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Home Price Increases At Most Modest Pace In Years
Home prices continue to increase, according to the latest data from the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index. The index – considered among...
Jul 8


Slowing Sales Helps Grow Inventory Of New Homes
Sales of newly built single-family homes slowed in May, according to new numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of...
Jul 7


Are Home Sellers Overvaluing Their Homes?
Homeowners tend to get attached to their homes. That’s natural, especially if you’ve lived somewhere for a while. Feelings of comfort,...
Jul 2


Mortgage Credit Availability Increases In May
Most home buyers have to secure financing before they can purchase a house. But whether or not they’re approved for a loan depends on...
Jul 1


How Paint Colors Influence Buying Decisions
You shouldn’t pass on a good house because you don’t like the color of the walls and cabinets. Painting is a relatively easy fix and can...
Jun 30


Average Mortgage Rates Fall To Two-Month Low
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Applications Survey, average mortgage rates fell last week from one week earlier....
Jun 25


Expert Panel Sees Slower Price Increase This Year
Home prices average about a 4.25 percent increase per year, if you look at data going back to 1967. That means, historically speaking,...
Jun 24
National Analysis Looks At Housing Market Health
The post-pandemic housing market has been remarkably stable. The number of foreclosures and seriously underwater mortgages has remained...
Jun 23


What House Style Is Most Common Among Homes For Sale?
Home buyers have preferences when it comes to the architectural style of the house they buy, but most will choose function over design...
Jun 19


More Americans Say It’s A Good Time To Buy
The past few years have been challenging for home buyers. Rising mortgage rates and higher home prices have worsened affordability...
Jun 17


Luxury Home Values Still Outpace Broader Market
The luxury home market is generally defined as the top 5-percent of the most valuable homes in any given region. The range includes homes...
Jun 16


Millennials Say They Intend To Buy In Next Six Months
Among all generations, millennials were the most likely to say they plan to buy a house in the next six months, according to the results...
Jun 12


Spring Helps Boost Slowing Home Prices
Spring is the housing market’s busiest season. Winter is over, buyers are active, and the timing is right to make a move. Naturally, the...
Jun 11


Pandemic-Era Premium Still Brings In Big Bucks
During the pandemic, when people were spending more time at home, certain home features saw their popularity surge. Home shoppers wanted...
Jun 4


Most Buyers Don’t Know How To Buy A Home
Considering the size of the transaction, you might assume anyone that buys a house has done a fair amount of research before they get...
Jun 3


Buyers Say Economy Could Push Them To Purchase
Americans are increasingly concerned about the economy, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors’ consumer...
Jun 2


New Listings Help Buyers Gain Negotiating Power
Competition has cooled in the housing market. In fact, according to one recent analysis, competition among home buyers is back to...
May 29
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