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
Housing Markets
These Were the 20 Hottest US Housing Markets in June
Homebuyers were drawn to these markets for a variety of reasons, but all top 20 markets have one characteristic in common: they're relatively affordable
Market Data + Trends
Why Some Would-Be Sellers Are Renting Out Their Homes Instead
Homeowners in the country's biggest rental markets are discovering it may actually be more profitable to rent their existing homes than to sell
New-Home Sales
Contract Signings Slow Despite Strong Buyer Demand
Pending sales are falling, but housing activity is still lively across much of the U.S., especially in the new-home market
Remodeling Projects
As Housing Costs Rise, Fixer-Uppers Are Being Left Behind
High property prices and expensive home loans are making fixer-uppers less affordable and less desirable among today's budget-conscious buyers
Affordability
Annual Home Prices Fall for First Time in 6 Years, but There’s a Catch
U.S. home prices posted a gradual year-over-year decline in June, but affordability challenges persist amid rising mortgage rates and low for-sale inventory
Sales
Where the ‘Hidden’ Costs of Homeownership Are Adding up the Fastest
As regional home prices rise, auxiliary costs such as insurance, taxes, and maintenance are also going up
Housing Markets
These Sellers' Markets Are Seeing Speedy Sales Despite High Prices
The majority of the nation's top 10 cities for home sellers are located in the Northeast, where low housing inventory and strong buyer demand are causing homes to sell quickly and above list price
Market Data + Trends
As Housing Inflation Cools, Competition Heats Up
Cooling inflation could force the Federal Reserve to pause its rate hikes in the months ahead, leading to improved affordability that will likely spur increased competition in the housing market
Housing Markets
Home Inventory Levels: US Cities With the Most—or Fewest—Homes for Sale
While for-sale inventory is rising slowly but steadily nationwide, many markets remain undersupplied and overpriced on a year-over-year basis
Market Data + Trends
The Biggest Hurdle for Housing Is Seller Hesitation, Experts Say
Elevated borrowing costs are currently affecting both homebuyers and sellers, with buyers hesitant to spend and sellers unwilling to list and sacrifice the lower rates they've locked in on their current homes
