Mortgage Rates Rise for Ninth Straight Week
Mortgage rates are rising still, with the average, 30-year, fixed rate up for the ninth straight week, according to Freddie...
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Buying for the First Time? Look Southeast
Buyers fresh to the market are necessary—often, as a catalyst for other transactions. Currently, first-timers are in limbo, unable to...
CoreLogic: Explosive Home Prices to Reduce Speed
The growth in home prices is set to slow this year, according to CoreLogic's latest Home Price Index (HPI®) Report....
Even With Headwinds, Hispanic Homeownership Rises
Hispanics are a dominating force in homeownership, closing in on their pre-downturn homeownership rate sooner than the U.S. as a...
Consumer Confidence Leaps
Consumer confidence leapt in February, posting a 130.8 reading in the latest Consumer Confidence Index® from The Conference Board. The...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Announces First Global Franchise Alliance
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices today announced the signing of its first global franchisee, Rubina Real Estate GmbH, a real estate brokerage...
Beyond the Burbs: 10 Fringe Markets to Watch
Against climbing prices and severe shortages of supply, buyers are bypassing the suburbs, according to new research by realtor.com®. The...
Mortgage Rates Move on Uptrend
Mortgage rates again moved up this week, continuing an uptrend, with the average 30-year, fixed rate at 4.43 percent, according...
HQ2: How the Experts Think Amazon’s Decision Will Shake Out
Since Amazon announced its search for a second headquarters site, experts have speculated on what city will become home to...
Pending Sales Cave Under Mortgage Rate, Supply Pressures
January's pending home sales caved, dropping 4.7 percent in the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)....
3 Business Moves Agents Should Make Before Summer
As the market heads into the summer season, the groundwork you lay now can determine whether the coming months are productive. Agents can use this time to reconnect with clients and position themselves for more listings. Here are three smart business strategies to make before summer arrives. Read more.
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