New Home Sales Surge More Than Expected

The Commerce Department said new home sales surged by 4.1%, the highest level in over a year. Economists had expected new home sales to climb by 0.5%.

NAR Guide Empowers Buyers with Questions

NAR’s new resource, Ten Questions to Ask a Buyer’s Agent, helps buyers select the right agent by providing essential questions to ask during the process.

‘Check My Contract’ Website Launched

The site will help residential or commercial property insurance policyholders who have entered into a repair contract related to an insurance claim.

Mortgage Rates Rise to Nearly 3-Month High

Rates on 30-year mortgages rose to 6.54% from 6.44% last week, Freddie Mac said. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 5.71% from 5.63%.

RE Q&A: What Should I Look For in a Rental?

To ensure you make the best decision, conducting thorough research on three key aspects: the neighborhood, the property’s condition and the landlord’s credibility.