Budget Stresses Weigh on Buyers
Survey: 30% of buyers said they paid more than expected on their home due to competition; of those who paid more, 32% said it was $52K or more over the asking price.
Survey: Nearly Half of Renters Fear They’ll Never Own
Lending Tree: 88% of 2,500 consumers polled said they’d rather own a home than rent; but 48% of renters fear they’ll never be able to buy.
Sustainability Is the New Normal – Who Is Getting Left Behind?
NAR: Over 50% of real estate clients are interested in sustainability; one-third of agents helped a client buy or sell a property with green features this past year.