NAR’s latest Consumer Guide provides sellers with insights on evaluating several offers, negotiation strategies and other useful information.
The typical Q4 down payment was $30,250, slightly below Q3 but $3K higher year-over-year. Higher home prices and rates were keeping down payments elevated.
Pending home sales in the South rose 6.2% in February, leading regional gains. The South remains a stronger market than other regions.
Sales of newly built, single-family homes in February increased 1.8% thanks to slightly lower mortgage rates. Inventory was up 7.5% compared to a year earlier.
NAR’s new policy lets MLSs set a delay period before sellers and agents market properties publicly through IDX or syndication.
A home made for hosting gatherings may be coveted by many consumers. Show off the possibilities with smart entertainment solutions.
Some research shows that many potential Gen X buyers in Florida want the same sort of active lifestyle communities as retirees, but without a 55-plus age limit.
U.S. house prices rose 4.8% year over year, from Jan. 2024 to Jan. 2025. For the nine census divisions, monthly home price changes ranged from -0.8% to +1%.
Real estate pros can share the message this homebuying season that strong property appreciation helps sellers make money and buyers build wealth.
FinCEN issued an interim final rule removing reporting mandates for U.S. companies under the Corporate Transparency Act and set new deadlines for foreign companies.
