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CoreLogic: Home-price gains slowed again in September 

Looking ahead, the CoreLogic Home Price Insights report predicts home prices will dip by 0.1% in October on a month-over-month basis.      

Atlanta Housing Scorecard: Starts, inventory rise

At the same time, days on market rose, and existing-home sales declined.

NAR’s annual conference and expo comes to Boston

More than 10,000 Realtors are expected to attend the NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience event being held Nov. 8-10

How to sell a home that’s — allegedly — full of ghosts

Four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, original wood flooring … and a pattern of paranormal activity. These are the features agent Heather Bland had to manage when overseeing the sale of Whispers Estate — one of the Midwest’s most haunted homes.

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. 

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.    

RE/MAX: Atlanta ranks No. 5 in U.S. for September home sales

Atlanta also ranked fifth in the U.S. for active inventory, which surged 40% year over year.

Realtor groups provide aid after hurricanes Helene and Milton 

The National Association of REALTORS® and Florida REALTORS® are accepting donations to provide disaster relief.  

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?

Atlanta Housing Scorecard: Existing-home sales, housing starts decline

At the same time, days on market and housing inventory both rose.

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.

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.    

E&V Atlanta’s Huffstickler tops LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Top Producers List 

The founder and CEO of Engel & Völkers Atlanta was the No. 1 Alliance agent for 2023 sales volume and transaction sides. 

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