This is the ‘fastest-slowing’ housing market in the US, new data shows

The slowdown in housing has been swiftest on the West Coast, where prices in some markets have already fallen by 2 percent since July, according to a new analysis on Wednesday by Redfin. Continue reading

New realtor.com market report hints inventory relief is coming

Realtor.com’s latest weekly market report showed a boost in new listings during the last week of April — a hopeful signal that lower home prices are near. Continue reading

A third of Realtors bought or sold a ‘green’ home in the past year

Thirty-two percent of respondents of a National Association of Realtors survey say they were involved in buying or selling a property that had eco-friendly features in the past year. Continue reading

NAR survey shows listing agents divided on staging homes

Just over half of listing agents believe staging boosts how much buyers will offer, but about the same share don’t actually stage. Meanwhile, agents report TV shows give buyers unrealistic expectations of how homes should look. Continue reading

‘Modern farmhouse’ listings have an edge on the competition

Within the past two years listings described as ‘modern farmhouse’-style sold for about 10 percent more than anticipated, according to a study by Zillow. Continue reading