Start the Year with Bold Color and Pattern : After years of touting grays, beiges and greiges, design pundits are encouraging homeowners to embrace vibrant hues and lively patterns. The trick is doing it right.
FSBOs Usually Soar in a Hot Market. Not This Time : Housing volatility is pushing more sellers to work with real estate pros rather than go it alone. Here’s how to capitalize on higher interest in your real estate services.
10 Most Affordable Lake Towns : Water views for less than $300,000? A realtor.com® study identifies where buyers can snag waterfront property at an affordable price.
Yun: Possible Economic Downturn Likely to Be Mild : A contracting economy typically means a recession, but other economic indicators are likely to mitigate the effects of the slowing economy, says NAR’s chief economist.
Yun: Bolder Fed Inflation Policy May Catapult Mortgage Rates : With inflation reaching a new high in June, the Federal Reserve will likely take more aggressive action. And that could influence even higher mortgage rates, says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
Yun: Gains in Pending Home Sales Likely Short-Lived : Despite an uptick in contract signings in May, signs of a market slowdown continue to “choke off” buyer demand, according to NAR’s latest housing report.
Smart-Home Tech That Helps Homeowners Age in Place : Those ages 55 and above say they want solutions for home maintenance, safety and security and making daily life easier. So, share these devices with your clients.
Home Prices Soar in Opportunity Zone Redevelopment Areas : Home prices in distressed neighborhoods continue to keep up with gains in the broader, national housing market.
Buyers Reveal Their Most Unexpected Housing Costs : Real estate pros may be able to help their clients better prepare for the full costs of homeownership.
Looking to Cut Your Carbon Footprint? There’s an App For That : Today is Earth Day, and a new mobile app shows homeowners how to track and reduce their home maintenance costs and carbon emissions.
Top Remodeling Projects for Resale : The home remodeling boom is making happier homeowners and also possibly offering a boost when owners go to sell. Read highlights from the “2022 Remodeling Impact Report.”
Buyers Stick Close to Home in Their House Searches : The “Great Migration” may be closer to home than originally thought. Most house hunters say they want a new home within 50 miles of their current residence.
Lowest to Highest Property Taxes in the Country : In one metro area, median property taxes are less than $1,000 a year. See how your metro area stacks up in what homeowners pay in property taxes.
Are More Homeowners Cashing In on Their Equity? : Despite increasing appreciation, fewer homeowners seem to be taking advantage except in these locales.
3 Global Trends on Real Estate Leaders’ Radar : Find out what economists and international investors believe are some of the biggest wild cards for the real estate market over the next year.
Home Price Sticker Shock Is Stalling Sales : Buyers are eager but housing affordability is a continuing challenge. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report.
Construction Ramps Up for Apartments, Single-Family Homes : Builders continue to increase production to try to meet surging demand, but they are facing limits in how much they can do.
State-by-State Breakdown of Fourth-Quarter Equity Gains : The average U.S. homeowner has gained about $55,300 in equity over the past year. Find out the average in your state.
Congress Passes Spending Bill With Major Housing Wins : The $1.5 trillion package keeps the government running through Sept. 30 and includes funding for real estate priorities NAR supports.
