For those expecting a rough homebuying season, there’s reason to remain hopeful. Realtor.com on Tuesday issued a revised forecast projecting a more robust market than originally predicted. Continue reading
Existing-home sales fell 4.9 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.21 million, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading
Eco-friendly home features have broad appeal among consumers and can play a valuable role in real estate marketing, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading
Housing starts fell 0.3 percent between February and March and dropped 14.2 percent year-over-year, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Housing and Urban Development, released Friday. Continue reading
A recently filed lawsuit against NAR, among other big industry players, alleges that NAR-member agents, along with many of the country’s various multiple listing services, colluded to inflate Realtor commissions. Here’s a look at the commission numbers… Continue reading
Hispanic Americans accounted for more than a third of all household formation over the last decade, and were the first minority demographic to make homeownership gains after the recession, according to a new report. Continue reading
Selling a home will set the average homeowner back by $20,851, with most of it going toward taxes and real estate agent commissions. Continue reading
The number of homeowners failing to make mortgage payments hit a 20-year low in January while student and car loan delinquency rates continue to rise. Continue reading
Real Trends, the analytics and consulting firm behind the Real Trends 500, is taking aim at T3 Sixty, the publisher of the Swanepoel Mega 1000, another industry ranking of the top brokerages in the county. Continue reading
Between Zillow’s powerful grasp over the start of the consumer homebuying journey and the relative ease of instant online offers, it’s no question that the listing powerhouse can dominate this new frontier of buying and selling. Continue reading