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Should Builders Pay More Attention to the Sun?
Design for solar orientation may make home owners get better use of their spaces as well as make them more comfortable in a home, writes one...Powered by WPeMatico
The World’s Most Expensive House
This home has set a record-breaking list price.Powered by WPeMatico
A Trick Can Claim Your Client’s Down Payment
Hacking, while growing in frequency, nevertheless remains rare. But why not help prevent even a small chance of a crime from occurring by doing...Powered by WPeMatico
Metros Plagued With Surging Vacancies
These places have the highest share of properties for sale where nobody is home. Powered by WPeMatico
35th Anniversary for the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers
On October 31st, NAR will release the 2016 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. NAR has been producing this survey research report since 1981. To mark the 35th year of publication, we will be highlighting some of the key trends gleaned from the Profile series with new infographics and trendlines. The report has grown and… Continue Reading 35th Anniversary for the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers
Behind July’s Existing-Home Sales Cooldown
After steadily rising for four straight months, stubbornly low inventory levels and affordability pressures caused existing-home sales to falter in July. Just how bad is the current supply situation? Consider the fact that we were saying a year ago that inventory was too low. Now? Supply at the end of July is 5.8 percent lower… Continue Reading Behind July’s Existing-Home Sales Cooldown
Rural Housing Service: The Silent Surge
The 2014 HMDA data provide interesting market insights. The FHA continues to shrink giving way to an expanding conventional market. The most dramatic change from a decade ago is the role of the Veterans Administration, Rural Housing Service (RHS), and the Farm Service Agency (FSA). These latter two programs are not well known, but have… Continue Reading Rural Housing Service: The Silent Surge
Existing-Home Sales Lose Momentum in July
Stubbornly low inventory coupled with continued price increases led to a 3.2 percent decline nationwide. How did your region fare?Powered by WPeMatico
Major Redesign Slated for Loan Forms
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac said Wednesday the standardized form borrowers use to apply for a mortgage would be updated to make it easier on...Powered by WPeMatico
2016 Election: REALTORS® Positioned for Success
Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton would bring strong support for the real estate industry to the White House, NAR...Powered by WPeMatico