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 Industry Leaders Oppose Changes To Mortgage Interest Deduction
A new policy could cap income tax deductions at $100,000
October Case-Shiller Forecast Shows Sustained Growth
The October Case-Shiller forecast from Zillow indicated growth in national, 10-city, and 20-city indexes.
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Phoenix, Sacramento and L.A. Among Top Housing Markets For 2017
Realtor.com forecast says 11 of the 25 top metros will be out west
September’s Case-Shiller Home Price Index Reaches Pre-Recession High
After controlling for inflation, though, home prices are 20 percent lower than in 2006
Stay Patient, Buyers: 2018 Expected To Be A Big Year
Low inventory and high demand have fostered a seller’s market in 2016. Eventually, that will change.
According to the…
Characteristics Of Today's Typical First-Time Buyer
First-time buyers skew young and are more active in the Middle Atlantic and New England regions
Are Split Closings A Worthwhile Convenience Or A Costly Delay?
An additional layer has been creeping into the settlement process: a practice known as a split closing or split settlement where the buyer and…
Houston Builders Meet Rising Demand For Multigenerational Housing
More than 60 million Americans, 20 percent of the nation, live in multigenerational households.
The Houston…
Winter Is The Second-Best Season To Sell A Home
Redfin says that the colder months are just behind spring when it comes to selling homes for more than the list price…
Existing Home Sales Reach Highest Point Since February 2007
October was a strong month for existing home sales, in part because of the disappointments potential buyers experienced this summer.…
