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These slides were presented by NAR Deputy Chief Economist and VP of Research Dr. Jessica Lautz at the NAR REALTORS® Legislative Meetings on June 16, 2026.

Ten Potential Clients Who Don’t Realize It These slides were presented by NAR Deputy Chief Economist and VP of Research Dr. Jessica Lautz at the NAR REALTORS® Legislative Meetings on June 16, 2026.

Contract signings rose nearly 4% last month, offering up a “late-spring buyer rush” that economists hope will drive a broader recovery in home sales.

Housing’s Turning Point? Buyers Show Another Sign of Reemerging Contract signings rose nearly 4% last month, offering up a “late-spring buyer rush” that economists hope will drive a broader recovery in home sales.

Instant Reaction: Fed Announcement, June 17, 2026
"Mortgage rates can change even if the Federal Reserve policy does not change... Should the inflation rate subside, mortgage rates can also dip."

At the Commercial Economic Issues & Trends Forum, members received an economic and commercial markets update from NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun, followed by a discussion and Q&A on the latest market conditions.