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Existing-home sales climb in July

By Patrick Kearns | August 21, 2019 - 2:42 pm |August 21, 2019 Uncategorized

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Existing-home sales in July were up 2.5 percent over June and 0.6 percent year-over-year, according to the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Existing-home sales fall 1.7%

By Veronika Bondarenko | July 23, 2019 - 2:22 pm |July 23, 2019 Uncategorized

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Existing-home sales dipped 1.7 percent from May to June, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Continue reading →

International buyers are spending a lot less in the U.S.

By Jim Dalrymple II | July 17, 2019 - 2:00 pm |July 17, 2019 Uncategorized

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A slowing global economy and a shortage of available U.S. homes contributed to a slowdown in purchases from foreign buyers, according to a new NAR report. Continue reading →

Pending home sales down annually for 17th straight month

By Patrick Kearns | June 27, 2019 - 2:16 pm |June 27, 2019 Uncategorized

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The Pending Home Sales Index ticked up from April to May by 1.1 percent but remains 0.7 percent below 2018 levels. Continue reading →

Existing-home sales bounce back, post gains in all regions

By Patrick Kearns | June 21, 2019 - 2:10 pm |June 21, 2019 Uncategorized

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Existing home sales enjoyed a 2.5 percent month-over-month bump from April to May, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

The essential guide to investment properties

By Jim Dalrymple II | June 18, 2019 - 9:00 am |June 18, 2019 Uncategorized

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It’s a huge industry, and one that represents an opportunity for agents. But it’s also a field with quirks, culture, sub-categories and methodologies. Continue reading →

Lesbian and gay homebuyers are typically 45 and earn $91K: NAR

By Veronika Bondarenko | June 7, 2019 - 3:14 pm |June 7, 2019 Uncategorized

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But bisexual homebuyers tend to earn less and buy homes at a younger age, according to new National Association of Realtors study. Continue reading →

Existing-home sales dip in April

By Patrick Kearns | May 21, 2019 - 2:10 pm |May 21, 2019 Uncategorized

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Existing home sales for single-family homes, townhomes, condos and co-ops fell 0.4 percent from March to April and were down 4.4 percent year-over-year. Continue reading →

Price growth in the nation’s metros continues to slow

By Patrick Kearns | May 14, 2019 - 2:16 pm |May 14, 2019 Uncategorized

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The median existing single-family home price in the country’s metro areas rose 3.9 percent year-over-year in the first quarter of 2019, according to NAR. Continue reading →

Construction jobs gap is holding back housing starts: NAR study

By Patrick Kearns | May 6, 2019 - 2:15 pm |May 6, 2019 Uncategorized

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Construction jobs remain below pre-recession levels — and the employment gap is dragging down housing starts, according to a new study from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →