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Builders: Lot Shortages at Record Highs
Shortages of buildable lots reached a new record low in May.
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Cash Sales Lowest Since 2008
For the first two months of 2016, the share of cash sales averaged 35.6 percent.
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Average Time to Close: 44 Days
New mortgage rules that took effect this past fall are showing little impact on delaying transactions, a new report...
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Existing-Home Sales Up, Despite Challenges
Inventory shortages and affordability challenges continue to hit many housing markets, but sales are still climbing....
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Mortgage Rates Remain Near 2016 Lows
"Although there was minimal change in rates this week, the hawkish tone of Wednesday's Fed minutes release had an...
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The 2016 Builder Report Cards Are In
Who’s at the top of the class? BUILDER online released its annual ratings of public builders’ efforts in 2015. See...
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Owners Overly Optimistic About Home’s Price
However, home owners’ estimations are getting closer to appraisers’ opinions of value, a new index shows.
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Builders Hampered by Soaring Regulatory Costs
Home builders say complying with new construction regulations has prompted their costs to skyrocket, which is making it...
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NAR: Home Prices Maintain Strong Growth
“Current home owners in many metro areas – especially those who purchased a home immediately after the downturn –...
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Make a Cramped Space Feel More Open
Show off the spaciousness of your listings’ rooms, even when square footage is limited.
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