Real Estate

“If you’re regularly paying your rent on time, that’s a good indication you will also pay your mortgage on time,” says the Federal Housing commissioner.

Pending home sales are posting annual losses in the double-digits as home buyers continue to back away from the market due to surging mortgage rates.

The monthly mortgage payment on a $400,000 loan is about $2,470 compared to $1,660 a year ago, according to NAR.

Leslie Rouda Smith, the association’s president, joins administration officials and other housing leaders to discuss a comprehensive plan to address shortages.

Still, homeowners are faring well, with property prices surging despite a pullback in buyer demand, says NAR’s chief economist.

Despite an unexpected jump in new construction in September, demand for new homes is falling due to high prices and mortgage rates. Builders are lowering their asks to boost buyer traffic.

NAR Spire pairs real estate pros in underserved areas with experienced practitioners to help them find new business opportunities.

Monthly mortgage payments are 60% higher than a year ago, according to NAR. Buyers can save by shopping around for different types of loans.

Real estate professionals are deepening their involvement in giving back to the communities, according to a new NAR report.

At NAR’s iOi Summit this month, the annual Pitch Battle will aim to identify the next great innovation to help your business flourish.

Borrowers stand to save thousands by gathering multiple quotes from lenders.

Property managers and other real estate professionals must follow these steps to stay in compliance with federal and state consumer data regulations.

If borrowing costs get just a little higher, the average household may be blocked from homeownership, warns an NAR economist.

How this year’s finalists for NAR’s Good Neighbor Awards have accomplished extraordinary feats to improve their communities through volunteerism.

Housing volatility is pushing more sellers to work with real estate pros rather than go it alone. Here’s how to capitalize on higher interest in your real estate services.

The REALTORS® Relief Foundation has given $1 million to help with emergency housing needs during the cleanup.

As the average for a 30-year loan rises again, an NAR researcher says higher borrowing costs have triple the impact on monthly mortgage payments.

They admit hiding a known issue with the home, which is against the law in most states. These are the 13 most common problems buyers find after closing a transaction.

Pending home sales in July dropped nearly 20% year over year as the housing market continues to slow. But a turnaround is in sight, says Lawrence Yun.

In another sign of a reversal of fortune for homebuilders, new-home sales in July tumbled to their slowest pace in six years.