Real Estate News

 The newest sales tax holiday starts tomorrow (Saturday) and runs through Sept. 6 for storm-related items, including batteries and generators.  Read More  

 The Fed is expected to announce a modest cut to its key interest rate in mid-September. Interest rates impact mortgage rates.  Read More  

 Signals of early-stage homebuying demand, including home tours, are gaining momentum as mortgage rates stabilize at a 15-month low.  Read More  

 Sales of newly build homes rose 5.6% from a year earlier. Gradual improvements in the home building sector are forecast as mortgage interest rates go down.  Read More  

 Mike McGraw, 2023 president, is the 2024 Realtor of the Year. All award winners were recognized Thursday at the annual convention’s in-person Awards Luncheon.  Read More  

 [[{"value":"Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased to 6.46% from 6.49% last week. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 5.62% from 5.66%.  "}]]  Read More  

 Real estate pros who understand how to use and maximize the benefits of smart home tech and the data may have competitive business advantages.  Read More  

 NAR’s chief economist said consumers are seeing more choices, and affordability is improving due to lower interest rates.  Read More