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Are Home Prices Rising Too Fast?
Every home owner wants to see prices rise, but when prices rise too fast, there may be reason for concern.
Supply Constraints in West Slow Contract Signings
NAR's forward-looking pending home sales index slipped 4.4 percent in December, signaling a loss of momentum in contract signings, but the easing seems to be more about inventory shortages than weak demand, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says.
New-Home Prices Pick Up Strength
Sales of new single-family homes posted the first annual gain in seven years as median prices continued to rise, the Commerce Department reports.
Pending Home Sales Down in December but Remain on Uptrend
Pending home sales declined in December but have stayed above year-ago levels for 20 consecutive months.
Video Increasingly Important in the Home Search
Today's buyers are relying more and more on the use of videos to help them with their search for a home. See the statistics on the types of videos they're watching.
Confidence Index Up For All Property Types
The year 2012 ended on a high note for real estate, with the current conditions confidence index up across all property types.
The Future of 55+ Housing
The numbers are looking up for the 55-plus housing market. But there's a question of how long these numbers will be available, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Existing-Home Sales Slip in December, Prices Continue to Rise; 2012 Totals Up
Existing-home sales eased in December but are well above a year ago, while limited inventory maintained the upward momentum in home prices, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Total sales in 2012 were the highest in five years, while the annual price rose the most since 2005.
Profile of International Home Buying in Miami
This report highlights the results of a survey of international sales experiences of Miami Realtors in 2011. It found that international sales are an important and growing niche market in Miami.
Profile of International Home Buyers in Florida
This report highlights the results of a survey of international sales experiences of Florida REALTORS® in 2012.