According to a new RE/MAX survey, Americans are looking to negotiate what they want in their homes in order to achieve homeownership, but how many amenities are they willing to sacrifice?
Read More »End-of-Year Market Trends Bode Well for the New Year
"There are many reasons to be encouraged about housing in 2024," said Nick Bailey, RE/MAX President and CEO. "The high mortgage rates and inventory lows of 2023 definitely made for a challenging market, but December data shows some positive signs for the new year."
Read More »Median Home Sales Price Hits $415K Nationwide in September
Real Estate Agent Meghan Carroll says, "Inventory levels are also still low, which is keeping the prices higher and making bidding wars commonplace here. So, it can be tough out there for some buyers–especially young, first-time buyers." Click through to read the full September 2023 Housing Report from RE/MAX.
Read More »National Inventory Generally Stunted; Now at 1.5 Months’ Supply
"The inventory situation is unique—we are seeing it differ across the country depending on what area, but demand for housing is still strong. As rates stabilize, consumers' confidence should strengthen, helping boost market activity," says Nick Bailey, President and CEO of RE/MAX LLC.
Read More »Market Remains Resilient Amid Nationwide Inventory Shortage
Housing demand remains strong across the U.S., according to the RE/MAX National Housing Report for June, as home sales rose 5.4% from May, posting the highest median sales price since June 2022's peak price of $426,000.
Read More »Mortgage App Volume Falls for Third Consecutive Week
As mortgage rates creep toward the 7% mark, the MBA reports a third straight week of waning interest in mortgage apps, with a lack of inventory playing a role in purchase app drop-off.
Read More »Everything Is Negotiable (Including Home Prices)
“First-time homebuyers are active and those entering the market have an edge as sellers are negotiating more and giving buyers a chance,” said RE/MAX President and CEO Nick Bailey.
Read More »Home Sales Show Strong Increase Over January
While overall home sales remain down 24.4% year-over-year, February home sales increased nearly 17% from January, according to the RE/MAX National Housing Report.
Read More »New Listings Wane as Homes Linger on Market
The RE/MAX National Housing Report revealed new listings recorded the largest month-to-month decline in December 2022, while markets with the biggest decrease in year-over-year new listing percentages were found in Sunbelt cities such as Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
Read More »Buyers Sidelined by Affordability Remain Optimistic
"We've seen historic competition in housing over the last two years. As the market begins to rebalance, homebuyers and sellers remain focused on the goal of homeownership despite the ongoing fluctuations," said Nick Bailey, President and CEO of RE/MAX, LLC.
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