Despite the new record in September, the rate of increase continues to slow. 

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increases again.

The increase follows two months of declines, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

Multifamily construction, meanwhile, rose on a monthly basis. 

Homeowners and buyers will prioritize nostalgic, old-world design sensibilities juxtaposed with modern sustainability technologies next year, according to Zillow.

“Maybe the worst is coming to an end,” Yun said.

As the nation reacts to President-elect Donald Trump’s win, real estate agents are no doubt wondering what a second Trump term means for housing. Here’s a rundown.

Hispanic homeowners are narrowing the home value gap nationally, but not in Seattle.

Fifty-four percent of Americans would move into a haunted house, according to Clever Real Estate. Meanwhile, 95% say they’re more scared of home repairs.

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index hit a new record in August, marking the 15th month in a row of new highs. 

Sales slid 1% compared to August, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.44%. 

Multifamily starts, meanwhile, declined, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said.    

At the same time, the median-sales price declined from August, according to the RE/MAX National Housing Report. 

John L. Scott has reached a settlement agreement in the ongoing buyer-agent commission lawsuit, Gibson/Umpa. It is one of two independent brokerages to settle in the case this week, the other being the Michigan-based Real Estate One.

Katie Johnson, who serves as NAR’s chief legal officer and chief member experience officer, is stepping down.