Tag Archives: NAR

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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Metro Home-Price Growth Quickens to 5.7% in the 1st Quarter

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (May 14, 2018) – Inventory levels hovering at all-time lows weighed down home sales and fueled faster price appreciation during the first three months of the year, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors®. … Continue reading →

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8 Exterior Renovations to Boost a Home’s Value

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News Replacing the roof may be the most important upgrade your client can make to the exterior of his or her home, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2017 Remodeling Impact Report. The report takes a … 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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Senate Bill Cuts Property Tax Deduction

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, November 10, 2017 Yesterday, Senate Finance Committee Republicans released their version of the tax reform bill. Although it goes one step further than the House bill by preserving the $1 million cap on the mortgage … Continue reading →

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Existing-Home Sales Inch 0.7 Percent Higher in September

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (October 20, 2017) — After three straight monthly declines, existing-home sales slightly reversed course in September, but ongoing supply shortages and recent hurricanes muted overall activity and caused sales to fall back on an annual basis, according to the … Continue reading →

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Millions of Middle-Income Homeowners Stand to Lose Under “Big 6” Tax Proposal

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (September 27, 2017) – A group of legislators and administration leaders known as the “Big 6” today released an outline for comprehensive tax reform that if enacted, according to the National Association of Realtors®, could lead to a tax … 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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Tag Archives: NAR

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

Metro Home-Price Growth Quickens to 5.7% in the 1st Quarter

8 Exterior Renovations to Boost a Home’s Value

Homeowners Say Tax Reform Would Hurt Them

Pending Home Sales Strengthen 3.5% in October

Senate Bill Cuts Property Tax Deduction

Existing-Home Sales Inch 0.7 Percent Higher in September

Millions of Middle-Income Homeowners Stand to Lose Under “Big 6” Tax Proposal

7 Compromises You Should Never Make When Buying a Home

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