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
Tips For Obtaining A Mortgage Or Refinancing In 2017
Mortgage rates have shot up since early November, so buyers can expect an interest rate between 4 and 4.5 percent this year. With the…
Home Prices Rise As Inventory Falls In December
The number of homes for sale posted its largest year-over-year decline in more than three years in December.
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San Diego Faces Dearth Of New Single-Family Homes
San Diego is shifting its attention toward multifamily construction. The county will add 3,000 new apartments this year, but only 1,545…
10 Cities That Are Gentrifying The Fastest
Often times homeowners can benefit from a changing neighborhood
Average Down Payment Varies Greatly By Market
A 20 percent down payment is no longer the standard. According to Realtor.com, the average down payment on mortgages…
Fluctuating Mortgage Rates Drop This Week
Rates for 30-year fixed mortgages steadily declined to under 3.5 percent over the first 10 months of 2016, but shot up nearly one…
Flattening Rent Rates May Soften Buyer Demand
The median home value rose 6.8 percent over the past year as of December. Rent prices, though, have leveled off, remaining unchanged…
The Hottest Neighborhoods In Each Major Metro Area
A theme emerged: Due to rising prices in urban cores, many buyers are searching for homes in neighborhoods on the edges of the city or in nearby suburbs
Optimistic Brokers See Home Sales Growth Doubling In 2017
Survey finds that sales growth is expected to reach 7.6 percent or better
Mississippi Is Home To The Most Affordable Beach Towns
With a short coastline along the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi isn’t really known for its sandy beaches. Maybe that’s why houses near the…
