![Singles Are Falling for Their Dream Home First [INFOGRAPHIC]](http://renorealestatenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170721-Share-STM-300x164.jpg)
Some Highlights: According to NAR’s Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, the share of recent homebuyers who were single at the time of purchase held steady at 24% last year. The percentage of first-time buyers…
![Home Buying Myths Slayed [INFOGRAPHIC]](http://renorealestatenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170414-Share-STM-300x164.jpg)
Some Highlights: Interest rates are still below historic numbers. 88% of property managers raised their rent in the last 12 months! The credit score requirements for mortgage approval continue to fall.
![Median Days on the Market Drops to 27! [INFOGRAPHIC]](http://renorealestatenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170707-STM-Share-300x164.jpg)
Some Highlights: The National Association of REALTORS® surveyed their members for their monthly Confidence Index. The REALTORS® Confidence Index is a key indicator of housing market strength based on a monthly survey sent to over…
![Existing Home Sales Surge into Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]](http://renorealestatenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170630-STM-Share-300x164.jpg)
Some Highlights: Existing Home Sales reached their third highest mark this year in May. Inventory of homes for sale has dropped 8.4% since last year, marking the 24th consecutive month of year-over-year declines. NAR’s Chief…
![The Cost of Renting vs. Buying in the US [INFOGRAPHIC]](http://renorealestatenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170623-Share-STM-300x164.jpg)
Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (29.2%) vs. the percentage needed to…
![Top Home Renovations for Maximum ROI [INFOGRAPHIC]](http://renorealestatenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170616-Share-STM-300x164.jpg)
Some Highlights: Whether you are selling your home, just purchased your first home, or are a homeowner planning to stay put for a while, there is value in knowing which home improvement projects will net…
![The Impact Your Interest Rate Makes [INFOGRAPHIC]](http://renorealestatenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170609-Share-STM-300x164.jpg)
Some Highlights: Interest rates have come a long way in the last 30 years. The interest rate you secure directly impacts your monthly payment and the amount of house that you can afford if you…
![What Would You Sacrifice to Save For Your Next Home? [INFOGRAPHIC]](http://renorealestatenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170602-Share-STM-300x164.jpg)
Some Highlights: 95% of first-time homebuyers are willing to sacrifice to make homeownership a reality. The top item that buyers sacrifice is new clothes, at 54%. Even repeat or experienced buyers say they sacrificed taking…
![Inventory Challenges Continue! [INFOGRAPHIC]](http://renorealestatenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170526-Uncle-Sam-STM-Share-300x166.jpg)
Some Highlights: After a surge in March, existing home sales and new home sales slowed due to a drop in inventory available for sale in the start-up and trade-up categories. Median existing home prices surged…
![Why Americans Consider Moving to Another State? [INFOGRAPHIC]](http://renorealestatenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170519-Share-300x158.jpg)
Some Highlights: In a recent Harris Poll, Americans listed “change in climate/weather” as their top reason for wanting to relocate. 41% would move for a “better job opportunity.” Being closer to loved ones filled out 3 of the top 6…
