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Home Sales Start to Rise, Building Momentum for 2024

Existing-home sales posted a slight gain last month, breaking a streak of five consecutive...
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Five Outdoor Projects That Pay Off the Most

Ninety-two percent of REALTORS® recommend that sellers improve their curb appeal before...
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Smart Home Tech: What to Upgrade and When

It's an incredible time to be alive, especially if you’re into smart home technology. As a...
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Good Time for Investors to Unload

Real estate investors have done well. Rents have risen and home price appreciation has been...
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Mortgage Rates Hover Near 7%

For the third consecutive week, mortgage rates were on the rise, forcing some hopeful home...
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Homeowners’ Zeal for Curb Appeal May Pay Off Handsomely

Many homeowners have turned their attention to enhancing their outdoor space since the...
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Five Remodeling Trends to Watch as More Owners Upgrade

Facing lean housing inventory, more would-be move-up home buyers may be feeling stuck in...
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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, May 18, 2023

Mortgage rates rose this week, going back to the same level as a couple of weeks ago....
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NAR Vice President of Policy Advocacy Bryan Greene discusses the affordability crisis with FHFA Director Sandra Thompson

Housing Is a Rare Chance for Bipartisan Action, Experts Say

Policymakers and industry leaders discuss possible affordability and inventory solutions at...
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Mortgage Rates Continue to Slide Despite Fed Hike

Mortgage rates continued to slide this week, even after recent bank failures failed to stop...
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Cooling Inflation Boosts Home Affordability

As the economy improves, mortgage rates could dip as low as the 4% range, bringing buyers back...
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Growth of the ‘Rentvestor’

Younger generations are showing a desire to buy investment properties before—or even instead...
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