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
Median Down Payment For First-Time Buyers Climbs To 6 Percent
The share of first-time buyers who make down payments between 0 and 6 percent has decreased since 2009, going from 75 percent of first-…
Inventory In The Pacific Northwest Falls To New Low
In Washington state, housing inventory dropped to 9,091 at the end of February, the first time it has ever fallen below 10,000.
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An Aging Housing Stock Provides Opportunities For Home Flippers
A recent report from Attom Data indicates that Americans are staying in their homes longer and delaying home improvement projects.…
New Technology Has Changed The Game For Real Estate Marketing
The prominence of sites such as Zillow and Trulia has made homebuyers smarter about what they want in a home. Real estate agents need to…
Metros Where Economic Diversity Is Improving—And Worsening
Phoenix, San Diego, and Cape Coral, Fla., are among the places where more homes can be found at a range of price points
Generation X Homeownership Rebounds After Recession
Adults between 37 and 51 years old are in their prime earning years
Texas And Colorado Have Great Markets For Sellers
Nine of the 10 best cities to sell a house are in Texas and Colorado, according to SmartAsset.
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The Time Is Now For Homebuyers
People are acting with urgency because of rising mortgage rates and home prices
The Best Time To Sell A Home Is In Early May
At the end of the selling season — when potential buyers have run out of other options and will pay more to avoid going empty handed —…
Properties Spend Fewer Days On The Market In January
Properties sold in January were on the market for an average of 50 days, down from 52 in December and from 64 in January 2016.
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