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Realtors® Midyear Forecast

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) – A stronger economy, wage growth and an improving job market are expected to march home sales and prices higher in 2018, but low supply and weakening affordability will tamper the rate of increases, according to … Continue reading →

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Midyear Forecast: Home Sales, Prices to Rise Despite Inventory, Affordability Challenges

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

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Metro Home-Price Growth Quickens to 5.7% in the 1st Quarter

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (May 14, 2018) – Inventory levels hovering at all-time lows weighed down home sales and fueled faster price appreciation during the first three months of the year, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors®. … Continue reading →

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When to Drop Your Listing Price

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Though low inventory is prompting buyers to raise their offers in order to beat out competitors, you still want your sellers to know: an overpriced listing will linger on the market. Buyers pay attention to … Continue reading →

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Pending Home Sales Strengthen 3.5% in October

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (November 29, 2017) — Pending home sales rebounded strongly in October following three straight months of diminishing activity, but still continued their recent slide of falling behind year ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All major … Continue reading →

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Homes Are More Affordable Than 20 Years Ago

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, November 08, 2017 Homes are actually more affordable now than they were in the late 1990s, according to the latest Mortgage Monitor Report by Black Knight Inc., a mortgage data and performance information provider. … Continue reading →

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Existing-Home Sales Inch 0.7 Percent Higher in September

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (October 20, 2017) — After three straight monthly declines, existing-home sales slightly reversed course in September, but ongoing supply shortages and recent hurricanes muted overall activity and caused sales to fall back on an annual basis, according to the … Continue reading →

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How Big a Gamble is a Condemned Home?

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, October 11, 2017 It could be the deal of a lifetime or your client’s worst nightmare. But just because a house has been condemned doesn’t mean it can’t be a fit for buyers who … Continue reading →

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Millions of Middle-Income Homeowners Stand to Lose Under “Big 6” Tax Proposal

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (September 27, 2017) – A group of legislators and administration leaders known as the “Big 6” today released an outline for comprehensive tax reform that if enacted, according to the National Association of Realtors®, could lead to a tax … Continue reading →

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Realtors® Midyear Forecast

Midyear Forecast: Home Sales, Prices to Rise Despite Inventory, Affordability Challenges

Metro Home-Price Growth Quickens to 5.7% in the 1st Quarter

When to Drop Your Listing Price

Pending Home Sales Strengthen 3.5% in October

Homes Are More Affordable Than 20 Years Ago

Existing-Home Sales Inch 0.7 Percent Higher in September

How Big a Gamble is a Condemned Home?

Millions of Middle-Income Homeowners Stand to Lose Under “Big 6” Tax Proposal

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