Rent prices spike in most major cities: CoreLogic
While the average rent price rose 3.1% nationwide, Boston and Honolulu were notable exceptions
Airbnb valuation soars after wildly successful debut as public company
The travel company's share price shot up to more than $168 at one point after an initial price of $68 per share on Thursday, the company's first day on the Nasdaq
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 10
Interest in second homes is increasing, with men leading the charge
55.7% of Americans who don't own a second home say they now want one, compared to just 46.4% who expressed a desire for a second home prior to the pandemic
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 10
Homeowners gained $17K in equity this year: CoreLogic
While the effects of the pandemic may manifest later, equity increases have not been this high since 2014
Foreclosure filings decline as moratorium is extended through January
U.S. foreclosure filings decreased 14% in November 2020 from the month before and dropped 80% year over year
paying mortgage
Nationwide, 6.3% of mortgages were in some state of delinquency in September — up from 3.8% one year earlier, according to the property analytics provider
Beyond the headlines: What's in store for 2021?
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner gives his 2021 forecast
by Matthew Gardner Dec 8
5 things to watch for as Redfin heads into 2021
Redfin's iBuying program and ancillary services should continue to be important parts of the company's expansion. It'll also have to contend with flashy rivals and a fair housing lawsuit
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 7
Mortgages in forbearance remained steady over Thanksgiving
The number of mortgage loans in forbearance stayed constant from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association
Why tiny homes are booming during the pandemic
While some Americans see appeal in adopting a more efficient and affordable way of living during a time of economic uncertainty, others see tiny homes as an opportunity for an office or investment property
Pandemic relocation, confidence driving Canadian market: RE/MAX
RE/MAX predicts that the average price of a single-family home in Canada will grow by 4 to 6 percent in 2021
Home prices spike after summer lull: CoreLogic
Nationwide home prices grew at the fastest pace since 2014
New study shows evictions have led to 430,000 COVID-19 cases
Expiring eviction bans at the state level over the course of the pandemic have led to hundreds of thousands of additional COVID-19 cases, according to new research
How to handle buyer's agent commissions when a seller won't pay
Though still relatively rare today, some agents foresee a future in which buyers are more directly responsible for their agents' commissions. That could pose a challenge for buyers — though some agents have already figured out solutions
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 30
Title fraud cases surge 31% in Q3
In addition to title fraud, a new report by FundingShield also noted a 90% increase in state licensing issues between the second and third quarters of 2020
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 25
Sotheby's CEO Philip White sees 'very positive' market trends
White described a robust market that has exceeded even his own expectations this year, and added that he believes homes will continue selling well in 2021
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 25