According to a new study from Realtor.com®, the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cuts are poised to significantly impact real estate markets with the highest shares of owner-occupied homes with a mortgage, particularly in Washington D.C. and Denver.
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) rose 1.8 points in September to 73.9, its highest level in over two years, driven by record consumer optimism that mortgage rates will decline.
In the latest BAM interview, Andrew Flachner, co-founder of RealScout, joins Byron Lazine to dive into the key findings of The Teams Report, covering customer acquisition, lead nurture, and the industry’s outlook for 2025.
Realtor.com® reveals the top 10 U.S. markets for real estate investment in 2024, led by Dayton, Ohio. These metros offer home prices 21.7% below the U.S. average and rental vacancy rates as low as 4.8%, providing strong opportunities for property investors.
According to RentCafe’s 2024 report, 139 U.S. metros were ranked based on factors like cost of living, quality of life, and community spirit to determine the most livable cities, led by Portland, ME, and Lincoln, NE.
The Realtor.com® September Housing Report shows newly listed homes increased 11.6% year-over-year as mortgage rates dropped to a 24-month low following a 50 basis point Federal Reserve rate cut.
According to Zillow’s seller report, 78% of homeowners are motivated to sell due to major life events, such as changes in family size or job relocations. Most sellers take 3-4 months to decide, with 48% seeking a new location, more space, and/or a different layout.
According to recent surveys from Clever Real Estate and Real, the majority of agents remain opposed to NAR settlement changes, with 64% expressing opposition and 72% predicting a negative impact on the industry.
Apartment Therapy’s latest survey reveals the biggest challenges homebuyers face in 2024, from high prices and mortgage rates to unexpected costs. Learn what today’s buyers are prioritizing and the biggest deal breakers when shopping for homes.
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), using data from the Federal Reserve, reports that owners’ equity in real estate assets reached 72.7% in Q2 2024, marking the highest level since 1958.
Use these two powerful types of text messaging scripts for real estate agents to engage clients, address objections, and uncover buyer/seller motivation.
Walmart partnered with Alquist 3D to create one of the largest 3D-printed commercial real estate projects in U.S. history, expanding its Athens, TN Supercenter by 8,000 square feet.
