Survey Shows Buyers Have Homebuying Regrets
More than 80% of respondents have regrets about their home purchase and 50% of upcoming buyers would consider forgoing using an agent
Is Fractional Homeownership Any Kind of Solution for Housing Attainability?
The imbalance between housing supply and demand is spurring some innovative options within the real estate industry
What the NAR Commissions Settlement Means for Home Builders
The legal settlement will improve transparency during the home sales process, mitigate predatory practices, and help preserve profitability for home builders
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
Sales
Is There a Mortgage Rate Free-Fall Coming?
In addition to the prospect of lower mortgage rates, home prices may also soon be on the wane, creating more opportunities for homebuyers
Remodeling Design
Important Considerations When Renovating a Home for Resale
To remodel or not to remodel? These design tips can translate to faster sales and higher selling prices when it's time to list
Sales
Existing Home Sales Retreated in March
Rising mortgage rates once again slowed the pace of existing home sales in March, but easing inflation could lead to a rebound in buyer activity
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