Real Estate News
Turning Green Into Gold With Lawn Care
A beautiful lawn can add serious value to your home, increasing your home's price by 5%. Landscaping improvements often offer 100% or more ROI. Read More
Homebuyer Optimism Increases in July
Housing sentiment inched up as Fannie Mae’s index rose to 71.8. Job loss fears fell, home price and mortgage rate outlooks improved, but buying conditions declined. Read More
Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think
Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth. Read More
Mortgage Rates at Lowest Level in Months
Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.63%, the lowest since April, from 6.72% last week, while 15-year rates dropped to 5.75% from 5.85%. Read More
Hurricane Forecasts Hold Steady
Experts still expect a busier-than-usual hurricane season, though they're less certain about the outlook. Warm ocean waters could lead to more storms ahead. Read More
New Construction Price Premium Hits All-Time Low
Newly built homes are more plentiful nationwide and a better value on a per-square foot basis, particularly in the South, Realtor.com said. Read More
Coastal Living Tied to Longer Life
New research shows people living within 30 miles of the ocean or gulf tend to live longer. Florida has the longest coastline in the continental U.S. Read More
NAR Joins America’s Housing Comeback Initiative
The initiative promotes local policy solutions, infrastructure upgrades and partnerships to tackle housing supply and affordability challenges nationwide. Read More
A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan
Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday? Read More