Existing-home sales declined in March after rebound in February

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

Housing stars declined in March

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

Marijuana-friendly cities see uptick in home values: Study

Homeowners who live in cities where recreational marijuana is legal can breathe a sigh of relief: Home values in those area have grown by $6,337 more than homes in towns where marijuana remains illegal. Continue reading

Using data to find your buyer

Thanks to the rapid proliferation of online tools for homebuyers, the sales landscape for REALTORS© has evolved. “Back in the old days … REALTORS© kept all the information,” says Troy Owens, a leading agent with Group One Sotheby’s International Real… Continue reading