Greater Portsmouth Area Board of REALTORS

08/07/2026

Instant Reaction: Jobs, August 07, 2026
Overall employment fell by 23,000 in July due to a sizable reduction in educational services by local governments.

08/06/2026

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08/06/2026

In Q2, NAR made legal progress to reduce uncertainty for members and brokers. This work includes reaching a proposed settlement that, if approved, would provide protection from potential liability, along with clearer legal rules for doing business and stronger protection of the REALTOR® marks.

See the full Q2 Strategic Plan update: https://bit.ly/3RHX27m

08/06/2026

Baby Boomers remain the housing market’s driving force, making up 42% of buyers and 55% of sellers. Many are leveraging equity, with 39% of Younger Boomers and 46% of Older Boomers purchasing homes with cash.
https://www.nar.realtor/news/economists-outlook/born-to-run-baby-boomers-are-dominating-todays-market

08/03/2026

Curb appeal is just one piece of getting your home market-ready. This week on Real Estate Today, learn which repairs are worth the investment, the small updates that can make a big impact on buyers, and the warning signs every homeowner should know before listing. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform! 🎧

07/31/2026

07/31/2026

Instant Reaction: Fed Decision, July 29, 2026
"Going forward, higher oil prices will mean higher inflationary pressure and higher mortgage rates, with a lower mortgage rate outlook if oil prices were to fall."