Quick Take: Weekly Unemployment Claims, Durable Goods, and New Home SalesMay 28th, 2009

Author: Research Commentary from REALTOR.org.

April’s rebound of durable goods may be an indication that the overall economy is on the way to stabilization

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  • Economists’ Commentary: Distressed Real Estate–Prices Narrow in Bifurcated MarketMay 28th, 2009

    Author: Research Commentary from REALTOR.org.

    In March ’09 distressed property sold at a discount of 20 percent to market, declining in April ’09 to a 9 percent discount relative to market.

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  • Did You Know: Prior Careers of Realtors®May 28th, 2009

    Author: Research Commentary from REALTOR.org.

    Did you know that of REALTORS® who held jobs in fields other than real estate, 19 percent were in business, management or finance?

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  • NAR EHS Press Conference, May 27, 2009May 28th, 2009

    Author: REALTOR® TV

    NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun releases existing-home sales data at a press conference in Washington, D.C., on May 27, 2009. The data is from April 2009 and show a small uptick in sales.

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  • New Economic Data: Existing-Home Sales Rise in AprilMay 27th, 2009

    Author: Research Commentary from REALTOR.org.

    Existing-home sales rose in April with strong buyer activity in lower price ranges.

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    Existing home sales rose 2.9 percent in April. Lawrence Yun discusses the EHS numbers in depth.

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  • Did You Know: Demographics of Realtors®: AgeMay 26th, 2009

    Author: Research Commentary from REALTOR.org.

    Did you know that the median age of REALTORS® is 54-years-old?

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  • Quick Take: Case-Shiller Index, Consumer ConfidenceMay 26th, 2009

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    Consumers seem to be more optimistic about the economy and job prospects, while still postponing big-ticket purchases.

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  • Jumbo Loans: Spotlight on Realtors®’ SurveyMay 22nd, 2009

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    The higher mortgage rates are taking a toll on the market for jumbo homes.

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  • Quick Take: UK Ratings, US Debt & Bond YieldsMay 22nd, 2009

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    A high deficit and unsustainable debt growth will harm the economy over the long haul.

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