WASHINGTON – June 21, 2018 – Three out of four (75 percent) of Americans think it’s a good time to sell a house, while 68 percent think it’s a good time to buy, according to research from the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) second quarter Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) survey. …continue →

ORLANDO, Fla. – May 14, 2018 – Florida’s housing market reported slightly more new listings and higher median prices during the first quarter of 2018, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. A shortfall of for-sale inventory continued to impact sales even as the number of owners listing their properties for sale inched up over the quarter; closed sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 60,204 in 1Q 2018, down slightly, 0.9 percent, from the 1Q 2017 figure. …continue →

TAMPA, Fla. – April 25, 2018 – If someone chose real estate sales as a career, what U.S. and Florida cities offer the most opportunity?

WalletHub compared 179 U.S. cities using 18 indicators in a report, 2018’s Best Places to Be a Real Estate Agent. To come up with a ranking, it studied things like sales per agent, annual median wage for an agent and the city’s housing-market health index. …continue →

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – April 2, 2018 – This year, the typical spring buyer is on the hunt for a three bedroom, two-bathroom home with a garage and up-to-date kitchen, according to a new survey released from realtor.com. The survey also found that family needs and rising rents are motivating millennials to get into the market, while 55+ buyers are looking for privacy and comfort in their new home.
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WASHINGTON – March 28, 2018 – Pending home sales snapped back in much of the country in February, but weakening affordability and a lack of inventory restricted overall activity compared to a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). …continue →