Analysis: Full ‘Decoupling’ Would Cut Commissions in Half
The U.S. real estate market is one of the largest in the world, and it remains a profitable industry for ...
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Buyer Representation Agreements Required by Law in Texas
One of the major rule changes that the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) adopted in August 2024 (following its class-action ...
Fixer-Uppers Gain Notice in Midwest and South as Housing Starts Decline
Finding an affordable home is a delicate dance for buyers. With the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) falling in recent weeks ...
Worries About Home Insurance Costs Are Rising, Realtor.com Finds
Homeowners insurance premiums have been increasing across the United States, driven in part by the escalating frequency of climate disasters ...
Report: Inventory Growth Loses Momentum as Summer Ends
According to Realtor.com®’s monthly housing data report for August, this marked the 22nd consecutive month of inventory growth. While active ...
6 Curb Appeal Mistakes That Lower a Home’s Resale Value
The first impression buyers get often determines whether they'll even step through the front door. While homeowners focus on interior ...
Close to One-Third of Home Purchases in First Half of 2025 Were By Investors
Institutional investors, or large financial entities which have become buyers in the housing market, have built a consistently growing real ...
Inflation Outpaces Home-Price Increase in ‘Transitioning’ Market
The June 2025 edition of the S&P Cotality (formerly known as CoreLogic) Case-Schiller National Home Price NSA Index reports that ...
Report: Housing Inventory Reached Pre-Pandemic Levels in July
A longstanding supply deficit in the U.S. housing market continued reversing course in July, per the latest market report from ...
Case-Shiller Reports Slowest Rate of Home Price Appreciation in Two Years
The May S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index (HPI) released this morning reveals that national home prices have had ...
Safe at Home: Holiday Tips That Keep Risks and Hazards to a Minimum
Getting back in touch through emails or notes can provide a subtle reminder that you want to stay connected, as well as providing useful information. Instead of sending a generic Happy Holidays card, why not add helpful holiday safety tips? Read more.
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