30-Year Avg: 5.25 , 30-Year Pt: 0.8 , 15-Year Avg: 4.92 , 15-Year Pt: 0.8 , 5/1-Year Avg: 5.26 , 5/1-Year Pt: 0.6 , 1-Year Adj: 4.92 , 1-Year Pt: 0.5

30-Year Avg: 5.10 , 30-Year Pt: 0.7 , 15-Year Avg: 4.80 , 15-Year Pt: 0.7 , 5/1-Year Avg: 5.27 , 5/1-Year Pt: 0.6 , 1-Year Adj: 4.90 , 1-Year Pt: 0.6

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?

Unemployment insurance filings were down last week, although they remain frustratingly high.

Did you know that there are many great sources of economic data about your local market area?

Mortgage purchase applications fell, continuing the post-tax credit declines.

Pending home sales have risen for three consecutive months, reflecting broad tax credit impact, favorable affordability.

Personal income increased in April from March consistent with expectations.

Did you know that the typical agent works at a firm with 29 agents and brokers?

Economic growth in the first quarter of 2010 was lower than initially estimated.

Did you know that, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity, home remodeling will rebound by almost 5 percent in 2010?