Housing Starts Down Overall, but Single-Family Construction Increases
Housing starts decreased from October to November, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest monthly report on new construction. Within...
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Judge Bough Denies Multiple Motions to Dismiss Largest Burnett Copycat
Motions to dismiss and motions to strike in Gibson v. NAR by several defendants were denied by Judge Stephen R....
Near-Term Sales Expectations for Builders Hit Highest Level Since 2022
December saw homebuilder confidence hold firm from last month’s reading, as detailed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells...
CoreLogic Housing Forecast Predicts a Peak Increase in Home Prices Next Spring
After a summer of stagnant home price growth, experts say home prices are expected to rise at a muted pace,...
Rocket Companies CFO Sees Bright Spots in 2025 Housing Market Despite Mortgage Rate Pressures
Rising inventory levels and changing buyer demographics are boosting optimism for the housing market in 2025 even as affordability headwinds...
The Real Animal House! Edgy Tales of Agents Encountering Various Critters
Most people love animals of one kind or another, but when it comes to buying or selling a house, they...
COURT REPORT: NYC Plaintiffs Claim NAR Settlement Appeals Won’t Be Decided Until 2026
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around...
Commission Rates Drop After Settlement—but by the Least in the Northeast
Are real estate commissions falling? Every REALTOR® has been asking that since NAR’s rule changes mandating buyer agent agreements went...
NAR Forecasts Top 10 Hotspots for 2025, With South and Midwest Leading the Way
The South and Midwest led the way for the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) forecasted “Housing Hotspots” in 2025, based...
Affordability Dips, With Qualifying Income Back Above $100,000
Housing affordability worsened slightly in October, according to the latest National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) Housing Affordability Index, and the...
Condo or House? Helping Clients Decide Which Makes More Sense
With home prices still elevated in much of the country, condos have become more realistic for buyers determined to exit the rental train. Read more.
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