This survey focuses on NAR members' health insurance: Do they have insurance? If not, why not? If so, what does it cover? What are the premiums and deductibles and terms of the policies? Are members interested in an NAR-sponsored health insurance plan?

In the third quarter of 2018, 63 percent of people believe that now is a good time to buy a home, which is the lowest percent recorded since the collection started in 2015.

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

NAR asked REALTORS® about valuable technology tools, social media, technology spending, antivirus protection, smart home devices, and more. 

NAR forecasts economic output to expand at a stronger pace of 3.0 percent in 2018. Availability of multifamily housing is expected to rise, and industrial spaces will see steady rent growth.

NAR surveyed members about their feelings of safety, their experiences, and precautions they take to protect themselves.

In Q2 2018, investment sales slowed, sales volume rose by only 0.5 percent on a yearly basis, and cap rates moved sideways. Low inventory remained the principal concern for REALTORS®, as a wide pricing gap between buyers and sellers affected over 20 percent of respondents. Prices grew 5.1 percent year-over-year. Leasing activity picked up, as vacancies experienced upward pressures. 

In Q1 2018, sales volume rose by 4.2 percent on a yearly basis, as cap rates experienced slight compression. Low inventory remained the principal concern for REALTORS®, as a wide pricing gap between buyers and sellers affected about 20 percent of respondents. Prices grew 6.7 percent year-over-year. Leasing activity moderated, posting higher volatility, as vacancies picked up.

This report highlights the characteristics of families with children who are buying or selling a home.

The report highlights foreign client purchases and sales of U.S. residential property, and looks at U.S. clients seeking to buy property abroad.