NAR: Appraisals Continue to Hamper Sales | Realtor Magazine

Very unfortunate that poorly conceived regulations and the forced selection of random appraisers (vs. proven, qualified practitioners) are hampering the comeback of real estate markets in the US! - David

NAR: Appraisals Continue to Hamper Sales | Realtor Magazine

Home Buyers Get A Green Light : Pending Home Sales Plunge In November

Just one month after touching a 3-year high, the National Association of Realtors® Pending Home Sales index plunged in November.  A "pending" home sale is a home that is under contract to sell, but has yet to close.
The 16 percent drop marks the first retreat in Pending Home Sales since January of last year.

Existing Home Sales Jump 7.4%!

Sales of existing homes jumped 7.4% in November (!), spurred by the availability of good deals at low rates, and aided by incentive programs. - David