Americans' preferences for bigger houses are growing
Bigger and more spread-out housing is more popular now than it was two years ago. That preference cuts across political divides, as well as demographic categories based on race, education and age
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 1
US home prices continued rapid climb in the second quarter: FHFA
The second quarter of 2021 marked the 40th consecutive quarter of home price increases, according to Federal Housing Finance Agency data. Prices were up 17.4% year over year
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 31
Home price growth surges to record high
Median home price growth soared 18.6% in June from 16.8% in May, setting a new record after a series of historic highs, according to the Case-Shiller National Home Price Index
Despite higher inventory levels, market is still 'remarkably tight'
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into recent housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare
by Matthew Gardner Aug 31
Millions of homes at risk of flash floods from Tropical Storm Ida
Many homeowners at risk may not have flood insurance
by Matt Carter Aug 30
Florida cities see heightened interest from buyers on the move
Three Florida cities found themselves among the top migration destinations for Redfin website users in July
by Daniel Houston Aug 30
Pending home sales slump for second-straight month
Pending home sales saw a slight slump in July, dropping 1.8% to a Pending Home Sales Index of 110.7, according to the National Association of Realtors' latest report
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 30
Fed says it wants to see job numbers before tapering
Stock, bond markets breath a sigh of relief that Fed doesn't plan to abruptly withdraw stimulus
by Matt Carter Aug 27
The biggest things we learned from Keller Williams Mega Camp
Diversity, COVID-19, the future of the market and teams were all major themes this year. Dive in as we wrap up our Deep Dive on Keller Williams
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 27
How to prepare buyers for the brutal seller's market
A group of Keller Williams panelists argued that it's all about communication and managing expectations
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 26
Extreme seller's market shows more signs of leveling off: Redfin
The typical home price has been holding roughly steady for weeks as inventory continues its slow path to recovery
by Daniel Houston Aug 26
Keller Williams on how COVID changed luxury
Thanks to the pandemic, luxury consumers are increasingly living in vacation-oriented communities, moving west and gravitating to water, according to Brady Sandahl at Keller Williams Mega Camp
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 26
Lenders hold firm on mortgage rates after Fed dust settles
Rates remain near historic lows despite Fed's willingness to consider tapering mortgage purchases this year
by Daniel Houston Aug 26
Interactive: Half of new home builds now sell for more than $400K
Prices under $200K have nearly disappeared from the market for newly constructed homes, according to new data
by Daniel Houston Aug 25
Investors will lead home sales for foreseeable future: Study
John Burns Real Estate Consulting's new Resale Housing Market Index report reveals how buyers are struggling to beat investors in a frenzied market
by Marian McPherson Aug 25
Gary Keller: 'There’s going to be a price correction'
Gary Keller said Tuesday at his company's Mega Camp conference that when home prices grow too much, a correction could be waiting in the wings
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 25