March New Home Sales: Back on Track
On the heels of a disappointing existing home sales report, the underlying fundamental strengths of the housing market came through clearly in March's new home sales figures.
Market Trends
Home Value Cooling Is More About Changes in Demand Than Supply (March 2019 Market Report)
For the past four months, new for-sale inventory – the number of homes listed in a given month that were not on the market during the previous month – has fallen on an annual basis.
March Existing Home Sales: A Step Back, But Still Moving Forward
Despite the step backward from February’s release, today’s report still paints an encouraging picture for the housing market.
Listing Features That Sell: If You’ve Got These, Flaunt Them
Kitchen amenities were six of the top 10 listing features among homes that sold for more than expected in 2017 and 2018. And that doesn't even include wine cellars, which are associated with kitchens and made the list as well.
March Housing Starts: Still No Momentum
The lackluster March report is a surprise, with housing starts still not regaining the momentum expected from lower interest rates, a strong labor market and other bullish economic signals.
Strong Chinese Data Drive Mortgage Rates to Highest Levels in Almost a Month
Mortgage rates rose this week, riding strong Chinese economic data to their highest levels in almost a month.
Homes With Solar Panels Sell for 4.1% More
Nationally, homes with solar-energy systems sold for 4.1% more on average than comparable homes without solar power. For the median-valued home, that translates to an additional $9,274.
Mortgage Rates Inch Lower as Reports Show Inflation Staying in Check
Mortgage rates drifted slightly lower this week, held in check by price growth that remains below the target set by the Federal Reserve.
Selling a Home Costs $20,851, Most of It Taxes and Commissions
With more than half of sellers doing so for the first time, these common but often overlooked expenses might come as a surprise.
Quiz: Which Listing Features Could Help Your House Sell for More?
We're not saying you should build or add these things to your home just to help it sell. We're also not saying that it's necessarily these features that account for the price boost. However, listings that mention these features do sell for more—sometimes a lot more.
