Existing-Home Sales See Strongest Year-Over-Year Increase Since 2021
Existing-home sales continue to rise year-over-year for the second month as economists say buyers are feeling more positive about their market prospects. Total existing-home sales improved 4.8% in November, rising from October’s rate of 3.96 million to 4.15 million....
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 into effect earlier this year. RISMedia’s 2024 Contract & Commission Study—surveying 1,300 agents and brokers—found that yes,...
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 on a number of different factors such as inventory, affordability and mortgage rates. Among the hotspots listed in the South were...
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 qualifying income to afford a median-priced home rose above $100,000 again after briefly dipping below that...
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What’s the point of having a social media game plan if your content isn’t getting in front of the right people? Here are a few ways to improve your brand’s visibility and reach on social media.
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