Home Repair, Remodeling Costs Outpace Inflation

Costs for home repairs and remodeling rose 3.4% year-over-year in Q2, driven mainly by labor costs, surpassing overall inflation.

What to Know About a Government Shutdown

NAR identified eight programs that could be affected if Congress misses the Sept. 30 deadline, including home loans, flood insurance and housing services.

Market Optimism Persists on Higher Rates

Mortgage rates rose last week despite the interest rate cut, but experts remain optimistic as more inventory and strong markets could boost home sales soon.

NAR: More Buyers Went Under Contract in August

Contract signings went up on lower mortgage rates nationwide. In the South, they rose 3.1% in August and were up 4.2% compared a year ago.