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
How 2018 Conditions Shape 2019 Housing Trends
As housing conditions change, so do buyer and renter attitudes about the market. New analysis looks at how shifting sands in 2018 will affect…
Housing's Reaction to the Government Shutdown
The ongoing shutdown of the U.S. government is having an impact on housing. The National…
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Marketing 2019: The A.I.-Data Connection
For home builders that want to get ahead in an increasingly competitive market, let artificial intelligence optimize your customer data
Pending Home Sales Fall to Four-Year Low
The National Association of Realtor’s pending home sales index fell 0.7 percent in November to a four-year low of 101.4.
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Existing-Home Sales Up Monthly, Down Big Annually
Existing-home sales in the U.S. ticked up in November 2018 over the…
Housing Stock 'Bumping Along the Bottom'
Rather than signaling significant growth, the supply of for-sale homes grew 0.4 percent annually in November 2018,…
Amazon Effect: Northern Virginia Home Sales Up
November saw a 90 percent increase in the number of contracts signed between Northern Virginia homebuyers and sellers, just after Amazon announced…
