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
Economics
New Home Sales Are Down, But Market Volatility Is Expected
Sales figures in April, May, and June were revised upward by 46,000 units combined
Potential Sellers May Feel Trapped With Their Homes
Rising interest rates and the scarcity of available homes influence homeowners to stay with their current properties
Why So Many Americans Are Worried About Buying A Home
Our economy has come a long way since the 2007-2009 recession. Wages are going up, unemployment is at its lowest level since May 2007, and we’re…
New Housing In Some Cities May Finally Be Catching Up With Demand
The latest Census Bureau numbers show big population gains in America’s big cities. According to a…
Housing Demand Ticks Up As Selling Season Commences
The Redfin Housing Demand Index increased 9.2 percent from March to a seasonally adjusted level of 121 in…
Sales
Lessons From the Automotive Industry
A longtime builder shares what he learned from an apprenticeship with a car dealer
Chicago Home Sales Dip Due To Low Inventory, Stagnant Job Growth
Homes sales in the Chicago area dropped 2.3 percent and prices rose 5.2 percent year-over-year in April, according to the …
Existing Homes Are Selling At Fastest Pace Ever Recorded
Buyers need to act quickly to land a house, even ones that are not newly built. As of last month, existing homes sold within a median of…
Zillow To Launch Home Selling Program
Both buyers and sellers use Zillow to check rough estimates on any house in the nation and connect with local real estate agents. Now it…
Lawsuit Claims That Zillow Estimates Are Misleading
Though Zillow says that their house price estimates are not official appraisals, buyers treat them as such, a new lawsuit filed by…
