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Gen Xers’ Adult Children Influence Their Buying Decisions, Younger Millennials Become Buying Force According to Realtor® Report

Gen Xers’ Adult Children Influence Their Buying Decisions, Younger Millennials Become Buying Force According to Realtor® Report

  WASHINGTON/ April 1, 2019 (STL.News)

One in six Gen Xers purchased a multi-generational home, overtaking younger boomers as the generation most likely to do so; with 52 percent of those Gen X buyers indicating that they did so because their adult children have either moved back or never left home.

This is according to the National Association of Realtors®’ 2019 Home Buyer and Seller…

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Realtors® Offer Perspectives on Data Privacy to Senate Commerce Committee

Realtors® Offer Perspectives on Data Privacy to Senate Commerce Committee

  WASHINGTON/ March 26, 2019 (STL.News)

The National Association of Realtors®’ 2019 Vice Chair of Federal Technology Policy testified before the Senate on Tuesday as Congress continues its push to craft data privacy legislation. Nina Dosanjh offered NAR’s perspective on how federal efforts to protect consumer information can be beneficial for America’s small businesses, including real estate…

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Existing-Home Sales Surge 11.8 Percent in February

Existing-Home Sales Surge 11.8 Percent in February

  WASHINGTON/ March 22, 2019 (STL.News)

Existing-home sales rebounded strongly in February, experiencing the largest month-over-month gain since December 2015, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Three of the four major U.S. regions saw sales gains, while the Northeast remained unchanged from last month.

Total existing-home sales1, https://www.nar.realtor/existing-home-sales,…

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National Association of Realtors® Unveils “That’s Who We R®,” a Campaign to Distinguish Realtors® from Other Real Estate Agents

National Association of Realtors® Unveils “That’s Who We R®,” a Campaign to Distinguish Realtors® from Other Real Estate Agents

  WASHINGTON/ February 25, 2019 (STL.News)

While many people know that a Realtor® helps buy and sell homes, what they may not know is that only a Realtor® is a member of the National Association of Realtors® and subscribes to its Code of Ethics. It’s the Realtor® Code of Ethics that inspired the association’s powerful new “That’s Who We R®” campaign, which launched today. The campaign aims to…

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Realtors® More Likely to Donate Annually than Most Americans, According to Survey

Realtors® More Likely to Donate Annually than Most Americans, According to Survey

  WASHINGTON/ December 6, 2018 (STL.News)

Eighty-two percent of Realtors® donate money to charitable causes every year, compared to the national average of 56.6 percent of Americans1 who do so, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors®.

The Community Aid and Real Estate Report, known as the CARE Report, provides insight on the monetary and volunteer contributions that…

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Existing-Home Sales Increase for the First Time in Six Months

Existing-Home Sales Increase for the First Time in Six Months

  WASHINGTON/ November 23, 2018 (STL.News)

Existing-home sales increased in October after six straight months of decreases, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Three of four major U.S. regions saw gains in sales activity last month.

Total existing-home sales1, https://www.nar.realtor/existing-home-sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes,…

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