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Special announcement: GCAAR’s Political and Campaign Affairs Committee (PCAC) has endorsed nine candidates who are running to serve on the Montgomery County Council and as County Executive in the June 23 primary. Take a look: gcaar.com/endorsements.

February 2026 housing market reports are in! 🏠 Stats show closed sales are down 9.4% compared to Feb. 2025. View the full housing reports by visiting gcaar.com/housing-stats.

Announcing… the 2026 GCAAR Recognition Award and Pathways Award winners! Their hard work in 2025 has truly paid off! Congratulations to all!🏆🥳 View the full list of this year’s winners at gcaar.com/award-winners.

BREAKING NEWS! GCAAR has issued a joint statement with AOBA regarding the impact of rent control on Montgomery County's housing production, in response to the county’s press conference today. ow.ly/Rfjr50YilMV

Pending home sales in January decreased by 0.8% from the prior month and 0.4% year-over-year. bit.ly/4rXglpx

Existing-home sales decreased by 8.4% in January. Month-over-month and year-over-year sales fell in all regions. bit.ly/4roCJIz

Home prices rose in 73% of metro markets (168 out of 230) during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to NAR's latest quarterly report. bit.ly/3NXnVll

Pending home sales in December decreased by 9.3% from the prior month and 3.0% year over year. bit.ly/3NWOFlO

Existing-home sales increased by 5.1% in December. Month-over-month sales increased in all regions. Year-over-year sales increased in the South, remained flat in the Midwest and West, and decreased in the Northeast. bit.ly/4jCglIu

Pending home sales in November jumped by 3.3% from the prior month and 2.6% year over year, according to NAR's Pending Home Sales Report. nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-p…

Existing-home sales increased by 0.5% in November. Month-over-month sales increased in the Northeast and South, showed no change in the West, and fell in the Midwest. bit.ly/4sbdk64

To mark the milestone this coming September, RRF hopes to inspire members, associations, and industry partners to give back to communities facing crisis. nar.realtor/magazine/real-…

NAR unveiled the top 10 homebuying hot spots for 2026 in a new report, Housing Hot Spots for 2026: The Markets Poised for New Buyer Opportunities. The 10 markets were selected based on economic, demographic and housing factors. bit.ly/4pXR11A

Commercial clients are putting building performance at the center of their real estate decisions, with a strong focus on operating costs, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency, according to the NAR 2025 REALTORS® Commercial Sustainability Report. nar.realtor/newsroom/utili…

The share of first-time home buyers dropped to a record low of 21%, while the typical age of first-time buyers climbed to an all-time high of 40 years, according to NAR's 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. bit.ly/3JKuCp4

Check out the data from NAR's Pending Home Sales Report!

The average amount of time a listing spent on the market in August was 35 days. What does this mean for you? Check out more August housing statistics on our website by clicking the link in our bio.

GCAAR issued a statement today on the final piece of Montgomery County's More Housing N.O.W. (New Options for Workers) package that was approved in yesterday's hearing. To read more, visit ow.ly/70Hr50Wufbr

Vetted by HousingWire has named GCAAR one of D.C.’s best real-estate schools. Read more about the ranking here: ow.ly/ua0M50VV1vt

GCAAR issues statement regarding Montgomery County’s FY26 Operating Budget & vote on income tax rate. Read more. ow.ly/SqwM50VSLsI