July RE/MAX National Housing Report on MLS Data from 53 Metro Areas. Halfway through 2017, the U.S. housing market is on pace for yet another record year as four of the last half a year have topped same month sales from 2016, as reported by the July 2017 RE/MAX National Housing Report. June home ... » Learn More about First Half of 2017 Finishes with Record Sales, Prices
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Widespread refis ignited housing problems
Mortgage refinance activity may have been the true hidden culprit behind the housing crisis, according to a new report by the Urban Institute (UI) written by Laurie Goodman, co-director of UI's Housing Finance Policy Center. Widespread refis ignited housing problems Mortgage ... » Learn More about Widespread refis ignited housing problems
May’s Fast Home Sales Set Post-Recession History
Following a brief dip in April home sales, the U.S. housing market returned to seasonally huge sales in May, increasing 20.6% from the previous month and 4.3% from May 2016, in accordance with the RE/MAX National Housing Report released today. In fact, it turned out to be the best May in terms of ... » Learn More about May’s Fast Home Sales Set Post-Recession History
Not A single investor bid accepted through Zillow Instant Offers
Hundreds of homeowners have received investor bids since Zillow launched Instant Offers, but none of them had been accepted as of June 5. On the other hand, the program has generated three listings for one agent, and she could possibly convert more Instant Offers leads in the days ... » Learn More about Not A single investor bid accepted through Zillow Instant Offers
Another Example of Why a Home Warranty is Worth it
We have always encouraged our sellers to offer a home warranty when they are selling their home, as well as our buyers we will typically include a home warranty when we submit their offer for them. So about 3 years ago we spoke with our representative with Fidelity National Home Warranty and ... » Learn More about Another Example of Why a Home Warranty is Worth it