NAR’s revised guidelines are revolutionizing the home buying experience.
New Rules from NAR Impact Home Buying Process Recent posts have highlighted the impact of a lawsuit on realtor commissions. On a Real Estate News for Investors episode, Kathy Fettke discusses the changing landscape of home buying. Gone are the days of casual home tours with newly met real estate agents. The National Association of […]
The Influence of the Location of a Grocery Store on Housing Prices
Did you know that having a Trader Joe’s or an ALDI near your property could potentially increase its ROI? This information comes from ATTOM Data’s recent report “8 Ways Neighborhood Data Influences Property Values and Real Estate Decisions.” Keep that in mind when stocking your pantry! Stay safe and have a Happy Friday! [Link to […]
Pending home sales saw a 4.8% increase in the month of June.
The National Association of Realtors has reported a 4.8% increase in pending home sales in June 2024. The Pending Home Sales Index, based on contract signings, reached 74.3 in June, with all four U.S. regions seeing an increase in transactions. The chief economist at NAR, Lawrence Yun, noted that the rise in housing inventory has […]
For the 12th consecutive year, Americans continue to favor real estate as their top investment choice.
We have shared this information for several years now, and it remains relevant: According to a recent Gallup report, real estate continues to be the preferred long-term investment choice for Americans for the 12th consecutive year. The breakdown shows that 36% prefer real estate, 22% prefer the stock market, 18% prefer gold, 13% prefer CDs/bank […]
FHFA Says Home Prices Up 6.3% from Last Year
According to the most recent Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices increased by 0.2% in April. Additionally, there was a 6.3% increase in house prices from April 2023 to April 2024. The FHFA HPI is a comprehensive collection of public house price indexes that track changes in single-family home values […]
Existing Home Sales Down Slightly in May
[ad_1] The National Association of Realtors has reported a 0.7% decrease in existing home sales in May, with a total of 4.11 million homes sold at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate. This marks a 2.8% decline compared to the previous year. Inventory levels have increased, with 1.28 million units available at the end of May, representing […]
CoreLogic Says Single-Family Home Price Appreciation was 5.3% in April
[ad_1] According to the most recent CoreLogic Home Price Insights (HPI) report, home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, rose by 5.3% year over year in April 2024, which is consistent with March. However, CoreLogic predicts that by Spring 2025, national price gains will slow to 3.4%, with only a few states seeing increases of more […]
Top American cities for singles
Zumper has compiled a list of the best cities for singles based on factors such as median rent, percentage of single population, cost of living, median income, unemployment rate, and access to dining and entertainment. They have identified the top 10 states for singles, including Atlanta, GA; St. Louis, MO; Minneapolis, MN; Boston, MA; Madison, […]
Housing’s Contribution to GDP Exceeds 16% for the First Time Since 2022
According to the NAHB’s Eye on Housing, the housing sector’s contribution to the economy reached 16.1% in the first quarter of 2024, exceeding 16% for the first time since 2022. This increase in housing’s share of GDP is attributed to residential fixed investment (RFI) and housing services. RFI includes home building, multifamily development, and remodeling, […]
FHFA reports that home prices have increased by 6.3% compared to last year.
The most recent Federal Housing Finance Agency’s House Price Index (HPI) report shows a 6.3% increase in home prices between January 2023 and January 2024. Additionally, the seasonally adjusted monthly index for January rose by 0.1% from December. The FHFA HPI is a comprehensive collection of house price indexes that track changes in single-family home […]