Despite various global and domestic hurdles hindering economic growth, steady job gains and stable leasing demand should help keep commercial real estate activity expanding in 2016, according to the authors of an annual report published jointly by Situs Real Estate Research Corporation, Deloitte and the National Association of Realtors. According to the report, Expectations … [Read more...] about Commercial real estate experts: moderate expansion, easing prices expected in 2016
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Desire to buy strong despite affordability, economic concerns
Although only half of surveyed households believe the economy is currently improving, nearly all young renters eventually want to buy a home, and a convincing majority still view homeownership as part of their American Dream, according to a new quarterly consumer survey released today by the National Association of Realtors. Additionally, a newly-introduced index tracking the … [Read more...] about Desire to buy strong despite affordability, economic concerns
First-time buyers fall again
The share of first–time buyers declined for the third consecutive year and remained at its lowest point in nearly three decades as the overall strengthening pace of home sales over the past year was driven more by repeat buyers with dual incomes, according to an annual survey released today by the National Association of Realtors. The survey additionally found that nearly 90 … [Read more...] about First-time buyers fall again
Existing-home sales regain momentum in September
Existing–home sales rebounded strongly in September following August's decline and have now increased year–over–year for 12 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors. All four major regions experienced sales gains in September. Total existing–home sales, which are completed transactions that include single–family homes, townhomes, condominiums and … [Read more...] about Existing-home sales regain momentum in September
Americans think homeownership is a sound investment
A vast majority of Americans believe that buying a home is a solid financial decision, and most believe they could sell their home for at least its initial purchase price, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors. The 2015 National Housing Pulse Survey also found that a preponderance of Americans think that now is a good time to buy a … [Read more...] about Americans think homeownership is a sound investment