Employment and income are key drivers of housing demand. This report tracks employment and wage trends and how these trends affect the real estate market and housing demand.

This report is a key indicator of housing market strength based on a monthly survey sent to over 50,000 real estate practitioners.

NAR conducted a flash survey of members on the impact of the coronavirus on their market, including mortgage rates, buyer interest, and seller behavior.

Learn about buyer and seller generational differences: types of homes bought and sold, financing needs, and what they want in a real estate professional.

What will the year bring for the US and global economies and the commercial real estate market?

This report discusses foreign investment transactions of less than $2.5 million (“small commercial market”) based on a survey of NAR commercial members whose transactions are typically below $.5 million. The report also discusses acquisitions of properties or portfolios of at least $2.5 million (‘large commercial market”).

This report looks into the characteristics of who purchases homes, why they purchase, what they purchase, and the financial background for buyers based on race.

As marijuana intersects with real estate, the demand for both residential and commercial properties is a growing market. NAR surveyed its membership regarding their interaction with marijuana and the real estate sector in states where marijuana is legal.

Survey respondents reported commercial dollar sales volume rose 4% in 2019 Q4 from one year ago, new leasing dollar volume rose 3%, and commercial development (in square feet) rose 5%.

Sales rose for all types of land, led by residential and recreational land, although at a slower pace compared to the prior 12-month period.