A rise in buyer demand pushed pending home sales upward in January to the highest level since August 2013.

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A real estate agent was showing a married couple a home for-sale just outside of Fort Lauderdale, when a gunman barged in and shot and killed the husband before fleeing.

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REALTORS® are reporting more buyer activity in their markets. But a lack of homes for-sale remains a chief concern in meeting that rise in demand.

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A new survey reveals a record number of home owners believe the value of their home is rising. That optimism is translating into record levels of remodels too.

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Investors are showing signs of shying away from flipping homes as home prices rise. Home flipping fell to 2011 lows last quarter, according to a new report.

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NAR’s first Member Safety Report shows a need for better safety education. Here’s how the REALTOR® Safety Program is expanding to meet that goal.
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