Prices showed steady improvement in many markets, but one big issue remains: rising delinquencies on prime mortgages.

In a new weekly format, NAR Research staff analyzes the week's key data releases and tell you what they mean for you and your business.

Did you know that during the recession, the net worth of households and non-profits declined by more than $16 trillion?

Did you know that the value of real estate held by households alone is currently worth 15% more than the entire US economy produces in a year?

In a new weekly format, NAR Research staff analyzes the week's key data releases and tell you what they mean for you and your business.

Did you know that NFIP policies in force increased from around 2 million in the 1980s to 5.7 million in 2009?

Find out how your peers are feeling about the current market and prospects for the future.

Like many other markets, Columbia was stymied by both the economy and employment.

Existing-home sales remained elevated in May on buyer response to tax credit, low mortgage rates.

(June 21) Did you know that 49 percent of consumers say they would never be able to save for a down-payment for a home?

Did you know that NFIP policies in force increased from around 2 million in the 1980s to 5.7 million in 2009?

Chief Economist Lawrence Yun expects home sales to dive in May and June, but sees a more stable environment in the longer term.

Kennewick, WA has one of the strongest housing markets in the country--how does your market compare?

In a new weekly format, NAR Research staff analyzes the week's key data releases and tell you what they mean for you and your business.

Did you know that a wide variety of factors have been shown to affect household mobility?

Did you know that the homeownership rate among Hispanic-Americans fell 3% from 2009?

Did you know that Maine, as well as Florida, draws a large number of retirees?

Did you know that 734,999 buyers have claimed the home buyer tax credit for purchases made in 2009 as of February 20, 2010?

Did you know that most members work at independent, non-franchised company?

Did you know that a homeowner's decision to strategically default on a mortgage is influenced by the bank's recourse options?