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Existing-Home Sales Increase for the 1st Time in 6 Months

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (November 21, 2018) – Existing-home sales increased in October after six straight months of decreases, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Three of four major U.S. regions saw gains in sales activity last month. Total existing-home sales1, https://www.nar.realtor/existing-home-sales, … Continue reading →

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Metro Home Prices Rise 4.8% in 3rd Quarter

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (November 1, 2018) – Low inventory levels of moderately priced homes continue to stifle home sales and maintain the trend of increasing metro market prices according to the latest quarterly report (link is external) by the National Association of … Continue reading →

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First Time Home Buyers Continue To Struggle

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

Single Females Remain a Force in Market, While First-time Buyers Continue to Struggle, According to Realtor® 2018 Buyer and Seller Survey WASHINGTON (October 29, 2018) – Single female buyers continue to be a powerful force in the market, while low … Continue reading →

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Homeowners Ready to Sell in Third Quarter of 2018

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (September 26, 2018) – New findings from the National Association of Realtors® show that a record high 77 percent of Americans believe that now is a good time to sell a house, while those that think now is a … Continue reading →

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Market Shifting to Buyers’ Favor

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

September 26, 2018 A housing market defined by rapidly rising home prices, bidding wars, a lack of inventory, and sellers with the upper hand in negotiations may be changing. “The signs are pointing to a market that’s shifting toward buyers,” … Continue reading →

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5 Strategic Ways for Millennials to Save Money

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

© Eakachai Leesin – EyeEm/Getty Images Today’s affordability pressures are holding back the most eager would-be home buyers. In a recent study by CoreLogic and RTI Research, young millennial renters under the age of 29 are the most enthusiastic demographic … Continue reading →

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Home Searches Are Stretching on Longer

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

House hunters who are actively seeking a home to buy are spending significant amounts of time looking for that perfect space, according to a new poll by the National Association of Home Builders. More than half of prospective buyers surveyed … Continue reading →

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4 Renovation Myths Reality TV Shows Propagate

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

July 2, 2018 Home improvement reality television shows have long misguided consumers about the renovation process. You likely have some clients who are obsessed with channels such as HGTV, and they may have developed some common misunderstandings about the real … Continue reading →

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Realtors® Midyear Forecast

Posted on May 30, 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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Tag Archives: News

Existing-Home Sales Increase for the 1st Time in 6 Months

Metro Home Prices Rise 4.8% in 3rd Quarter

First Time Home Buyers Continue To Struggle

Homeowners Ready to Sell in Third Quarter of 2018

Market Shifting to Buyers’ Favor

5 Strategic Ways for Millennials to Save Money

Home Searches Are Stretching on Longer

4 Renovation Myths Reality TV Shows Propagate

Realtors® Midyear Forecast

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