Sales and Texting? Know the Rules
Texting your sales prospects en masse can be an efficient way to get your message through if you follow these best practices
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
Affordability
Competition for Entry-Level Homes Rises Heading Into Spring
While new listings are down for all price tiers, entry-level buyers face a trifecta of higher prices, fewer available homes, and having to offer above list price to get the home they want
Housing Markets
Which Housing Markets Are Seeing the Biggest Inventory Gains?
Active inventory is on the rise in a few popular housing markets, but new listings are declining as spring sellers stay put
Market Data + Trends
Has the Housing Market Bottomed Out? Prices Rise for First Time in 7 Months
After months of price corrections in the nation's most popular housing markets, U.S. home prices posted a gradual increase in February, and homebuyer demand is on the rise, too
Market Data + Trends
Falling Mortgage Rates Could Increase Home Sales by 200,000, Market Experts Say
A recent decline in mortgage rates could boost home sales nationwide by as much as 200,000, according to the National Association of Realtors' chief economist Lawrence Yun
Housing Markets
Sales Are Down by Double Digits, but Competition Remains Tight for Available Inventory
The housing market is cooling, but lack of for-sale inventory is making some markets seem hotter than they actually are
Home Design
These Popular Features Can Boost a Home’s Resale Value
These luxury amenities can help homeowners sell their homes faster and for a greater profit
Remodeling
What Are the Biggest Remodeling Projects Among Would-Be Home Sellers Staying in Place?
Americans choosing not to list their homes are staying in place and taking on larger scale remodeling projects meant to boost their home's value
Market Data + Trends
Buyers and Sellers Have Reached a Standoff at the Start of the Spring Season
In a sluggish spring market, buyers are no longer willing to overpay for homes, but home sellers refuse to lower their prices
Sales
Where Have All the Home Sellers Gone?
The spring homebuying season is heating up, but rather than listing their homes and refinancing, home sellers are staying put
Sales
Where Have All the Home Sellers Gone?
The spring homebuying season is heating up, but rather than listing their homes and refinancing, home sellers are staying put