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June 2024 Market Stats
June 2024 Market Stats U.S. existing-home sales declined for the third consecutive month, as higher mortgage rates and rising sales prices hindered market activity during what has traditionally been one of the busiest months of the year. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), sales of previously owned homes dipped 0.7% month-over-month and 2.8%…
Read MoreMay 2024 Market Stats
May 2024 Market Stats U.S. existing-home sales fell for the second month in a row, sliding 1.9% monthover-month and 1.9% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), with sales down in all four regions of the country. Higher borrowing costs and accelerating home prices continue to weigh on demand, pushing some prospective buyers…
Read MoreApril 2024 Market Stats
April 2024 Market Stats U.S. existing-home sales recently fell from a one-year high, dropping 4.3% monthover-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.19 million, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), as higher interest rates and rising sales prices continue to keep some prospective buyers on the sidelines. Average 30-year mortgage rates have…
Read MoreMarch 2024 Market Stats
March 2024 Market Stats U.S. existing-home sales improved for the second month in a row, jumping 9.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.38 million units, exceeding economists’ expectations and marking the largest monthly gain in a year, according to the National Association of REALTORS®(NAR). The rebound in home sales comes amid fluctuating mortgage…
Read MoreAAOR Sponsors Clean Up Aiken
The Aiken Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce our Diamond Sponsorship of Clean Up Aiken. Their commitment to our community aligns perfectly with our values and we look forward to working together. We will be hosting a Clean Up day on April 6th! Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/Litter040624
Read MoreFebruary 2024 Market Stats
U.S. existing-home sales grew 3.1% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.00 million, exceeding economists’ expectations and marking the strongest sales pace since August 2023, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Falling interest rates late last year, coupled with a recent uptick in inventory, helped existing-home sales to climb following last…
Read MoreNational Association of REALTORS® Reaches Agreement to Resolve Nationwide Claims Brought by Home Sellers
CHICAGO (March 15, 2024) – The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today announced an agreement that would end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions. The agreement would resolve claims against NAR, over one million NAR members, all state/territorial and local REALTOR® associations, all association-owned MLSs, and all brokerages with…
Read MoreJanuary 2024 Market Stats
January 2024 Market Stats January 2024 Market Stats U.S. existing-home sales slipped 1.0% month-over-month and were down 6.2% year-over-year as of last measure, while pending sales jumped 8.3% from the previous month, marking the largest gain since June 2020, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Mortgage rates have dropped significantly from their peak…
Read MoreDecember 2023 Market Stats
December 2023 Market Stats December 2023 Market Stats U.S. existing-home sales rose from a 13-year low, climbing 0.8% from the previous month and breaking a five-month streak in which sales declined, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Despite the increase, sales were down 7.3% compared to the same period last year, as affordability…
Read More2023 Award Winners
Aiken Association grants four annual awards. President’s Award, REALTOR of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and AAOR Good Neighbor Award.
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