 2.1% year-over-year, and inventory was up 0.4 months from October 2025. #NAREHS
https://www.nar.realtor/infographics/existing-home-sales-housing-snapshot
November 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Real estate firms cite housing affordability, rising industry costs, economic conditions, and keeping up with technology as their biggest business challenges and are focusing their priorities accordingly. https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/profile-of-real-estate-firms
November 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Looking for graphics to share and show your market knowledge? Find infographics, interactive data visualizations, and visual stories all in one place:
https://www.nar.realtor/infographics
Infographics
Data visualizations to help REALTORS® and their customers understand the real estate industry today.
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November 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Mark your calendars! The National Association of REALTORS® has announced its 2026 statistical news release schedule. https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-releases-2026-statistical-news-release-schedule
NAR Releases 2026 Statistical News Release Schedule
The National Association of REALTORS® has announced its 2026 statistical news release schedule. All releases are distributed at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Four of the five top metro areas with the largest year-over-year price increases all recorded gains of at least 9.0% in Q3 of 2025.
https://www.nar.realtor/infographics/metro-areas-with-largest-percent-gain-in-existing-single-family-home-price-in-2025-q3
November 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Home prices rose in 77% of metro markets during the Q3 of 2025. This is up from 75% in the second quarter. The national median single-family existing-home price grew 1.7% year over year to $426,800.
https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/home-prices-increased-in-77-of-metro-areas-in-third-quarter-of-2025
Home Prices Increased in 77% of Metro Areas in Third Quarter of 2025
Four percent of the 230 tracked metro areas recorded double-digit price gains in Q3 2025, down slightly from 5% in Q2 2025.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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The 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers shows historic lows and highs in statistics about buyers and sellers. Read more about home buyers and sellers in the report: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/highlights-from-the-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers
November 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Each month, the Research Update report provides a summary of the data, reports, blog posts, and instant reactions produced by NAR's research team. Catch up on the latest: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/research-update
Research Update
Each month, the Research Update report provides a summary of the data, reports, blog posts, and instant reactions produced by NAR's research team.
www.nar.realtor
November 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Only 27% of home buyers had children under 18 in 2024 — a spookily historic low. For more information about Home Buyers and Sellers, see NAR's Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.
https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/highlights-from-the-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers
October 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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In September 2025, pending home sales were stable, without change month-over-month. #NARPHS
https://www.nar.realtor/infographics/pending-home-sales-snapshot
October 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Pending home sales in September showed no change from the prior month and fell 0.9% year over year. #NARPHS
https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-pending-home-sales-report-shows-no-change-in-september
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows No Change in September
Month-over-month and year-over-year pending home sales rose in the Northeast and South but declined in the Midwest and West.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz explains how NAR's Metro Market Statistics Dashboard can show you the effect of declining mortgage rates in your real estate market.
WATCH: https://www.nar.realtor/videos/ask-the-economist-what-does-it-mean-for-consumers-if-mortgage-rates-decline
Ask the Economist: What Does it Mean for Consumers if Mortgage Rates Decline?
Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz explains how NAR's Metro Market Statistics Dashboard can show you the effect of declining mortgage rates in your real estate market.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicts the number of rate cuts in 2025 and 2026 and explains the reasoning behind his predictions.
WATCH: https://www.nar.realtor/videos/ask-the-economist-with-the-federal-reserve-lowering-interest-rates-how-many-more-cuts-do-you-expect
Ask the Economist: With the Federal Reserve Lowering Interest Rates How Many More Cuts Do You Expect?
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicts the number of rate cuts in 2025 and 2026 and explains the reasoning behind his predictions.
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October 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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"Home sales rose 1.5% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million units, the highest level since February, the National Association of Realtors said on Thursday." #NAREHS
https://www.reuters.com/business/us-existing-home-sales-rise-seven-month-high-september-2025-10-23/
US existing home sales rise to seven-month high in September
U.S. existing home sales increased to a seven-month high in September, but rising economic uncertainty and a stalled labor market could limit the boost from easing mortgage rates.
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October 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Existing-home sales were up in September, as buyers entered the market in response to lower mortgage rates. Get the inside scoop from NAR’s latest existing-home sales report. #NAREHS
https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/economy/home-sales-rebound-takes-root-this-fall
Home Sales Rebound Takes Root This Fall
Existing-home sales were up in September, as buyers entered the market in response to lower mortgage rates.
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October 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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NAR Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz explains how NAR has been collecting first-time home buyer data for 45 years.
WATCH: https://www.nar.realtor/videos/ask-the-economist-how-does-nar-gather-data-on-first-time-buyers
Ask the Economist: How Does NAR Gather Data on First-Time Buyers?
NAR Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz explains how NAR has been collecting first-time home buyer data for 45 years.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Cash remains a powerful force in the housing market. According to NAR’s latest data, cash sales comprised 30% of all transactions in September, remaining near historic highs.
Find more insights: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/realtors-confidence-index
October 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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September 2025 brought 4.06 million in sales, a median sales price of $415,200, and 4.6 months of inventory. The median sales price is up 2.1% year-over-year, and inventory was up 0.4 months from September 2024. #NAREHS
https://www.nar.realtor/infographics/existing-home-sales-housing-snapshot
October 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Stay ahead of the market with NAR’s quick-hit video series delivering timely, research-backed insights from Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun and Deputy Chief Economist Dr. Jessica Lautz.
https://www.nar.realtor/videos/ask-the-economist
Ask the Economist
Keep informed with Ask the Economist – a quick-hit video series from experts at NAR that breaks down market trends to help you stay ahead.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Nationwide, about 28% of homebuyers paid cash for their home purchase. It turns out that buyers are paying cash for homes mostly in the Sun Belt markets.
Read more: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/where-are-buyers-paying-cash-for-homes
October 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM