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Case-Shiller: Home prices hit all-time high again in August, but rate of increase slowed 

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. 

North Scottsdale’s Portico condo development nears completion

Portico has been sold out since April and first deliveries are planned for this fall.

New-home sales post surprise gain in September 

The median price of a new home sold during the month was also up, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

NAR: Existing-home sales dip again in September 

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

Mortgage rates tick higher for the third straight week

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

Single-family housing starts increase for the second month in a row 

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

Builder confidence rises again

October’s increase comes as inflation slows and mortgage rates decline. 

RE/MAX: Pace of home sales slides in September as summer-selling season ends  

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

Bridging the brain divide: How agents can connect with neurodivergent clients

Real estate agents cannot ask clients about a diagnosis … So, how can you best serve neurodivergent clients?

Hospital turned haunted house turned home for sale

The Katy Hospital was built in Parsons, Kansas, in 1916. Now, two buildings from the historic institution are for sale, as is, for $50,000 each.

Former firehouse with fancy updates

Firehouse No. 7 in St. Louis may look like, well, a firehouse. But inside, there’s over 7,000 square feet of luxurious living space.

Buying a starter home is more affordable; first annual drop since 2020

The amount a homebuyer needs to earn to afford a median priced starter home is down 0.4% from last year, marking the first annual decline since August 2020.

NAR Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson steps down

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

Phoenix BTR developer NexMetro enters Atlanta market 

The company’s inaugural project is located in South Fulton County and called South Pine. 

Pending home sales snap back in August 

The latest reading of the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Index shows a return to month-over-month growth after a decline in July.    

New-home sales dip in August but beat expectations 

The 716,000 per-year rate of new-home sales topped the consensus estimate of 700,000. 

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