Competition is fierce as home hunters who started their search earlier in the year are still trying to buy
First-time buyers left in the dust as sales activity soars across the country
Here's a recap from the National Association of Realtors' new Housing Minute monthly video series
Almost a percent below this time last year, but bouncing back from the hurricanes in Texas and Florida
There are a few ways to alleviate issues that will be inherited from 2017
Here's a recap from the National Association of Realtors' new Housing Minute monthly video series
In most cases sellers are also buyers, and homeowners fear they won't be able to find another house
Sales activity still 'unable to break through' the weight of low inventory
The month was full of setbacks due to low inventory
Inventory's scarce as sales take fourth year-over-year decline in five months
Some relief for buyers may be on the way
July experienced declines in existing-home and pending home sales
Low inventory and dearth of affordable housing put pressure on this month's numbers, says NAR chief economist
Low inventory is still holding back buyer activity, especially in the starter homes segment of the market
Affordable listings are being 'scooped up rapidly,' according to NAR Chief Economist Lawerence Yun