When a home’s price is reduced, it’s typically a play to coax potential buyers onto the field. But will someone step to the plate and take a swing at this Southern California mansion? Owned by former Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollinsthis home in Encino, CA, will still require ample of cash—even with the nearly $1…
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Existing-Home Sales Slid 2.4% in March
WASHINGTON (April 20, 2023) – Existing-home sales edged lower in March, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Month-over-month sales declined in three out of four major US regions, while sales in the Northeast remained steady. All regions posted year-over-year decreases. Total existing-home sales,1 https://www.nar.realtor/existing-home-sales – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and…
A Very Vanilla Virginia Home With a Creepy Hidden Dungeon Is the Week’s Most Popular Listing
A seemingly inconspicuous home in Bristow, VA, with a bizarre basement capturing everyone’s attention, making it this week’s most popular listing on Realtor.com®. From a “Where the Wild Things Are”–designed kid’s bedroom to a possibly “Ghostbusters”-inspired basement, the theme is certainly the brainchild of the home seller’s imagination. The 3,013-square-foot home boasts a mostly traditional…
Okanagan realtors report spring market activity improvements – Okanagan
The Okanagan’s housing market has cooled significantly since last year but according to March statistics, this spring is warming things up. The Association of Interior Realtors said there have been 1,207 residential unit sales recorded across the Okanagan in March representing a 37.2 per cent decrease in sales compared to the same month last year….
Housing market data suggests sector’s downturn ‘coming to an end’ [Video]
Housing market data in recent weeks has offered some signs of stabilization as the spring selling season begins to ramp up. Mortgage rates are on the downswing, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage dipping to 6.28% from 6.32% the week prior, according to Freddie Mac. This marked the fourth straight weekly drop as the bank…
$5 million might be luxe in Minnesota but not in LA
Josh Altman has been appearing regularly on Bravo’s Million Dollar Listings for several years now, where the Los Angeles-based realtor shows exactly that: multimillion-dollar homes for sale in the city of angels. But the Douglas Elliman realtor has a message about the so-called mansion tax on every property sale above $5 million in Los Angeles…
Looking to buy a house in the Wichita area? Here’s what to expect, says one Realtor
If you’re planning on buying a house in or near Sedgwick County soon, you can expect higher prices and a lower supply compared to previous months, but a local real estate expert says the market remains strong. According to a report released by the Realtors of South Central Kansas earlier this month, a home in…
Existing-Home Sales Surged 14.5% in February, Ending 12-Month Streak of Declines
WASHINGTON (March 21, 2023) – Existing-home sales reversed a 12-month slide in February, registering the largest monthly percentage increase since July 2020, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Month-over-month sales rose in all four major US regions. All regions posted year-over-year declines. Total existing-home sales,1 https://www.nar.realtor/existing-home-sales – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes,…
Selling Your Home? You’ll Get the Highest Price, Quickest Sale in One Special Week
If tax week has you extra-angsty, here’s some good news: It’s the best possible time to sell your house, according to Realtor.com. Historical data shows that April 16-22 offers the most shoppers, sentiment is more positive, and prices are higher than the average week. April 18 is the deadline to file taxes this year. “This…
Top-selling Saskatoon realtors faked paperwork for mortgages, police say
A fraud scheme involving fake documents used to qualify for a mortgage has been linked to two former Saskatoon real estate agents. Kamanashis Deb is facing 17 counts of fraud and Debashis Deb is facing two counts. Royal LePage Varsity recognized the two realtors as top selling agents in September. Police said the falsified documents…