August 2019 Existing-Home Sales
August’s sales of existing homes increased 2.6% from August 2018. August’s existing home sales reached a 5.49 million seasonally adjusted…
September 20, 2019
August 2019 Existing-Home Sales
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Home Prices Appreciating Strongly in Less Expensive Midwest and South Metros
Strong Appreciation in Midwest and South Metros
Home prices are rising more quickly in less expensive metro areas, and are slowing or falling in more expensive metro areas.
September 18, 2019
July 2019 Housing Affordability Index
July 2019 Housing Affordability Index
At the national level, housing affordability is up from last month and up from a year ago.
September 17, 2019
Expert: Alternative valuations could drive up consumer costs
While alternative valuation solutions could speed of the lending process, it could also make the mortgage a higher risk product, and drive up interest rates for consumers. Loans employing other valuation platforms will clearly have the perception of higher risk factors than traditional appraisals, one expert explained.
Recognizing REALTORS® on Labor Day
Recognizing REALTORS® on Labor Day
Looking at data from the 2019 Member Profile we recognize REALTORS® for their hard work and successes this Labor Day.
August 30, 2019
July 2019 Pending Home Sales
July 2019 Pending Home Sales
From last month, all four regions showed declines in contract signings. The West region had the biggest drop, of 3.4 %.
August 29, 2019
REALTORS®’ Role in the Digital Age
REALTORS®’ Role in the Digital Age
What has changed over the past seventeen years, with the increase in technology used in the business of real estate?
August 27, 2019
Technology
REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey: July 2019 Highlights
REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey: July 2019 Highlights
Eighty percent of respondents reported that home prices remained constant or rose in July 2019 compared to levels one year ago.
August 23, 2019
July 2019 Existing-Home Sales
July 2019 Existing-Home Sales
Housing market activity this July rose 2.5% from June 2019, and the existing-home sales rate reached a 5.42 million seasonally adjusted annual rate.
August 22, 2019
Homeownership and the American Economy
Homeownership and the American Economy
The U.S. Black homeownership rate today is lower than it was in 1968 when the Fair Housing Act, part of the Civil Rights Act, was signed into law.
August 22, 2019