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U.S. House Prices Rise 4.0 Percent over the Prior Year; Up 0.7 Percent from...
U.S. house prices rose 4.0 percent between the first quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices for
Existing-Home Sales Edged Lower by 0.5% in April
Existing-home sales slowed in April, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Sales dipped in the Northeast and West, grew in the Midwest and were unchanged in the South. Year-over-year, sales declined in three regions and remained steady in the Northeast.
Form Simplicity earns top real estate honors
Form Simplicity, one of the real estate industry’s most trusted and widely used transaction management solutions owned by the Florida Realtors, was selected for the 2025 Tech 200. Released by leading real estate consultancy T3 Sixty, the 2025 Tech 200
Second Century Ventures Announces 8 Companies for 2025 REACH Scale-Up Program
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors® and the most active global real estate technology fund, today announced the acceptance of eight
Real Estate Titan Ben Caballero Sets a New World Record – Again – with...
Ben Caballero has done it for the fourth time. The nation’s most productive real estate agent and a three-time world record title holder for new home sales has obliterated his own world record,
AI Uncovers $27B Risk in Appraisals: Restb.ai White Paper Finds Flawed Condition and Quality...
A new Restb.ai White Paper released today analyzes more than 1,200 real estate appraisals to reveal for the first time over $27
NAR Report Reveals Home Staging Boosts Sale Prices and Reduces Time on Market
Nearly three out of 10 (29%) real estate agents reported that staging their sellers' homes led to a 1% to 10% increase in the dollar value offered, and almost half (49%) of home sellers'
Existing-Home Sales Receded 5.9% in March
Existing-home sales descended in March, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Sales slid in all four major U.S. regions. Year-over-year, sales dropped in the Midwest and South, increased in the West and were unchanged in the
Aivre slashes appraisal time by 50% with Restb.ai’s computer vision tech, saving over...
Aivre, a fast-growing real estate appraisal software company, has cut the time it takes to complete an appraisal by more than half, thanks to its integration with Restb.ai's computer vision and
The Rise of In-Home Elevators in Modern Real Estate
As the American housing market continues to evolve, one trend gaining significant traction among homeowners and developers alike is the integration of in-home elevators. Once considered a luxury reserved for high-end estates, residential elevators are now becoming a functional and value-boosting addition in a wide range of properties.
Fast Cash for Medical Bills: How Selling Your Home Can Offer Instant Financial Relief
Medical bills can be a significant source of stress and anxiety for individuals and families alike. The rising costs of healthcare, coupled with unexpected medical emergencies, can quickly turn a
NAR Advocates for Association Health Plans in Congress
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) applauds the U.S. House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions for holding the hearing, "A Healthy Workforce:
Revive Releases Real Estate’s First Report on the “Power of Presale Renovations”
Presale renovations are emerging as a crucial strategy for the real estate industry, transforming how properties are presented and sold in today's tech-enabled housing market. Upgrading
Last Day to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans
Monday, March 31 is the last day to apply for FEMA disaster assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, nonprofits and
Baby Boomers Regain Top Spot as Largest Share of Home Buyers
In a shift that underscores changing dynamics in the housing market, baby boomers now make up the largest generational group of home buyers, according to the National Association of
Tech Helpline Continues Expansion, Adds 6 New Realtor Organizations
Tech Helpline, real estate’s No. 1 tech support service, continues to expand its US footprint, adding six more Realtor organizations with more than 28,000 members, including the Connecticut
Existing-Home Sales Accelerated 4.2% in February
Existing-home sales ascended in February, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. For both monthly and year-over-year sales, two major U.S. regions experienced growth, one
NAR Commends Vice President Vance on Zoning Reform Remarks
Vice President JD Vance emphasized the importance of zoning reform during his speech at the National League of Cities conference in Washington, D.C., yesterday.
Congressman Cohen Raises Concerns Over GSA Plans to Dispose of Odell Horton Federal Building
Congressman Steve Cohen, a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, addressed its
Dividing Assets Made Easy: How to Sell Your House Quickly to a Cash Buyer
When facing the complexities of dividing assets, the urgency to sell your house quickly can become paramount. Whether you’re navigating a divorce, settling an estate, or simply wishing to
