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NAR: Existing-home sales and days on market slide in April 

Multiple-offer situations have returned with the spring buying season while distressed and forced sales are “virtually nonexistent,” the National Association of REALTORS® said.

PulteGroup hires COO 

The hire follows the December 2022 firing of the homebuilder’s senior vice president for field operations, who had been tapped to become COO on Jan. 1. 

Single-family starts rise in April 

Single-family permits also posted a gain, indicating even more new homes are headed to today’s supply-constrained housing market. 

Builder confidence rebounds in May on tight existing inventory 

Homebuilder optimism was buoyed by continued shortages of new housing inventory, the National Association of Home Builders reported. 

NAR adds fair-housing training requirement to Realtor qualifications 

Realtors will be required to complete two hours of training every three years beginning in 2025. 

FHFA rescinds “unworkable” fee ahead of implementation 

The mortgage industry decried the proposed loan-level pricing adjustment for borrowers with higher debt-to-income ratios. 

MBA: Mortgage applications rise on lower rates 

Interest rates on mortgages of all types declined last week, spurring an uptick in borrowing, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported. 

Compass ranks No. 1 brokerage in Texas for Q1 sales volume

“We’re tremendously proud of our outstanding agents across Texas who put in the time and effort to make Compass the number one brokerage in Texas,” said Rachel Hocevar, president of Compass’ Southwest Region.

Redfin Launches ChatGPT plug-in to help buyers find a home

Redfin has launched a ChatGPT plug-in to help buyers find their new home, a potentially powerful tool in their arsenal as today’s homebuyers work to find the perfect home.

Lawrence Yun: Fed rate hike ‘unnecessary and harmful’

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said the Federal Reserve’s latest increase in its benchmark interest rate is an unnecessary threat to many small regional banks.

You can now reserve your very own 3D-printed home in West Texas

The homes will be constructed using materials that match the natural West Texas landscape, utilizing advanced engineering and robotics.

Keller Williams launches three more enrichment programs for agents 

The brokerage says the “business communities” — KW Operations, KW Wellness and KW Clarity — provide agents with specialized training, technology, coaching and referral opportunities. 

The new American luxury home, according to the National Association of Home Builders

According to the NAHB, The New American Home® represents the latest in luxury real estate. It was unveiled at their recent tradeshow.

A grand, gilded estate

Dubbed Kings Landing, this stately waterfront property in Long Island inspires comparisons to “The Great Gatsby.” It’s listed by Ryan Serhant and Rachel King of SERHANT, in collaboration with Stefani Berkin and Robert Barr from We R New York.

NAR: Low inventory drives pending-home sales lower in March  

High demand drove multiple offers on about a third of pending sales, while 28% of homes sold above list price, the National Association of REALTORS® reported. 

March brings rise in single-family construction 

U.S. government data shows builders increased the pace of single-family home construction while slowing the pace of multifamily starts. 

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