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US Housing Market Is Stuck With Only 25 of Every 1,000 Homes Sold So Far in 2024: Report
A Saltbox Home Older Than the US Constitution Now for Sale for Just $75,000. Take a Look
Home Selling Tips: Can Sellers Refuse To Pay the Fees of a Buyer’s Agent?
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Fed Slashes Interest Rates, But Mortgage Rates Surge Up To 6.72% - Here's Why It's Happening
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New Real Estate Platform Allows US Homebuyers To Check The Political Affiliations Of Their Neighbors For Free
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NYC Bill Relieving Renters Of Broker Fees Passes Without Mayor's Signature. Real Estate Groups Are Suing To Stop It
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Suspect In UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing Hails From Real Estate Family, Grew Up In This $800K Home
A new analysis from Redfin found that the income needed to afford a home in the US fell to $115,000 nationally, but this is lower in several cities. 
Real Estate Tips: 4 Things To Watch Out for in New Homebuying Contracts
Some terms and conditions outlined in new contracts may be unfamiliar to home buyers and could potentially cost them hundreds of dollars. This guide lists key things to watch out for in real estate contracts. 
Income Needed To Buy a Typical Home in the US Falls to $115K, Marks First Decline Since June 2020
The income needed to buy a median-priced home in the US fell to 1.4% year-over-year in August 2024 after mortgage rates dipped to 6.5%. 
Buyer Season Is Near: Here Is the Best Time To Become a Homeowner in the US
Market conditions during a seven-day period from Sept. 20 to Oct. 9 allows buyers to save around $14,000. 
Is the American Dream Impossible? 60% of Americans Say They Don’t Feel Capable of Owning a Home
A survey found that more than half of Americans do not believe they can afford a home in today's housing market, with 53% citing the inability to afford a down payment as the reason. 
Real Estate Tip: Should You Pay Your Real Estate Agent if You Don’t Buy or Sell a House?
In this article, we'll explain what happens when a real estate transaction falls through, including whether or not you owe your agent a commission. 
30% Home Financing Rule Is Dead; Here’s the New Rule for First-Time Buyers Amid Housing Affordability Crisis
The average sticker price for homes in the US is now $439,000, which accounts for nearly 50% of the typical income of a first-time buyer. 
US Home Sales Fell To Lowest Level Ever Recorded Despite Declining Mortgage Rates
Pending home sales in the US dropped by 5.5% in July even as mortgage rates declined from the 8% peak in October 2023. 
US Buyers Must Earn $80,000 To Afford a Typical Starter Home; Median Earners Priced Out of 25 Housing Markets
Median workers in the United States earn $59,436 yearly, about $20,000 less than needed to afford a typical starter home. 
Should You Sell Your House When Mortgage Rates are Dropping?
Falling mortgage rates can create unique circumstances in the US housing market. Here's how sellers can benefit or put themselves at a disadvantage if they sell their home when mortgage rates are declining.
