Pending home sales slid on a monthly and annual basis in January, despite improving market factors. However, several economists urged agents to stay calm, saying a sales boost will likely come this spring. Continue reading
Pending home sales declined 9.3 percent month over month in December, as a dip in mortgage rates failed to outweigh consumers concerns about high home prices and the overall economy. Continue reading
A New York State investor group is at the center of a burgeoning foreclosure crisis in Baltimore, according to an investigative report from “The Baltimore Banner.” Continue reading
Should your clients look at a condo or townhouse as their starter-home option? As with all things in real estate, location is everything. Continue reading
New home starts fell 8.5 percent from July to August as builders continued to react to the negative economic outlook, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading
The market may be changing, but strategic sellers can still come out ahead — if they plan early. From repairs to staging, here’s what to tackle now for a smoother sale later. Continue reading
Median monthly homeownership costs have risen 26 percent from 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest American Community Survey data. released on Thursday. Continue reading
Annual new listing growth jumped from 1.7 to 6.4 percent in one week. However, Realtor.com said the listing jump hasn’t translated to more home sales, as homebuyers struggle with affordability. Continue reading
The share of $1 listings has risen 24 percent since 2024, according to Realtor.com. Inman spoke to an agent about the upside — and downside — of the tactic. Continue reading
In 2024, investors drove 11 percent of all U.S. home sales — the highest share in more than two decades. That translates to nearly 509,000 properties sold, according to data released Tuesday by Realtor.com. Continue reading