RENOVATIONS THAT WILL BOOST YOUR LISTING PRICE via realtor.com—When it comes time to sell your home, some renovation projects can provide a bigger price bump than others. Using a statistical analysis of listings on Realtor.com®, our economic research team... Read More

EXISTING-HOME SALES RETREAT AS MEDIAN SALE PRICE JUMPS via themortgagepoint.com—While supply has inched up in some parts of the country, August experienced a decline in existing-home sales, according to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). The Midwest had no... Read More

CONSUMERS FEELING MORE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT HOUSING MARKET’S FUTURE via themortgagepoint.com—Although there was little change in the general sentiment of homebuyers, the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) rose 0.6 points to 72.1 in August as consumers expressed far... Read More

HOUSING MARKET TRENDS via realtor.com—The 2024 summer housing market is wrapping up by shifting to a more buyer-friendly environment. Lower prices, an increase in listings, and longer time on the market are giving buyers more time and flexibility to... Read More