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Home prices aren't falling as buyers accept the new normal of 7% mortgage rates, Compass CEO says
"We're in an environment where 7% mortgage rates are now the new normal, and people are accepting it," Compass CEO Robert Reffkin said.
Surprising predictors of home prices
How much is your home worth? You might be surprised at some of the indicators that determine a home’s value, covered by Yuqing Pan in this article from realtor.com. Home buyers and owners want to know which way prices are heading. Are valuations heading up, up, up, making it the perfect time to buy? Or are they …
Selling Your Home? Price It Right From the Start!
In today’s market, where demand is outpacing supply in many regions of the country, pricing a house is one of the biggest challenges real estate professionals face. Sellers often want to price their home higher than recommended, and many agents go along with the idea to keep their clients happy. How
How Much Does ‘Walkability’ Affect Home Prices?
The sale price of a home rose for every additional point on a scale of pedestrian friendliness, but not as much at the luxury end, a new study shows
How Airbnb Affects Home Prices and Rents
The home-sharing service’s listings may take long-term rentals off the market in an area.
How Home Prices Are Faring In Your City
The National Association of Realtors released data showing how home prices have changed in 172 metropolitan areas.
How Fast Internet Affects Home Prices
Real-estate agents across the country are seeing more home buyers preferring areas and homes based on access to high-speed Internet, and recent studies show the availability has a big impact on pricing.
Why Median Home Prices Are Rising: It’s More Than Just the Values
Home prices keep rising, but not just because they're worth more. Sales of higher-end homes are skewing that median home price figure upward.
Why Slowing Home Price Growth Is Good For Everyone
Home price appreciation is destined to slow further, and in some areas of the country, it is going to slow sharply. Income ratios and soon-to-be-rising interest rates will drive a leveling off of home prices, particularly in the most expensive markets in the country.
How Your Home Price & Market Time Are Related
With rare exception, most home sellers hope to sell their property for the most money possible, a perfectly reasonable approach. Yet if you overprice your property in an attempt to maximize your re…
How is home price growth pushing sellers to market?
Homeowners are responding to home price gains by putting their homes on the market at a pace 10% faster than this time last year.
5 Surprising Things You Can Negotiate Into Your Home Price When Selling
By Abigail Sawyer When you're ready to list your home on the real estate market, you conduct a thorough inspection and fix any problem areas. You make your house look shiny and new by replacing broke...
Are Home Prices Softening or Are They Falling?
We are beginning to see reports that more housing inventory is coming to the market and that buyer demand may not be increasing at the same pace it did earlier this year. The result will be many headlines written to address the impact that these two situations will have on home values.
Is Home Price Appreciation at the Tipping Point?
The appreciation of home prices is slowing down, according to a new report. See how this moderation can impact the market.
6 Home Pricing Mistakes To Avoid!
Homeowners who put their property on the market are looking to get the best possible return on their investment. Try to avoid these home pricing mistakes!
Home Price Increases Vary By Location
Asking prices lead actual home sales prices by a month or two. And, because of this, they are a good indicator of where home prices are headed. According to Trulia’s most recent Price Monitor…
Where are home prices headed this fall?
After a red hot summer for housing, prices may start slowing down -- or not
Are Home Prices Rising Too Fast?
Every home owner wants to see prices rise, but when prices rise too fast, there may be reason for concern.
The Future of Home Price Appreciation and What It Means for You
Many consumers are wondering what will happen with home values over the next few years.
Surprising connection between tech, home prices
Tech companies didn't push real estate prices higher: Tech companies were drawn to places that were already expensive, according to a new report.
Is There a Correlation Between Home Prices and the Super Bowl?
Is there a correlation between real estate prices and Super Bowl appearances? We've found some facts that suggest there may be one!
