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Fannie Mae’s latest survey finds that, while many more Americans say it’s a bad time to jump into the housing market, they’re more worried about the overall economy than they are about the security of real estate investments overall.

A new report offering the first full month of data showing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on residential real estate shows that sellers are taking a wait-and-see approach.

CoreLogic’s March Home Price Index report reveals initial effects of the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic while forecasting slight price growth.

Real estate listings are down across the country, but luxury listings are disappearing.

Fewer buyers were delaying their home search by the end of April, according to NAR surveys.

NAR projects home sales will decline 14% in 2020, but prices will likely remain steady and may even hit a record high this year.

The numbers are starting to pour in, and they’re certainly not pretty, but a hopeful public looks ahead to brighter days.

A new report by First American Financial Corporation shows housing “may be better positioned than many believe” for recovery.

Victor Ciardelli, CEO of Guaranteed Rate, offers his take on success, the real estate market and the forthcoming economic rebound in a live webinar.

Some homeowners worry that, after a few months of forbearance, they’ll be required to pay everything they owe upfront, in one lump sum.

Americans are increasingly choosing to quarantine with new pets. NAR’s new report, Animal House: Pets in the Home Buying and Selling Process, examines the trends and the ways pet ownership will influence homebuying decisions moving forward.

Few are dropping prices and many plan to carry on with their home sale. Buyers may be a different story, though.

Lawmakers have approved an emergency stimulus package aimed at replenishing the Paycheck Protection Program, after funds were gobbled up by chain restaurants and publicly-traded corporations in less than two weeks.

The latest existing home sales report from the National Association of Realtors shows the impact of COVID-19 on sales numbers but not prices.

When you combine showing barriers such as COVID-19 with the fact that most buyers are looking for move-in-ready units, it becomes clear that agents need to help sellers get their home ready for the market.

First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming predicts a reduction in spring sales activity and a moderation of price appreciation.