Real Estate News
U.S. Housing Prices Down in July
U.S. home prices fell 0.1% in July but rose 2.3% year over year. In the South Atlantic division, prices were flat monthly, up 0.8% annually. Read More
Home Repair, Remodeling Costs Outpace Inflation
Costs for home repairs and remodeling rose 3.4% year-over-year in Q2, driven mainly by labor costs, surpassing overall inflation. Read More
Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs. Read More
What to Know About a Government Shutdown
NAR identified eight programs that could be affected if Congress misses the Sept. 30 deadline, including home loans, flood insurance and housing services. Read More
Market Optimism Persists on Higher Rates
Mortgage rates rose last week despite the interest rate cut, but experts remain optimistic as more inventory and strong markets could boost home sales soon. Read More
NAR: More Buyers Went Under Contract in August
Contract signings went up on lower mortgage rates nationwide. In the South, they rose 3.1% in August and were up 4.2% compared a year ago. Read More
Staying Ahead When Social Media Trends Shift
Real estate professionals who adapt social media strategies and combine them with personal outreach maintain steady leads despite market shifts. Read More
Cybersecurity Tips to Protect Your Data
Expert Michael Nizich advises using strong passwords, multifactor authentication, credit locks and password managers avoid scams and safeguard your information. Read More
Consumer Sentiment Slips in September
U.S. consumer sentiment fell 5% in September as high prices and weaker economic expectations weighed on outlooks, though inflation hopes eased slightly. Read More