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
Obtaining a Mortgage is Getting Harder for Borderline Buyers
Lenders are more stringent on minimally acceptable credit scores.
Federal Reserve Raises Short-Term Interest Rates
Fed officials say they intend to raise rates gradually, if economic growth continues.
The Advantages of a 15-Year Mortgage
In certain parts of the country, a 15-year plan makes more sense than a 30-year mortgage.
5 Housing Market Predictions for 2016
Expect easier credit and for first-time buyers to make up a bigger part of the market.
Sales
Unearthing Great Sales Talent
Three profiles of recent hires prove that standout recruits can come from surprising places
The 10 Most Active Markets for Retiree Home Buyers
People aged 65 to 74 are expected to be the third-largest home-buying group in 2016.
4 Reasons 2016 Will Be a Great Year for Homebuyers
Price growth is slowing down and inventory will increase
Zillow Forecasts Suburban Home Buying Will Pick Up
More buyers will be priced out of urban cores—and the housing market in general
A Guide for Parents Co-Signing Jumbo Loans
Some lenders feel more secure when affluent relatives co-sign
