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
Home Value Growth Continues To Accelerate
January marked the 22nd time in 23 months that the year-over-year home value growth rate increased from the previous month. Home values…
Buyers Share Their Feelings About The Home Loan Process
A recent survey found that, of respondents who owned a home, more people said the home-buying process was stressful (42 percent) than…
Millennials Fall Behind Other Generations In Homeownership
The economy is improving, the job rate is up, wages are increasing, and Millennials have reached the time in their lives when they are…
3 Factors Limiting Inventory For Millennial Buyers
Fewer properties are on the market because owners are staying in their homes longer than in the past
Immigration Policy Could Negatively Impact House Prices
If stricter immigration policies are implemented, many homeowners and potential buyers may be affected.
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Existing Homes Selling At Fastest Pace In A Decade
With new home inventory lagging, buyers are turning to older stock. According to the National Association of Realtors,…
Texas Sets Another Record In Home Sales And Prices
The record for the most homes sold and the highest median sales price in Texas stood for only one year.
According to…
Analysts Predict Higher House Prices This Year And Next
Rising mortgage rates, home price appreciation, and low levels of inventory will all contribute to increasing house prices over the next…
Vallejo Tops List Of February’s Hottest Housing Markets
Homes are selling five days quicker than in January and 5 percent faster than at the same time last year
How Much Income Is Needed To Afford House Payments
In eight of the nation’s 15 largest cities, buyers could afford monthly house payments on salaries less than $30,000 a year.
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