More buyers are saying that summer is the best time to purchase a home, according to the latest Prudential Real Estate Consumer Outlook Survey.
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“Builders are adding inventory in anticipation of a further release of pent-up demand,” according to the National Association of Home Builders.
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In a new pilot program, The California Association of REALTORS® will soon publish the names and photos of members who violate the Code of Ethics in a members-only section.
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Nearly 10 million U.S. households are underwater, and without equity, they can’t afford the broker fees, closing costs, and down payments for their next home. That’s having a huge effect on housing.
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Median home-sale prices rose 6.1 percent year-over-year in April, a fraction of the 16.4 percent year-over-year pace last year, according to brokerage ZipRealty’s latest report.
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A new study shows that buyers are inclined to pay the same amount for a home staged with “ugly” furniture versus “good furniture, as well as neutral versus outlandish wall colors.
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