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Jan 2, 2025 · Week after week in 2024, the residential brokerage world was flooded with industry-shaking news, making it a challenge for real estate professionals to keep up with the headlines …

Nov 9, 2024 · BOSTON, Mass. — A year ago, the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors predicted a rebound in 2024. It never materialized, but he now thinks that after more …

2 days ago · The real estate industry had to contend with a fair amount of bad news in 2024, but sales of newly built homes were often a bright spot, and they ended the year strong. …

Oct 23, 2024 · A closer look at the biggest opportunities. The report describes 20 specific opportunities for those in residential real estate — from agents and brokers to NAR, state and …

Dec 26, 2024 · Turning the page on another year is going to have a different feel for the real estate industry compared to the start of 2024. A year ago, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages were …

5 days ago · The housing market seemed to be making a last-ditch effort to pull ahead in December, but it wasn't enough to keep 2024 from being the slowest year in three decades for …

Oct 24, 2024 · Key points: New home sales were up 6.3% compared to a year ago, a stark contrast to existing home sales, which have stalled out this fall. Mortgage rates are continuing …

Nov 21, 2024 · Key points: October existing home sales posted the first year-over-year increase since July 2021, rising nearly 3%. But with mortgage rates back up, the outlook for next year …

Oct 7, 2024 · Homebuyer sentiment reached its highest level in more than two years in September, but that may not last as mortgage rates continue to rise. The Fannie Mae Home …