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
New-Home Sales Steady During February
A small increase in mortgage rates during February led to a flat reading for new-home sales
Outdoor Living Features That Help to Sell a Home
Outdoor TVs, matte black finishes, and soapstone countertops are some of the backyard features attracting today's homebuyers
As Mortgage Rates Dip, Homeowners With High Rates Move to Refinance
A decrease in rates last week prompted a rise in refinancing by homeowners who obtained their mortgages at near-peak rates
February Saw More Sellers Jumping Back Into the Housing Market
February's housing market saw an increase in the supply of available homes, with Dallas leading among metros where the most sellers are getting into the market
New-Home Sales Increase Again in January, Builder Confidence Up
Easing mortgage rates and continued housing demand helped buoy new-home sales in January, further boosting builder confidence
New-Home Sales
More Americans Became Equity Rich During the Pandemic
The silver lining of record high home prices
Housing Markets
10 Metro Areas Where Investors Are Taking Over the Market
Realtor.com shares its list of 10 cities where first-time buyers are battling real estate investors
Housing Markets
Buyers Blame Bidding Wars for Lack of Market Success
Low affordability, lack of supply, and competitive bidding wars are keeping prospective buyers at bay.
Financing
Rising Mortgage Rates Mean High Prices but Less Competition
High mortgage signal less market competition, but some homebuyers may benefit more than others.
New-Home Sales
Home Buyers Discouraged by Rising Prices
Less buyers are actively searching for homes in the third quarter of 2021—here’s why.
Market Data + Trends
Forbes Reports Record-Breaking Year for the U.S. Housing Market
A glimpse into the obstacles and opportunities of a fast-paced market
New-Home Sales
Buyers Lower Expectations After Third Straight Quarter of Low Housing Inventory
How buyer perceptions have changed with an increasingly competitive market...
Market Data + Trends
Worsening Affordability Limits Homebuying Power
Americans are struggling to navigate a tense home buying market
Market Data + Trends
Monthly Home-Price Growth Is Slowing Down—Annual Rates Are Not
Monthly moderation is cooling off the market, but prices are still higher than ever
Market Data + Trends
Home Price Index Showing Slight Decline
August report shows the first modest home price decrease of the year.