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Home prices posted a strong growth in closing out the final quarter of 2015, despite a moderating pace of sales, according to a new quarterly report released by…

With tax burdens on the minds of many Americans as tax season approaches and election issues gain steam, one analysis of property taxes in the 50 states finds…

Does your listing need more curb appeal from the outside? Stager Cora Sue Anthony with Antony Staging in Oakland, Calif., says you don’t have to break the bank…

For the fifth consecutive week, mortgage rates trended down, surprising even forecasters. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is now at its lowest average since April 30, 2015. “Market volatility…

Hawaii reclaims its number one spot as the “happiest” state in the country – bumping out last year’s winner Alaska. The state has held the happiness title five…

Mortgage rates continue to defy forecasts, as the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage falls even lower this week. This marks the second consecutive week where 30-year fixed-rate mortgages declined. “Long-term…

Mortgage rates finished out 2015 breaking above the 4 percent mark. It was the first time in five months the rate edged above 4 percent. “In the final…

Be prepared to offer young home buyers more reassurance in the wake of the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates. Millennials are more concerned than any other…

There are three dominant trends in real estate that sellers should be aware of going into the new year. CNNMoney recently asked industry insiders to share what will…

Nationwide existing-home sales dipped significantly in November, reaching their slowest pace in more than one-and-a-half years, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest housing report. All four…

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015 Since 2008, the Federal Reserve has kept a zero-interest rate policy in place. But on Wednesday, in a largely…

Realtor.com®’s chief economist warns that the nation is in a rental affordability crisis and that local leaders need to “wake up” and respond before matters turn even more…

Aside from the need to upgrade worn out features, two of the biggest reasons owners put money into remodeling are to increase the home’s value and to improve…

The percentage of repeat home buyers has fallen 40 percent between 2002 and 2014, according to mortgage financing giant Fannie Mae’s research. Why the drastic drop? Jude Landis,…

Purchasing a home for the first time is one of the most exciting and important decisions someone can make. Making a mistake in the process can be devastating….

Purchasing a home for the first time is one of the most exciting and important decisions someone can make. Making a mistake in the process can be devastating….

For home buyers chasing bargains, they may want to act fast. Closings in January provide the best discount for home buyers, according to Lawrence Yun, the chief economist…