Pending home sales in the U.S. fell for a second straight month in October according to the National Association of Realtors. Among the four major U.S. regions, contract activity was mixed. Each region achieved year-over-year gains in pending home sales transactions but the only positive month-over-month growth happened in the South. The National Association of… [Read More]
Pending Home Sales Stumble 2.2% in September
After four consecutive months of contract activity growth, pending home sales experienced a minor decline. All four major U.S. regions however have recorded notable year-over-year increases. This according to the National Association of Realtors. NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index measures the change in the number of homes under contract to be sold but still awaiting… [Read More]
New Home Sales Surge to Highest Level Since 2006
U.S. new-home sales have surged to its fastest pace since before the great recession despite the pandemic. Sales of new homes have increased by 4.8% the Census Bureau announced last week. The housing marked extended its winning streak as Americans continued taking advantage of record-low mortgages. Sales of new single-family homes exceeded an annual rate… [Read More]
Home Prices Rise Despite Economic Unease
The start of 2020 has been a tough year for businesses and the stock market. But unlike the 2007-2008 recession, housing prices in the U.S. and Charlotte specifically, have remained strong. House prices in the U.S. rose 5.4 percent from the second quarter of 2019 to the second quarter of 2020. This according to the… [Read More]
National Existing-home Sales Climb Record 20.7% in June
U.S. existing-home sales rebounded at a record pace in June, boosted by historically low mortgage rates and showing strong signs of a market turnaround after three straight months of sales declines caused by the coronavirus pandemic. This, according to the National Association of Realtors in a report released last month. Total existing-home sales, which include… [Read More]
Steady Charlotte Summer Market
Sales continue at a steady pace this month in Charlotte while inventory slowly declines, making the area a competitive market for buyers this summer. With fall around the corner, buyers aren’t slowing down this month and with no new homes on the market, sellers can expect to see sales continue to increase. According to the… [Read More]