WASHINGTON (May 23, 2013) – Realtors^® who practice commercial real estate have reported an increase in annual gross income for the third year in a row, signaling the market is on the road to recovery. According to the National Association of Realtors^® 2013 Commercial Member Profile, transactions and sales volume have also increased since last year.

The study shows median annual gross income for 2012 was $90,200, an increase from $86,000 in 2011 and is at its highest level since 2008.... Read More

WASHINGTON (May 22, 2013) – Existing-home sales rose in April but remain below underlying demand because of limited inventory and tight credit, according to the National Association of Realtors^®.  All regions are showing strong price gains from a year ago.

Total existing-home sales¹, which are completed transactions that include single-... Read More

WASHINGTON (May 17, 2013) – The shape of homeownership and housing markets has changed dramatically over time and will continue to change in the face of new housing opportunities and challenges. That’s according to panelists at the “Challenges and Opportunities in Housing and Homeownership” session today during the Realtors® 2013 Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo here.

During the session, academics from DePaul University, George Mason University, University of North Carolina and the University of Maryland presented various research and data... Read More

WASHINGTON (May 16, 2013) – Technology plays a vital role in today’s society and is transforming the way Realtors^® do business. That’s according to Curt Beardsley, vice president of product marketing for realtor.com^®, who shared his perspective on the growing mobile technology environment at the “Industry, Technology and Vision” forum during the Realtors^® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.

According to data from the 2012 National Association of... Read More