Housing Market

Weekly Market Update

Pending Home Sales Fall 6%, the Biggest Drop in Nearly a Year

House hunters are retreating amid high housing costs and a seasonal slowdown, leading prospective sellers to pull back, too.  U.S. pending home sales fell 5.8% from a year earlier during the four weeks ending December 14, the biggest decline since the start of 2025. On a metro level, pending sales declined in all but six […]

Aspen Dominates November’s Priciest Home Sales

America’s ultra-wealthy homebuyers are hitting the slopes this ski season. Aspen, Colorado is home to nearly half of last month’s most expensive home sales.   A Silicon Valley villa located in Portola Valley was the most expensive home sale of November, fetching $56 million.  It’s followed by an Aspen estate that comes complete with a semi-private […]

The Average Buyer’s Agent Commission has Risen Slightly Since New NAR Rules Went Into Effect

The average U.S. buyer’s agent commission rose to 2.42% in the third quarter from 2.36% a year earlier. Commissions were virtually flat from the previous quarter. Commissions were largely flat across different price tiers from the previous quarter, with the average buyer’s commission for homes under $500,000 maintaining the highest level since 2023. The average […]
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