Contract signings fall, signaling some loosening in the housing market

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National Association of Realtors
August 31, 2021
 

Contracts Dip as Inventory Climbs

A slow increase in inventory may give house hunters more options in the near future, according to NAR’s latest pending sales report.
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Where Home Sales to Investors Are Highest

See a state-by-state breakdown showing where buyers who intend to be owner-occupants may face the steepest investor competition.

Wildfire Prevention Plan Includes Repurposing Homes

The town of Paradise, Calif., is purchasing vulnerable properties and turning them into fire-resistant green spaces.
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Study: Homeowners Have Gotten Lazy About Security

They’ve developed lackadaisical habits during the pandemic that put their properties at risk when leaving for vacation.

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Researchers size up the areas offering the strongest prospects for buyers looking to live outside urban centers.

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