Survey Shows International Home Sales Dollar Volume Retracts in U.S.
Waning economic growth in many countries and higher home prices further enhanced by a strengthening U.S. dollar resulted in a...
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What the Latest Fair Housing Guidance on Criminal Background Checks Means for Real Estate
The Fair Housing Act (the “Act”) unequivocally prohibits intentional discrimination by housing providers, but last year, the United States Supreme...
Confessions of a 20-Year Homeowner
My oldest son turned 20 this year. In addition to realizing I’ll no longer be able to say, “I have...
Great Spaces: Billy Joel’s Florida Mansion Hits the Market
Billy Joel just turned 67 and is still performing every month at his favorite house, New York City’s Madison Square...
Property Tax Revenue Grows Over Four Percent
NAHB analysis of the Census Bureau’s quarterly tax data shows that $524 billion in taxes were paid by property owners...
Gated Community Homes Demand Higher Prices
Homes in gated communities command significantly higher prices – almost $30,000 on average – but these neighborhoods’ additional amenities can...
Mortgage Rates Limbo Lower Now
New data shows average fixed mortgage rates have dropped to new 2016 lows in the wake of the Brexit vote,...
99 of Top 100 Housing Metros Improve Year over Year
The spring buying season continues to cruise along throughout most of the country, according to Freddie Mac's recently released Multi-Indicator...
REALTORS® Rally to Find Flood Insurance Solutions
Flood insurance costs continue to put small businesses and homeownership at risk, but the National Association of REALTORS® told U.S. Senators...
Home Prices Make a Spring Sprint
New data shows home prices continue to rise across the country over the last 12 months, according to the latest...
Five Terms Buyers Must Discuss With You Before Signing
“Once a client finds a house they really want, decisions start moving quickly,” says one real estate broker. “It is much easier to understand the fee, the services and the expectations before they are ready to make an offer.” Read more.
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