The Cost of a Mortgage Is up Nearly 20% Since December
A new report shows the cost of a 30-year mortgage on the typical U.S. home is now 19.5% higher than...
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Survey: 43% of Sellers Expect Their Home to Sell Over Asking Price
With home sellers looking to take advantage of current market conditions—and fears of a real estate bubble motivating them to...
First-Time Buyers Report Feeling Unprepared for Homeownership
In the wake of one of the most active years in the real estate market, many buyers made hasty decisions...
Spring Ahead: Open Houses and the 2022 Market
Traditionally, spring has meant sunshine and showers, flings and flowers. It also has meant—to real estate professionals at least—open houses,...
Report Shows Stalled Construction Projects Up 47% Nationwide
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, strong housing demand has provided builders with plenty of opportunities to begin construction...
Exceeding Expectations to Get Referrals
What does “going above and beyond” really mean? Every agent would love referrals saying they embodied this vague superlative, but...
11 Closing Gift Ideas for Spring
Even amid what’s been an ongoing busy market over the last couple of years, Spring is still widely considered the...
Foreclosure Starts and Bank Repossessions Reach Highest Levels in Two Years
While it's not the wave that forecasters expected back in 2020, life after a nationwide foreclosure moratorium has resulted in...
66% of New Construction Buyers Express Regrets
In this highly competitive housing market, the persistent low inventory of existing homes has led many buyers to look to...
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Decrease 5% Year-Over-Year
Mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased 5% compared to a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA)...
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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