The vast majority of Realtors — 92% — suggest that sellers improve the “curb appeal” of a home before listing. But how exactly should they go about that?

A shortage of existing-home inventory is driving more people to the market for newly built homes. 

Representatives from the National Association of REALTORS®’ “Riding with the Brand” tour will accompany Texas REALTORS® to the Texas Capitol in Austin on March 22.

Homebuilders expressed “cautious optimism” that the lack of existing inventory would drive demand for new homes despite high construction costs and interest rates, the National Association of Home Builders reported.    

“Latinos are more mortgage ready. Latinos have made strides in income and are more educated in the homebuying process,” said Nidia Fromenta Peguero of Century 21 North East in Danvers, Massachusetts. “They don’t want to rent anymore.”

The Mortgage Bankers Association noted the increase in borrowing activity came despite the 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbing to its highest level since November 2022. 

Top-performers from Houston, Dallas and Austin were recognized for their work throughout 2022 at the ceremony on March 8.

Vice President of Association Affairs Jennifer Wauhob brings over a decade of experience to her new role with NAR.

Zillow’s most recent Consumer Home Trends Report shows that 59% of all renters have a pet: a post-pandemic spike.

In January, home prices were up 5.5% annually and down 0.2% monthly, CoreLogic reported, citing its monthly Home Price Insights report. 

Keeping things in historical perspective can be tough when mortgage rates have roughly doubled in the last year. Mike Del Preto, a senior mortgage advisor at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, helps provide a closer look at the numbers.

This massive Las Vegas home is all about luxury: six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, expansive views … and a secret portal to Italy.

Nearly 55 years after the Fair Housing Act was signed into law, Black homeownership still lags behind white homeownership.

One major business-friendly perk in Texas is the statewide 0% corporate income tax.

People staying in their homes longer is contributing to the lack of inventory that continues to impact buyers.

Many feel they could have made a higher profit if they’d made better decisions. But are those regrets valid?