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Environmental

Number of Homes for Sale in Climate-Risk Areas Grows in August

This is especially the case for homes in warmer climates, as more than half of new listings are in areas that experience extreme heat

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Market Data + Trends

July Sees Growth in Existing-Home Sales

Despite a year-over-year dip, existing-home sales increased by 1.3% month-over-month

Sales

Assessing the Impact of New Real Estate Commission Rules

Some worry the new rules will hinder homebuyers from using real estate agents at all, while others believe commission rates will drop, ultimately benefiting buyers

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Business Management

Margin vs. Markup: The True Impact of Pricing Decisions on Home Builder Profits

Simple pricing mistakes could be harming your profits. Here's how to avoid that

Sales

Unusual Summer for Home Sales as Sellers Cut Prices

Tampa, Fla., saw the highest increase in home price reductions in July, followed by Charlotte, N.C., and Phoenix

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Market Data + Trends

Active Listings Expected to Increase Through June 2026

Across the US, active listings are up but still far below pre-pandemic figures

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Market Data + Trends

All-Cash Offers From Big Investors Are Declining

As competition eases, both small investors and average American households could benefit from this shift

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Market Data + Trends

Despite a Drop in Existing-Home Sales, the Median Sales Price Hit a New Record High in June

At the same time, unsold inventory continues to increase, reaching a 4.1-month supply

New-Construction Projects

New Homes Are Now Cheaper per Square Foot

Existing homes are still more affordable than new homes overall by $54,000, but the gap between the two is shrinking

Market Data + Trends

Home Flippers See Increased Profits Despite a Challenging Housing Market

In Q1 2024, one in every 12 home sales transactions was a home flip

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Market Data + Trends

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

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Demographics

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

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Market Data + Trends

Consumers Show Renewed Optimism About Homebuying

Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index reaches its highest level in almost two years

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Housing Markets

The Best Places to Buy a Home During Fall

These housing markets offer greater inventory and more affordable list prices during the fall season

Number of Homes for Sale in Climate-Risk Areas Grows in August

July Sees Growth in Existing-Home Sales

Assessing the Impact of New Real Estate Commission Rules

Margin vs. Markup: The True Impact of Pricing Decisions on Home Builder Profits

10 Housing Markets Where Vacancy Rates Are the Highest

Pending Home Sales Are Back Up

These ZIP Codes Have the Highest Home Prices