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Nationwide existing-home sales dipped significantly in November, reaching their slowest pace in more than one-and-a-half years, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest housing report. All four…

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015 Since 2008, the Federal Reserve has kept a zero-interest rate policy in place. But on Wednesday, in a largely…

Realtor.com®’s chief economist warns that the nation is in a rental affordability crisis and that local leaders need to “wake up” and respond before matters turn even more…

Aside from the need to upgrade worn out features, two of the biggest reasons owners put money into remodeling are to increase the home’s value and to improve…

The percentage of repeat home buyers has fallen 40 percent between 2002 and 2014, according to mortgage financing giant Fannie Mae’s research. Why the drastic drop? Jude Landis,…

Purchasing a home for the first time is one of the most exciting and important decisions someone can make. Making a mistake in the process can be devastating….

Purchasing a home for the first time is one of the most exciting and important decisions someone can make. Making a mistake in the process can be devastating….

For home buyers chasing bargains, they may want to act fast. Closings in January provide the best discount for home buyers, according to Lawrence Yun, the chief economist…

Renovations are mostly done not only for a home owner’s comfort but to add value to their home. However, in some cases, home owners may end up making…

Average fixed-rate mortgages mostly remained unchanged this week as the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continues to remain 4 percent, Freddie Mac reports. Freddie Mac reports the following national averages…

The U.S. is nearing the 10-year anniversary of the 2006-2007 housing bubble. Should Americans be worried that history could repeat itself? After all, home prices have risen above…

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is getting closer to moving over 4 percent, as mortgage rates climb for the second week in a row. Freddie Mac reports that fixed-rate…

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is getting closer to moving over 4 percent, as mortgage rates climb for the second week in a row. Freddie Mac reports that fixed-rate…

Rising home prices over the last few years are finally putting more money back into home sellers’ pockets. Homeowners who sold during the third quarter saw an average…

You’re touring a property with a buyer when they spot a big crack in the driveway, sidewalk, or concrete patio area. Should the crack make them be concerned…

From NAR.org For many first-time home buyers, condominiums are an affordable way to get on that first rung of home ownership. Yet financing for condos can be a…

The Federal Reserve once again decided not to raise the federal funds rate this month, saying the economy is still falling short of benchmarks. That likely means home…