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AuthorSteph Matarazzo.  Date: August 24, 2022 12:25 am Houston has always been a leading Texas real estate market. A recent study ranked the city among the “top 10 markets for expansion.” At the time of this writing, the Houston market is thriving. Home values have been rising for some time. Experts

AuthorReal Estate Experts.  Date: August 23, 2022 9:15 pm Have you ever wanted to own your own castle? Well, it turns out that you don’t have to be a medieval lord or lady to make your dream a reality. There are plenty of castles, mansions, and fortresses around the US that are up for sale right now

Applications Open for 2023 REACH UK Program The mission of the REACH UK program is to accelerate the adoption of promising new technology across the real estate ecosystem. Media Contact:  Spencer High 202-383-1051 Technology

AuthorReal Estate Experts.  Date: August 22, 2022 12:55 am For the first time in more than 13 months, the Housing Affordability Index (HAI) has dropped below 100. As recently as September 2021, the index was soaring at 149. For reference, the number 100 is the benchmark used to determine whether hom

AuthorReal Estate Experts.  Date: August 21, 2022 11:01 pm Since the pandemic started, the real estate market has been on fire. Sellers have enjoyed fierce competition among buyers that has led to bidding wars and record-breaking prices. Rarely has the market seen such ferocity, with buyers scrambli

AuthorReal Estate Experts.  Date: August 21, 2022 9:20 pm Whether you’re the buyer or seller, the results of a home inspection can bring the transaction to a screeching halt. But, by understanding the process and knowing what to expect, both parties can assist in making the counter-offer negotiation

AuthorReal Estate Experts.  Date: August 21, 2022 7:03 pm Wisconsin offers a variety of real estate investment opportunities, depending on your budget and preferences. From bustling downtowns to rural farmland, there’s something for everyone in the Badger State. In this article, we’ll explore some t

A number of metrics that reflect a cooling market are now leveling off—among them, housing supply and the share of sellers slashing their list prices—as would-be sellers back away in response to dampened homebuyer demand. The housing-market slowdown is starting to slow down. Fewer homeowners are lis

Existing-Home Sales Retreated 5.9% in July July 2022 existing-home sales were down 5.9% from June and 20.2% from one year ago, with all four regions of the U.S. recording declines. Media Contact:  Troy Green 202-383-1042

Investors scooped up more homes in the second quarter than before the pandemic, but purchases leveled off from their 2021 peak as investors reacted to the slowing housing market in different ways. Some took advantage of cooling competition and elevated rental demand, while others pressed pause in ho

About 63,000 home-purchase agreements were called off in July, equal to 16% of homes that went under contract that month. That’s the highest rate in more than two years. Nationwide, roughly 63,000 home-purchase agreements fell through in July, equal to 16.1% of homes that went under contract that mo

AuthorReal Estate Experts.  Date: August 14, 2022 12:16 pm Buying a foreclosure is one of the best ways to save money on a home purchase. But where do you find foreclosures? Can a real estate agent help you buy a foreclosed home? And, is the buying process the same as buying a non-foreclosed home? H

AuthorReal Estate Experts.  Date: August 14, 2022 11:33 am You have many options when it comes to selling your home. You can sell through a real estate agent, or you can sell it yourself. You can also take the more unique route of selling your home to a company that buys houses for cash. One such co

AuthorReal Estate Experts.  Date: August 14, 2022 10:48 am Using an open listing agreement is a great way to list your property for sale while still giving yourself the option to sell the property yourself. This type of agreement is most commonly used in residential real estate transactions, but can

AuthorReal Estate Experts.  Date: August 14, 2022 7:13 am Developing a real estate counter-offer strategy for buyers is not an easy task. There are many factors to consider when making an offer on a home. The following is a guide to assist you in developing your own strategy. 1) When Do You Make a C

AuthorRebecca Csiszar.  Date: August 13, 2022 2:53 am If you’ve been looking at rural real estate, you may have found it easy to get lost in the weeds (literally and figuratively). You want to buy smart about the property you purchase and how you invest your money. Avoid the mistakes that so many ru

AuthorSteph Matarazzo.  Date: August 12, 2022 5:28 pm How much DO real estate agents make? This is a valid question when deciding to move or buy a home. The post How Do Real Estate Agents Get Paid and How Much Do They Make? appeared first on FastExpert.

Higher mortgage rates and home prices are pushing some house hunters out of the market, leaving those who remain with more options and negotiating power. Nationwide, 44.3% of home offers written by Redfin agents faced competition on a seasonally adjusted basis in July, compared with a revised rate o

New listings are down 12% from a year ago as sellers respond to waning homebuyer demand. Still, overall housing supply is on the rise—a sign that buyers are pulling back more than sellers. More homeowners are holding off on selling as the housing market cools, fueling the largest decline in home lis

In Q2 2022, 80% of Metros Saw Double-Digit Price Rise Housing affordability declined as the monthly mortgage payment on a typical existing single-family home with a 20% down payment skyrocketed. Media Contact:  Troy Green 202-383-1042