Pending Home Sales Show Modest Improvement, but Market Remains Subdued The National Association of REALTORS® reported today that pending home sales increased by 2.0% in February 20251. However, this modest gain comes with some caveats: Year-over-year decline: Despite the monthly increase, pending transactions are down 3.6% compared to February 2024. ...
Continue ReadingSummary 0f The Clear Cooperation Policy Announcement March 25, 2025 The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced that it will retain the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) without changes. However, NAR is introducing a new policy called “Multiple Listing Options for Sellers,” which includes “delayed marketing exempt listings.” This allows ...
Continue ReadingOne Homebuying Step You Don’t Want To Skip: Pre-Approval There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown of what it is and why it’s so important right now. What Is Pre-Approval? Pre-approval is like getting a green light ...
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Avoid These Frightful Mistakes: Homebuying Pitfalls That Haunt Today’s Market 
Avoid These Top Homebuyer Mistakes in Today’s Market No one likes making mistakes, especially when they happen in what’s likely the biggest transaction of your life – buying a home. That’s why partnering with a trusted agent is so important. Here’s a sneak peek at the most common missteps buyers are making ...
Continue ReadingWhy Home Sales Bounce Back After Presidential Elections Historically, home sales tend to rise following presidential elections, as market uncertainty lessens and consumer confidence improves. Buyers and sellers who were hesitant before the election often re-enter the market, fueling demand. This post-election boost is beneficial for the housing industry, providing ...
Continue ReadingWhy Your House Will Shine in Today’s Market Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from. So, know that if you’ve got moving on your mind, your house can really stand out. ...
Continue ReadingCurious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices. Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling, here’s a look at what the experts ...
Continue ReadingAugust 2024 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report The number of homes actively for sale continues to be elevated compared with last year, growing by 35.8%, a 10th straight month of growth, and now sits at the highest since May 2020. The total number of unsold homes, including homes that are ...
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