New-Home Sales

Newly built home for sale with sale pending sign out front

Mortgage Rates Are Up but New-Home Sales Still Solid in March

Lack of existing home inventory drove a rise in new-home sales, despite higher interest rates in March

Mention of Eco-Friendly Home Features Is on the Rise in Sales Listings

Home listing descriptions using eco-friendly terms have been rising over the past five years in line with growing consumer interest in the environment and energy efficiency

New-Home Sales and Navigating the 3 D’s: Death, Divorce, and Downsizing

Here’s how home sales experts manage challenging lifestyle changes with and for their buyers

Even With Inflation Running Hot and Elevated Mortgage Rates, Buyer Demand Rises

Mortgage rates will likely stay high for the next few months, but that doesn't seem to be deterring homebuyers

A Look at Homeownership Rates Across the Nation

Data for homeownership rates in the 100 largest US cities show Port St. Lucie, Fla., in the top spot, while West Virginia is the state with the most homeowners

Millennials on Top Again as Largest Homebuying Group

Millennials beat out Boomers as the largest homebuying cohort, according to a recent report, but Boomers remain the largest generation of home sellers

High-End Home Listings Fall to New Low Despite Hot Demand

The starter mansions are disappearing as demand sizzles in a heated high-end housing market

Assistance Programs Could Help First-Time Florida Buyers in 2022

The post-pandemic housing market is anything but easy for first-time buyers, but home buyer assistance programs may offer some relief

Bidding War Rates Rose to a Record High in January

January was the most competitive month on record for buyers looking to snatch up remaining affordable housing across the nation

Like chunks of chocolate, you can chunk the sales process

The Home Sales Process: To Chunk or Not to Chunk?

The home sales process is complex; chunking is one way sales professionals can make the homebuying journey more manageable for their customers

The Share of Newly Listed Homes Drops as Sales Surge in January

No longer are homebuyers biding their time on the sidelines in a heated housing market, though declining inventory could pose some challenges in 2022

Single-Family Homes Are Expanding Post-Pandemic

The average square footage of a single-family home is on the rise as Americans adapt to post-pandemic life at home

Home Sales Rose 6.7% In January Despite Record Low Supply

Nationwide housing inventory dropped to a new low in January, but steadfast buyers aren’t slowing down

Investor Activity Rose to a Record High in 2021

Investor purchases accounted for a substantial share of total home sales in 2021, specifically in minority neighborhoods battling a preexisting affordability crisis and longstanding homeownership gaps