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All U.S. Metro Areas Saw Home Prices Rise During Fourth Quarter of 2020

Every metro area tracked by the National Association of Realtors® through the fourth quarter of 2020 witnessed home prices grow from a year ago, according to NAR’s latest quarterly report.   Eighty-eight percent of the metros followed (161 areas) saw double-digit price increases. For comparison,…

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Existing-home sales in the South increased 1.1% to an annual rate of 2,860,000 in December, up 20.7% from the same time one year ago. The median price in the South was $268,100, an 11.3% increase from a year ago. Existing-home sales in the West fell 1.4% from the month prior, recording an annual rate of 1,380,000 in December, a 17.9% increase from a year

Existing U.S. Home Sales Rise 0.7% in December, Annual Sales See Highest Level Since 2006

Existing-home sales rose in December, with home sales in 2020 reaching their highest level since 2006, according to the National Association of Realtors. Activity in the major regions was mixed on a month-over-month basis, but each of the four areas recorded double-digit year-over-year growth in December. Total existing-home…

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Realtors Respond After FHFA, U.S. Treasury Announce PSPA Changes

National Association of Realtors® President Charlie Oppler issued the following statement after the Federal Housing Finance Agency and U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday announced changes that will allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to retain more of their earnings as important capital rather than passing…

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Clearwater Seeking Proposals to Redevelop Downtown Waterfront Properties

CLEARWATER, Fla. – The city of Clearwater has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to redevelop three key downtown waterfront parcels. Investment in Clearwater’s waterfront presents an opportunity for redevelopment on properties with some of the most scenic views in the Tampa Bay area. The…

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700-New Residential Permits, Pasco County Waives $600 Builders Admin Fee During ‘Building Boom’

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Pasco County is experiencing a building boom – with more than 700 new, Single-Family Residential Permit Applications under review! In an effort to continue providing excellent customer service during this time of growth, Pasco Building Construction Services (BCS) is waiving the…

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Existing U.S. Home Sales Decrease by 2.5% in November

Existing-home sales fell in November, snapping a five-month streak of month-over-month gains, according to the National Association of Realtors. All major regions either took a step back or held steady in terms of their respective month-over-month status, but each of the four areas experienced significant year-over-year growth.…

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NAR Efforts Help Secure Rental Assistance in U.S. COVID-19 Relief Legislation

The National Association of Realtors secured key victories in COVID-19 relief legislation that cleared the U.S. Senate & House of Representatives overnight, including various key tax extenders, additional support for the Paycheck Protection Program, and funding for rental assistance. Roughly 38% of NAR’s 1.4 million…

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NAR Applauds Congress for Providing Relief to Veterans Who Lost Homes to Natural Disasters

National Association of Realtors® President Charlie Oppler commended the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives for approving H.R. 7105 this week, eliminating fees charged to veterans whose homes have been destroyed by a natural disaster. Earlier this fall, NAR commended Senator Mazie Hirono for championing…

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St. Pete is the Third City in Pinellas County to Offer Additional Homestead Exemption for Seniors

SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. – The City of St. Petersburg has recently adopted an ordinance to allow for an additional homestead exemption on property taxes for low-income seniors who maintain long-term residency at their property in St. Pete. St. Pete will now be the third municipality…

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