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NAR thinks these cities will be ‘housing hot spots’ in 2025

There are 10 factors that influence this prediction, NAR said.

Home tours, mortgage applications rise as 2024 market enters home stretch

More buyers are touring homes and applying for mortgages as the 2024 housing market enters its home stretch, according to a new Redfin report.

COMPASS acquires @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate

COMPASS has acquired @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate.

Doughnut-shaped home for sale in Indiana

Nestled in rural Indiana, this circular home is nicknamed “The Round House” — and it’s not hard to see why!

NAR lawsuit settlement receives final approval in federal court

Ruling brings an end to the Sitzer-Burnett legal saga.

Family, friends and funds: The big motivators for relocation in 2024

Realtors say about one-third of their relocation clients moved to be closer to friends and family this year, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

Case-Shiller: Home prices hit an all-time high for the 16th month in a row in September 

Despite the new record in September, the rate of increase continues to slow. 

Builder confidence increases for the third straight month

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increases again.

Buyer’s agent commissions remain mostly unchanged under NAR’s new rules

The new findings come from real estate tech strategist Mike DelPrete.

NAR: Existing-home sales rebound in October 

The increase follows two months of declines, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

An earth-sheltered, weather-proof sanctuary

In Spruce Pine, North Carolina, this hillside house is carved directly from the earth. It’s listed on Special Finds for $352,000.

New single-family housing construction dips in October 

Multifamily construction, meanwhile, rose on a monthly basis. 

NAR: FSBOs hit record low; homeseller age hits record high

NAR’s 2024 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers included several record-setting stats about homesellers and FSBOs.

Buyers return to market post presidential election

Buyers had been sitting on the sidelines awaiting the election’s outcome, as well as drops in mortgage rates, but they are back and looking to buy.

2025 home trend predictions: technology meets old-world charm

Homeowners and buyers will prioritize nostalgic, old-world design sensibilities juxtaposed with modern sustainability technologies next year, according to Zillow.

NAR: Homebuyer age hits record high while share of first-time buyers hits record low

The market share of first-time homebuyers has dropped to 24%: a historic low, according to NAR. The median homebuyer age also hit a record-high of 56.

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