Florida pending sales outperform national market
Florida single-family pending sales rose 4.1% year over year in June, outperforming national and regional declines. Closed sales and prices also increased, though the monthly pending-sales total fell from May.
Simple steps can make a home listing stand out
Sellers can attract more buyer attention by highlighting a home’s unique features, keeping descriptions clear and honest, and showcasing the surrounding community.
Why more Americans are turning to co-buying to afford a home
More buyers are teaming up with friends or relatives to split the down payment, mortgage and other homeownership costs, making it easier to buy in today’s affordability-challenged market.
Foreclosed homes give buyers another path to savings
Foreclosed homes sold for a median 27.2% below their estimated value, giving cost-conscious buyers another option as listings reached a six-year high, Realtor.com reported. Economists said the increase reflects a return to more normal market conditions, not a housing crisis.