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NAR’s annual conference and expo comes to Boston

More than 10,000 Realtors are expected to attend the NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience event being held Nov. 8-10

An old-school house — no pun intended

In the 1920s, this historic building educated the children of Krakow, Wisconsin. Now, it’s move-in ready.

Most Americans would purchase a haunted house

Fifty-four percent of Americans would move into a haunted house, according to Clever Real Estate. Meanwhile, 95% say they’re more scared of home repairs.

How to sell a home that’s — allegedly — full of ghosts

Four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, original wood flooring … and a pattern of paranormal activity. These are the features agent Heather Bland had to manage when overseeing the sale of Whispers Estate — one of the Midwest’s most haunted homes.

Case-Shiller: Home prices hit all-time high again in August, but rate of increase slowed 

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index hit a new record in August, marking the 15th month in a row of new highs. 

New-home sales post surprise gain in September 

The median price of a new home sold during the month was also up, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

NAR: Existing-home sales dip again in September 

Sales slid 1% compared to August, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

Mortgage rates tick higher for the third straight week

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.44%. 

Single-family housing starts increase for the second month in a row 

Multifamily starts, meanwhile, declined, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said.    

Builder confidence rises again

October’s increase comes as inflation slows and mortgage rates decline. 

RE/MAX: Pace of home sales slides in September as summer-selling season ends  

At the same time, the median-sales price declined from August, according to the RE/MAX National Housing Report. 

Bridging the brain divide: How agents can connect with neurodivergent clients

Real estate agents cannot ask clients about a diagnosis … So, how can you best serve neurodivergent clients?

Top Dog Properties joins CENTURY 21

Founded in 2021 by broker/owner Gregory Peterson, Top Dog Properties has forged a reputation within some of Colorado’s most luxurious markets.

Hospital turned haunted house turned home for sale

The Katy Hospital was built in Parsons, Kansas, in 1916. Now, two buildings from the historic institution are for sale, as is, for $50,000 each.

Former firehouse with fancy updates

Firehouse No. 7 in St. Louis may look like, well, a firehouse. But inside, there’s over 7,000 square feet of luxurious living space.

Buying a starter home is more affordable; first annual drop since 2020

The amount a homebuyer needs to earn to afford a median priced starter home is down 0.4% from last year, marking the first annual decline since August 2020.

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