Market News December 20

Market News December 20

Top Housing Hot Spots for 2025Recently, NAR released a list of 10 metro markets that they're expecting to be next year's top performers. Their picks were based on criteria such as job growth, favorable financing, numbers of renters who are planning to buy, migration...
Market News December 13

Market News December 13

Demand For Mortgages on the RiseMortgage application volume rose 2.8% earlier this month as potential homebuyers responded to a combined dip in mortgage rates and higher inventory.The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan...
Market News December 6

Market News December 6

Social Media Ideas for DecemberCreating content this month may seem difficult, especially as business can be slow. However, you have plenty of opportunities for spreading cheer and increasing your Likes and followers, such as these.Begin a holiday countdown. In...
Market News November 29

Market News November 29

Thanksgiving Greetings and GratitudeWhether you're planning a family meal or a casual Friendsgiving, let's both take the time to think about the relationships that we're genuinely thankful for. May your Thanksgiving holiday include warmth, laughter and time spent with...
Market News November 22

Market News November 22

Best Practices for Listings with HOAsThe 2024 NAR Consumer Profile reported that the typical age of home sellers hit a record high of 63 years old. They're moving to be closer to family and friends, but downsizing isn't as popular as you might think. Around 12% moved...
Market News November 15

Market News November 15

Home Price Rises Continue to WaneHere's some good news for your would-be homebuyers: the warp-speed home price increases we've seen during the past three years are losing momentum. According to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, home price growth during...
Market News November 8

Market News November 8

Home Price Rises Continue to WaneHere's some good news for your would-be homebuyers: the warp-speed home price increases we've seen during the past three years are losing momentum. According to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, home price growth during...
Market News November 1

Market News November 1

Pending Home Sales Up in Most Metro AreasDemand for homes is proving surprisingly resilient in the weeks before Election Day. Pending home sales rose 3.5% annually during the four weeks ending October 20, which added up to the next-to-biggest increase in three years....
Market News October 25

Market News October 25

Many First-time Buyers Waiting Until 2025While some types of sales have actually increased in the weeks before a presidential election, others haven't...and unfortunately, this includes homes.A Redfin survey found that 23% of respondents who are planning to buy a home...
Market News October 18

Market News October 18

Scare Up More Business This MonthHalloween is the third-most popular holiday, and 70% of Americans are planning to celebrate it in some fashion. Here's how you can join them.Decorate your office with fun, spooky decor and play your favorite Halloween songs.Host a...