Aloha Friend... The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales Report tomorrow. The information it contains on home prices may cause some confusion and could even generate some troubling headlines. This all stems from the fact that NAR will report the median sales price, while other home price indices report repeat sales prices. The vast majority of the repeat sales indices show prices are starting to appreciate again.

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Aloha Friend... Wondering if you should sell your house this year? As you make your decision, think about what's motivating you to consider moving. A recent survey from realtor.com asked why homeowners are thinking about selling their houses this year. Here are the top two reasons ( see graphic below ):

Aloha Friend... If you're following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what's happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That's because today's headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. Contrary to those headlines, home prices aren't in a freefall. The latest data tells a very different and much more positive story. Local home price trends still vary by market, but here's what the national data tells us.

Aloha Friend... If you're buying a home this spring, today's housing market can feel like a challenge. With so few homes on the market right now, plus higher mortgage rates, it's essential to have a firm grasp on your homebuying budget. You'll also need a sense of determination to find the right house and act quickly when you go to put in an offer. One thing you can do to help you prepare is to get pre-approved.

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Reasons To Sell Your House Today Some Highlights Not sure if selling your house is the right move today? You should know there are a number of reasons it still makes sense to sell now. Your house will stand out because inventory is low. That's why the number of offers on recently sold homes is on the rise. And most homeowners have a lot of equity that can fuel a move. If you're thinking about sel

Aloha Friend... The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is strong, and getting stronger.

Aloha Friend... If you're thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low. That's because, this season, there are fewer sellers listing their houses for sale than the norm.