67% of Americans say a housing market crash is imminent in the next three years. With all the talk in the media lately about shifts in the housing market, it makes sense why so many people feel this way. But there’s …
After a tumultuous year of rising mortgage rates, the housing market is finally showing signs of a turnaround. Home price appreciation is slowing, mortgage rates are decreasing, and market activity is on the rise. In this blog post, we …
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You're not alone if you've been following recent headlines about foreclosures in the housing market. The media can be confusing and may make you think twice about buying a home for fear that prices could crash. However, the reality is that the data shows a foreclosure crisis is …
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Rising home prices have been in the news a lot lately, and much of the focus is on whether they’re accelerating too quickly and how sustainable the growth in prices really is. One of the often-overlooked benefits of rising prices, however, is the …
Unlike last year, the residential real estate market kicked off 2020 with a bang! In their latest Monthly Mortgage Monitor, Black Knight proclaimed:
“The housing market is heating entering 2020 and recent rate declines could continue that trend, a sharp contrast …
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine
Don’t underestimate the power of a space based on its size. Sure, your listing may be size-challenged in the yard department, but that doesn’t mean it can’t still be a showpiece.
“As building lots continue to be smaller and scarcer, lot preparation with the …
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The National Association of Realtors®, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, is helping keep alive the history of a house whose story is a snapshot of America itself.
Since 2001, the National Association of Realtors® has sponsored the “Within These Walls” exhibition at the National Museum of American History …
View MoreNew Home Sales Rise But So Do Prices
Sales of previously owned homes rose in May.
New home sales are up 9% over 2016.
New home prices are now at a record high.
Average sales price of new homes sold in May was $406,400.
Price increases are largely being …