An environment where the fed funds rate is being cut instead of raised has historically been better for the real estate industry. Now is the time for agents to become the resource for information and professionalism. Continue reading
More than 100 homes have already been razed to make room for shipping warehouses. But a judge last week ruled that the county violated environmental regulations when it approved the project. Continue reading
While many homeowners rushed to refinance, affordability is keeping a damper on sales. Now mortgage rates are climbing again, with investors having already priced in last week’s Fed rate cut. Continue reading
In August, nearly half of all U.S. homes had been on the market for 60 days or more, according to Redfin. Days on market has ticked up as high rates have slowed sales. Continue reading
If you have listings left over from the slow spring and summer selling season, today’s lower interest rates may offer a boost. Carl Medford shares strategies to help get those homes sold as autumn arrives. Continue reading
New-home sales rose 9.8 percent year over year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 716,000 in August. However, an influx of existing-home inventory could pose a challenge to new-home sales into the fall. Continue reading
Small real estate investors have a role to play in improving affordability and inventory, trainer Bernice Ross writes, and can be a key part of growing your real estate business. Continue reading
Home prices continued to break records in July, according to reports released by S&P Dow Jones and FHFA on Tuesday. Some economists said lower rates may fuel demand, pushing prices even higher. Continue reading
Most homebuyers will continue to use an agent and most homesellers will continue to cover buyer agent commissions, writes broker-owner Eric Bramlett of Austin-based Bramlett Residential. Continue reading
It will take more than recent rate cuts for a recovery in home sales to gain traction, a new analysis of market data and economic forecasts suggests. Intel explores what’s at stake for the fall market. Continue reading