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Rising Equity A Sign Of Healthy Housing Market
When the pandemic began in early 2020, there were fears that it would hurt the housing market and home values. However, those fears were...
Aug 12, 2021


Rising Share Of Americans Say They Plan To Buy
Buying a house is not something we do very often. Studies show the average American only buys a home three times in their entire life. So...
Aug 11, 2021


Aug 10, 2021


Homes Closer To Cities See Slower Price Growth
There's a reason living near a major metropolis has traditionally been more expensive than living further away. Put simply, it's where...
Jul 26, 2021


Improved Supply Pushes Home Sales Higher In June
Sales of previously owned homes increased 1.4 percent in June, according to new numbers from the National Association of Realtors. The ...
Jul 26, 2021


Jul 26, 2021


New Home Construction Jumps In June
Today's housing market is short of available homes but not interested buyers. That's why home prices and competition have been rising....
Jul 26, 2021


All Cash Offers Are At A Seven-Year High
Many surveys have shown an all-cash offer is the surest way to win a bidding war. The problem, of course, is most buyers – and...
Jul 26, 2021


Do Paint Colors Matter When Selling A Home?
Among home-improvement projects, painting is a lot easier than having to remodel a kitchen or redo an entire bathroom. That's why it's...
Jul 26, 2021


Jul 26, 2021


Is Competition For Homes Beginning To Wane?
Because the pandemic interrupted last year's spring sales season, this year's was hotly anticipated. It didn't disappoint. Buyers...
Jul 26, 2021


Car Dependent Areas See Bigger Price Spikes
Walkable neighborhoods with easy access to public transit have traditionally been attractive to home buyers. After all, who doesn't...
Jul 26, 2021


More Americans Say It's A Good Time To Sell
With fewer homes available for sale and prices on the rise, it's a great time to sell a house. And, according to Fannie Mae's most...
Jul 26, 2021


Typical Home Sells Faster Than Last Year
In this market, homes for sale don't last very long. Good homes are listed and purchased in a matter of days. In fact, according to new...
Jul 26, 2021


Is Buying A Home Still Affordable?
Homeownership is a major financial commitment. Not only does it mean a monthly mortgage payment but it also comes with other expenses...
Jul 26, 2021


Contracts To Buy Homes Soar In May
The National Association of Realtors' Pending Home Sales Index tracks the number of contracts to buy homes that are signed each month....
Jul 26, 2021


Buyer Demand Keeps Home Prices Climbing
There are a lot of Americans looking to buy a home this year. In fact, there are far more home buyers active in the market than there...
Jul 26, 2021


Generation Z Says They're Almost Ready To Buy
For generations, young Americans have included homeownership among their goals for the future. Its appeal has endured over the decades...
Jul 26, 2021


Number Of Available Homes For Sale Remains Low
If you're shopping for a home to buy and feel like there are fewer options to choose from, you're not imagining it. The number of homes...
Jul 26, 2021


Existing Home Sales Mostly Flat In May
Sales of previously owned homes fell less than one percent in May, according to new numbers from the National Association of Realtors....
Jul 26, 2021
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