NAR Research

09/03/2026

July marked a turning point for multifamily housing as absorption exceeded deliveries for the first time in almost 5 years. Vacancy improved, rents firmed, and Class A led the recovery.
More commercial insights: https://www.nar.realtor/commercial-real-estate-market-insights/september-2026-commercial-real-estate-market-insights-report

09/02/2026

REALTORS® and REALTOR® associations serve as pillars of their communities and find charitable activities and giving second nature in their efforts to give back and create impact.
Check out more info from the 2026 CARE Report: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/care-report-community-aid-and-real-estate

09/01/2026

Jobless claims were mixed in early August: initial claims rose 8.4% to 186,909, while continued claims fell 1.3% to 1.81M. Kansas saw new claims jump nearly 80%, while New Hampshire posted a 14.5% decline.
See more details and data for your state: https://www.nar.realtor/news/economists-outlook/tracking-unemployment-insurance-claims-week-of-august-8-2026

09/01/2026

What happens to real estate markets when data centers move in? The answer isn't the same in every community.
Join experts to explore new research and REALTOR® member perspectives on how data centers can affect property values, housing demand, jobs, electricity costs and more.
Register:
https://www.nar.realtor/research-summit-data-centers-real-estate?utm_content=static-image_register-now-link&cid=osoc_inf_26_pos-information-1&utm_campaign=inf_26_pos-information_research-summit&audience=all&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_source=meta

08/31/2026

Sixty-four percent of REALTORS® volunteer on a monthly basis, devoting about eight hours per month to community service, while 84% made charitable donations over the past year, the survey shows.

Real estate pros keep investing in their communities, volunteering, fundraising and supporting local causes despite a slower housing market.

08/31/2026

In the latest Ask the Economist, NAR Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Jessica Lautz explains how agents can use seller home longevity data to their advantage.

Have a question for our economists? Drop it in the comments or email [email protected]

08/30/2026

Bringing 14% of our foreign buyers last year, Mexico was the #2 country of origin. Mexican buyers favored California, Texas, and Florida, most often purchasing a primary residence with a median U.S. home purchase price of $375,000.

08/29/2026

Timing matters in real estate policy. In Los Angeles, Measure ULA added transfer taxes as office vacancies hit record highs, raising costs for properties that could be converted into housing.
https://www.nar.realtor/news/economists-outlook/what-housing-data-teaches-us-about-mansion-taxes-housing-markets-and-timing

08/28/2026

Receiving 12% of our foreign buyer purchases, Texas was the #3 destination, where international buyers primarily come from Mexico, India, and China, with the majority already residing in the U.S. and purchasing a primary residence.

08/27/2026

Nearly two-thirds of agents who are REALTORS® (64%) volunteer in their communities every month and 84% made charitable donations over the past year, according to the 2026 Community Aid and Real Estate (CARE) report.

The 2026 Community Aid and Real Estate (CARE) report shows REALTORS®, brokers, and association/MLS staff remain deeply engaged in their communities. Sixty-four percent of REALTORS® volunteer monthly and 84% made charitable donations in the past year. The report also highlights strong volunteer par...