Will NAR's Landmark Commissions Settlement Lower Housing Costs?
The $418 million deal changes long-standing rules—written and unwritten—that consumers claim inflated sales commissions for home sellers, including new-home builders
January's Mortgage Rate Dip Prompts Some Thawing of the Housing Market
A drop in mortgage rates from recent peaks nudged more homebuyers and sellers into the market, signaling the start of greater supply and demand
Report Explores US Homeownership Trends, Finds Minorities Making Gains
A new National Association of Realtors report finds Asian Americans and Hispanics have made the greatest gains in homeownership over the past decade
Consumers Show Renewed Optimism About Homebuying
Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index reaches its highest level in almost two years
The Best Places to Buy a Home During Fall
These housing markets offer greater inventory and more affordable list prices during the fall season
Housing Market Hints at a Turning Point as Inventory Rises
Sales may be slowing, but according to one housing expert, fresh inventory could entice prospective buyers in 2024
Housing Markets
The Best Places to Buy a Home During Fall
These housing markets offer greater inventory and more affordable list prices during the fall season
Market Data + Trends
Housing Market Hints at a Turning Point as Inventory Rises
Sales may be slowing, but according to one housing expert, fresh inventory could entice prospective buyers in 2024
Market Data + Trends
New Listings Are Increasing, Led by Florida Metros
Homeowners opting to sell before interest rates reach new highs are causing a slight uptick in new listings after months of historically low supply
Market Data + Trends
How Skyrocketing Interest Rates Are Affecting Home Sales
Home sales plummeted to a 13-year low in September amid soaring interest rates
Sales
Existing Home Sales Slip by 2% in September as Prices Continue to Rise
A high-cost housing market is pushing both buyers and sellers to the sidelines, leading to a slowdown in existing home sales
Market Data + Trends
What's Causing the Surge in Canceled Home Deals?
Buyers are exercising caution and pulling out of real estate transactions at their fastest pace in a year
Market Data + Trends
Could 2023 Be the Slowest Year of Home Sales Since the Great Recession?
Soaring mortgage rates and a dearth of housing inventory have pushed home sales to a 15-year low
New-Home Sales
New-Home Sales Declined in August Due to High Mortgage Rates, Pricing Pressure
A housing affordability crisis is taking a toll on homebuyer demand and leading to a slowdown in new-home sales
Business Management
3 Truths for Home Sales Success Now and Into the Foreseeable Future
Most sales leaders have been in chaos control since 2020. Stop feeding that mindset and start shifting gears using these three insights
Sales
Fannie Mae's Take on the Future of US Home Sales
The recent forecast indicates slowing home sales, due to continuing mortgage rate increases accompanied by homebuyer hesitance