Roughly speaking, homeowner vacancy rates have increased since 2005.

(Aug. 4) Today's homeownership rate is the same it was in the fourth quarter of 1999.

Pending home sales edged down in the post-tax credit market.

Did you know that at the height of this recession for every job opening there were 6.2 unemployed workers?

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. This week: Mortgage Applications, FHFA Index, Housing Starts, New Home Sales.

(July 29) Did you know that 35 percent of the metropolitan areas had falling residential vacancy rate between Q3 2009 and Q1 2010?

Did you know that in 2009, professional workers were more likely to work from home?

Did you know that over the last few years, the portion of the home that's financed has changed?

Did you know that in 2009, higher earning individuals were more likely to work from home?

Existing-home sales slowed in June, but remained at relatively elevated levels.

(July 21) Economist Danielle Hale discusses means and medians, which one NAR Research prefers to use in home price data, and why.

Did you know that only 4 percent of consumers surveyed in June moved due to job loss?

(July 19) Lawrence Yun says that the recent drop in home sales was expected; prices continue to stabilize.

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.

Over 100,000 members are getting INSIGHTS into the housing market every month. Are you?

Underwater homeowners have been in the news lately as the foreclosure crisis looms large.

Did you know that according to a June 2010 survey, Houston ranked as the top destination city for movers?

International home buyers are increasingly attracted to property in the U.S.

The NAR Research staff now gives you a weekly analysis of the economic data released during the past week, and how current economic conditions are affecting the real estate market.

Did you know that for 77 percent of members, real estate is their only occupation?