U.S. home prices fell 0.1% in July but rose 2.3% year over year. In the South Atlantic division, prices were flat monthly, up 0.8% annually.
Fraudsters are cloning title company websites and posing as sellers to steal escrow funds. Realtors should verify sellers, avoid rushed closings and report fraud.
NAR highlights why brokerages need a social media policy to ensure legal compliance, protect reputations and uphold ethical standards online.
Real estate professionals who adapt social media strategies and combine them with personal outreach maintain steady leads despite market shifts.
NAR identified eight programs that could be affected if Congress misses the Sept. 30 deadline, including home loans, flood insurance and housing services.
Mortgage rates rose last week despite the interest rate cut, but experts remain optimistic as more inventory and strong markets could boost home sales soon.
Expert Michael Nizich advises using strong passwords, multifactor authentication, credit locks and password managers to avoid scams and safeguard your information.
Contract signings went up on lower mortgage rates nationwide. In the South, they rose 3.1% in August and were up 4.2% compared a year ago.
Home-flip returns dropped to 25.1% in Q2, the lowest since 2008, as higher home prices raised purchase costs while sales levels held steady.
U.S. consumer sentiment fell 5% in September as high prices and weaker economic expectations weighed on outlooks, though inflation expectations eased slightly.
