Pending home sales during February were up by 1.6% from January, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). On a year-over-year basis, pending sales were down by 7%. NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) increased to 75.6 in February; an index of 100 is...
Median-priced single-family homes and condos remained less affordable during the first quarter of this year compared to historical averages in more than 95% of counties around the U.S., according to a new data report from ATTOM. The report found the major expenses on...
Warren Buffett may be getting a large wave of new neighbors if readers of Forbes Advisor follow the publication’s advice that Omaha, Nebraska, is the best city to move to in 2024. Omaha scored a perfect 100 out of 100 based on the point system created by Forbes...
Wisconsin recorded a bumper crop of new home listings last month with a 20.9% year-over-year spike, according to data from the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA). Total listings increased 7.5% in the state year-over-year, which was credited for the 3.1% annual...
The lead plaintiff in the Sitzer/Burnett case stated that landmark lawsuit was based on her real estate agent’s refusal to negotiate her commission – but rather than sue the agent, she was steered into suing the trade association representing real estate...
In the wake of the $418 million settlement by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) that will result in changes to the real estate agent commission structure, a new problem arose regarding veterans seeking to buy a home using a VA home loan. Under the current...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 22-26
