Consumer Confidence Slides in November

Americans expressed concerns about inflation and slower hiring while views of the labor market turned more negative, contributing to a decline in overall confidence.

October Pending Home Sales Increase 1.9%

NAR said pending sales rose monthly in the Northeast, Midwest and South and fell in the West. Year-over-year gains appeared only in the Midwest and South.

National Price Growth Holds Steady

Home prices across the U.S. climbed 2.2% year over year, FHFA reports. Many states and metros saw gains, while quarterly growth was modest and September was flat.

NAR Releases FAQs on MLS Changes

NAR’s new FAQs explain how local MLSs can apply the 18 handbook updates. In Florida, non-members have long had MLS access.