The number of signed contracts to buy homes fell 1.8 percent in August and are now down 2.3 percent year-over-year. The data, from the National Association of Realtors' most recent Pending Home Sales Index, shows slower activity from buyers at the end of the summer sales season. However, a closer …

Nearly 80% of Americans say now is a good time to sell a house, according to a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors. This may be good news for buyers. These days, there are more home buyers than there are homes for sale, which is the primary factor …

After the market crashed, there was a period of time when foreclosed properties were plentiful and savvy buyers and real estate investors seized on the opportunity to get a good house at a bargain price. Naturally, as time went on, the economy improved, foreclosed properties were purchased, and the …

When it comes to real estate, most people know that location is key. Market conditions can differ from one neighborhood to the next. But location isn't the only thing affecting the conditions you'll encounter when shopping for a house to buy. Your price range will also have something to do …

Sales of previously owned homes were unchanged from the month before in August, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors. The number of available homes for sale was also flat, with unsold inventory at a 4.3-month supply at the current sales pace. But, though there was little …

There are many different factors that play a role in the housing market's health. When home buyers and sellers decide that its time for them to make a move everything from their job security to the global economy has an effect. For example, economic instability half way around the world …

Housing market conditions are always in flux. One year, there will be more homes for sale than there are interested buyers. And the next, there will be more buyers than available homes. If you're thinking about entering the market, it's good to know where things currently stand and what's likely …

New homes only account for about 10 percent of all home sales. But, despite the fact that they are a small share of overall housing market activity, they are a significant factor in the health of the market. That's because new home construction is an important part of keeping the …

The National Association of Home Builders' Housing Market Index measures how optimistic builders are about the new home market. Scored on a scale where any number above 50 indicates more builders view conditions as good than poor, the survey has been conducted for 30 years and is a good …