Michael Crist

WASHINGTON (September 25, 2017) — Existing-homes sales have retreated in four of the past five months, but new survey findings from the National Association of Realtors® indicate it is not because of a lack of confidence from consumers about buying and selling a home, or based on their views about the direction of the economy… Continue Reading HOME Survey: Economic and Financial Outlook, Attitudes About Home Buying and Selling on the Rise

In a monthly survey of REALTORS®, respondents reported that buyer traffic conditions in August 2017 were stable to very strong compared to conditions one year ago in all states except Delaware, according to the August 2017 REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey.[1] Respondents rate buyer traffic as “Stronger” (100), “Stable” (50), or “Weaker” (0) in August 2017… Continue Reading Homebuying Demand Continues to Outpace Supply in Many States

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine Fire features, like outdoor fire pits and fire tables, are in demand. The National Association of Landscape Professionals calls it one of the hottest landscape trends for the fall, based on a recent survey of 5,000 of its member landscapers. These hot-spots can be a great way to show… Continue Reading Why You Should Stage a Cozy Fire Pit Area

Its Unmarried and Single Americans Week according to the U.S. Census. Here is some information about the home buying habits of single men, single women and unmarried couples from the National Association of REALTORS®’ Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. Single females made up 17% of home buyers in 2016. No matter their relationship status,… Continue Reading Unmarried and Single American Home Buyers

Amid strong demand and tight supply, REALTORS® reported that  properties that sold in June–August 2017 were typically on the market for less than 31 days in 29 states and in the District of Columbia, according to the August 2017 REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey.[1] Properties sold quickly in states such as Washington (19 days), Utah and… Continue Reading Homes Typically Sold in 30 Days Under Tight Supply Conditions in August 2017

Today is the first day of fall, and for homebuyers the crisper air means a golden opportunity to jump into the housing market. While all seasons offer reasons for people to get involved in real estate, September and October bring specific advantages for interested buyers. Eager sellers Many sellers try to sell their home in… Continue Reading Homebuyers Welcome the First Day of Fall

Pumpkin spice, New Vocabulary Words, Greening the Workspace, Bitcoin Real Estate Deals and Animal Photography Sick of Pumpkin spice already? (Personally, I was never into it in the first place)       flavourcurator.ca   Could binge watching TV be killing you or wrecking your sleeping habits? Retrofitted houses stand up to the latest Hurricane… Continue Reading What We’re Reading: September 18-22

First-time buyers accounted for 31 percent of  buyers who closed a sale in August 2017, according to the August 2017 REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey.[1]  The share of first-time buyers has been improving, although slowly, from less than 30 percent in 2013. Many potential first-time buyers are still on the sidelines, evidenced by the share of… Continue Reading Potential First-time Buyers Still on the Sidelines

National Association of Realtors® Associate Counsel Jessica Edgerton this week offered a Facebook Live audience what she called “a 100 percent, surefire way that business owners can protect their computer from cybercrime.” Edgerton good-humoredly recommended closing the computer forever, burying it in the back yard and lighting it on fire. “That is how you secure… Continue Reading Expert: There’s Only One Way to Remain “100 Percent” Cyber Secure

In NAR’s first report on student loan debt in 2016, survey respondents were among a wide age range, from Millennials to Generation X to Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation. This year, the Student Loan Debt and Housing Report 2017 focuses exclusively on younger millennials (born 1990 to 1998) and older millennials (born 1980 to… Continue Reading Student Loan Debt Adversely Affecting Millennials