New-Home Construction Surges Higher Amid Higher Lumber Prices—in All but One Region of the U.S.

By Jacob PassyDec 16, 2021 (Getty Images) The numbers: Housing starts surge higher U.S. home builders started construction on homes at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 1.68 million in November, representing a nearly 12% increase from the previous month, the U.S....

Here’s How Inflation Is Affecting Home Prices: What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know Right Now

By Janet SirotoDec 2, 2021 (Realtor.com / Getty Images) Inflation is a red-hot topic right now, and for good reason: In October, the annual inflation rate rose to an alarming 6.2%. That’s the highest it’s hit since November 1990, over 30 years ago,...

What Sellers Should Look For in an Offer: 4 Factors Other Than Money To Consider

(Getty Images) By Tara MastroeniNov 17, 2021 Are you selling your home and reviewing several offers? Congratulations! You’re well on your way to getting as much as possible out of what is likely your largest asset. But when it comes to picking an offer, sometimes...