NCJAR News
In celebration of the New Year, our NCJAR offices will be CLOSED on Monday, January 1, 2024. We appreciate your understanding and wish you a fantastic start to 2024!
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Low inventory, elevated sales prices, and decades-high interest rates continue to weigh on the housing market, causing sales of existing homes to fall to their slowest pace since August 2010. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), U.S. existing-home sales declined 4.1% month-over-month and 14.6% year-over-year as of last measure, as prospective buyers, faced with rising homeownership costs, wait for mortgage rates, and home prices, to drop.
- Single Family Closed Sales were down 19.1 percent to 1,386.
- Townhouse-Condo Closed Sales were down 11.1 percent to 384.
- Adult Communities Closed Sales were down 28.1 percent to 41.
December is Human Rights Awareness Month. At NCJAR, we take pride in promoting not only the dream of homeownership but also the fundamental principles of equality and human rights. As we celebrate Human Rights Awareness Month, it is essential to reflect on the role that access to housing plays in shaping a just and inclusive society.
Homeownership is more than just a financial investment; it is a cornerstone of stability and community. At NCJAR, we believe in the right of every individual to have equal access to housing opportunities, regardless of their background, ethnicity, gender, or socio-economic status. As real estate professionals, we are committed to upholding these principles and ensuring that the dream of homeownership is attainable for all.
Dear NCJAR Members,
As we approach the end of 2023, I want to take a moment to reflect on the challenges and triumphs we've experienced as individuals and as a community. In the spirit of unity and compassion, I would like to bring our attention to a matter of great importance - Suicide Prevention Awareness.
In our pursuit of justice, advocacy, and rehabilitation, let us not forget the profound impact we can have on each other's lives. As we enter a new year, it is crucial to renew our commitment to creating a supportive and empathetic environment for everyone.
I urge each one of you to take a moment to reach out to your colleagues, friends, and family members. Share resources and information about suicide prevention to raise awareness and provide support where it is needed. Let us be a beacon of hope and understanding for those who may be silently struggling.