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A 4% Decline in Pending Sales Follows a Surge in Home Prices to Record Highs

Record High Home Prices Lead to 4% Drop in Pending Sales

Prices continue to rise due to this spring’s lower-than-usual inventory. The slight silver lining for buyers is that mortgage rates have decreased slightly. The median U.S. home sale price reached a record $387,600 during the four weeks ending May 19, up 4% from a year earlier. Weekly average mortgage rates dipped to 7.02% from a

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John Sebree Steps Down on His Function

CEO of California Association of Realtors Steps Down on His Function

John Sebree has stepped down as CEO of the California Association of Realtors (CAR), the organization announced on Saturday. Sebree is leaving to explore new professional opportunities. Melanie Barker, CAR’s president, expressed gratitude for Sebree’s tenure as CEO and State Secretary. “On behalf of CAR’s leadership team and the Board of Directors, I would like

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