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Midyear Forecast: Home Sales, Prices to Rise Despite Inventory, Affordability Challenges

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) – A stronger economy, wage growth and an improving job market are expected to march home sales and prices higher in 2018, but low supply and weakening affordability will tamper the rate of increases, according to … Continue reading →

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Tech Up Your Style

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine The mega consumer electronic showcase, CES, lands in Las Vegas this week. It may not be the place you typically go to for décor trends, but technology is having an undeniable influence in … Continue reading →

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When to Drop Your Listing Price

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Though low inventory is prompting buyers to raise their offers in order to beat out competitors, you still want your sellers to know: an overpriced listing will linger on the market. Buyers pay attention to … Continue reading →

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9 Things Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew About Selling Your Home

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

By Julie Ryan Evans | When it comes time to sell your house, having a great listing agent is one of the keys to making it happen. And yet, the agent can’t do it all—your help is needed. Help your agent help you! Ideally, you will have … Continue reading →

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Homeowners Say Tax Reform Would Hurt Them

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, December 13, 2017 A majority of recently surveyed homeowners say that changing homeownership tax incentives would restrict their mobility and cause them financial strain, according to new data from the National Association of REALTORS®’ … Continue reading →

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Pending Home Sales Strengthen 3.5% in October

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (November 29, 2017) — Pending home sales rebounded strongly in October following three straight months of diminishing activity, but still continued their recent slide of falling behind year ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All major … Continue reading →

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Homes Are More Affordable Than 20 Years Ago

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, November 08, 2017 Homes are actually more affordable now than they were in the late 1990s, according to the latest Mortgage Monitor Report by Black Knight Inc., a mortgage data and performance information provider. … Continue reading →

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7 Compromises You Should Never Make When Buying a Home

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

By Wendy Helfenbaum | Sep 21, 2017 Every successful home search begins with a wish list. Armed with your inventory of must-haves, you’ll know how to focus your search and recognize a potential home that isn’t worth your time. Still, there’s a … Continue reading →

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Loan Demand Gets a Lift From Rate Drop

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, August 09, 2017 Interest rates dropped last week, giving homeowners and home buyers more incentive to lock in a lower rate as they apply for a mortgage. Total mortgage application activity for home buying … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: market

Midyear Forecast: Home Sales, Prices to Rise Despite Inventory, Affordability Challenges

Tech Up Your Style

When to Drop Your Listing Price

9 Things Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew About Selling Your Home

Homeowners Say Tax Reform Would Hurt Them

Pending Home Sales Strengthen 3.5% in October

Homes Are More Affordable Than 20 Years Ago

7 Compromises You Should Never Make When Buying a Home

Loan Demand Gets a Lift From Rate Drop

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