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
Sales
May Median Existing Home Sales Prices Break Records
Existing home sales fell to their lowest level in nearly one year yet reached the highest median home prices on record. Data from the National…
Housing Markets
Denver Homebuyers Face Burnout as Intense Competition Continues
There’s no relief for buyers on extended homebuying journeys. Home prices continue upwards and as struggling buyers grow fearful of being priced…
Sales + Marketing
A Fresh Take on Model Homes
The first Houzz Inspired Home presents a game-changing aspect for a more personal and engaging homebuying experience
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Survey Finds Most Recent Buyers Do Not Regret Their Home Purchase
As a result of the most competitive market in decades, stories of homebuyers who felt pressured into purchasing site-unseen for well above asking…
Remodeling
These Home Improvements Offer the Greatest Return on Investment
The majority of the top-value creating home improvement projects this year focus on the exterior of the home, but overall, return on investments…
Sales
Are Home Prices in Western Mass. Crazy?
"I wouldn’t want to be a young person starting out trying to buy a house right now. I’d be scared."
Sales
Homes Are Selling Faster Than Ever and Prices Are Surging
The median home-sale price increased 17% year over year to $341,250, an all-time high. Asking prices reached an all-time high of $353,750.
Business Management
Are You Prepared for the Spring Market?
The housing market kicked into high gear during the past year and the spring market may require builders to push the pedal to the metal. To ensure…
Sales
New-Home Sales: Selling the Dream [VIDEO]
How do you discuss rising home prices with homebuyers? K. Hovnanian VP of Sales Chris Hartley lays it out for new home salespeople on this…
Market Data + Trends
Top Reasons Why Buyers Are Braving the Tough Market
Buyers are facing a market with tough competition, low inventory, and rising home prices, but they say it’s all worth it to achieve the American…
