Making sense of the headlines: What consumer confidence looks like today
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and what consumer confidence looks like right now
by Matthew Gardner Jul 21
Share of mortgages in forbearance continues to drop
The amount of mortgages in forbearance declined for the fifth straight week, from 8.18% to 7.8% the week ending July 12, 2020
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 20
US property foreclosure filings hit all-time low
During the first six months of 2020, foreclosure filings hit an all-time low of 165,530 properties, according to a new report by Attom Data Solutions
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 15
This is the 'sweet spot' for when to buy a home
Is there a sweet spot for homebuyers when it comes to matching ample inventory with a reasonable sales price? According to a new analysis by NerdWallet, the answer is yes
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 15
Mortgages in forbearance decline for fourth consecutive week
The total number of mortgages in forbearance declined for the fourth consecutive week, from 8.39% of servicers' portfolio volume to 8.18% during the week ending July 5, 2020
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 14
April delinquency rates soar amid pandemic
Nationwide delinquency rates were at 6.1% in April, signaling a troubling trend ahead
Making sense of the headlines: How has COVID-19 impacted housing supply?
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner examines how the housing market has fared over the past 16 weeks and what to expect as we move through the year
by Matthew Gardner Jul 14
New York City apartments reach highest vacancy rates in 14 years
The apartment vacancy rate in Manhattan reached a 14-year high of 3.67% in June — the highest rate reached since Douglas Elliman began tracking this data
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 10
Homes continue to sell at fastest pace in 2 years
Sellers continue to be at an advantage in July in the wake of the pandemic, with homes leaving the market at their most rapid pace since Zillow began analyzing this data in 2018
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 10
East Coast markets most vulnerable to economic impacts of COVID-19
Markets on the East Coast and in Northern Illinois were most vulnerable to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic during the second quarter, according to Attom Data Solutions
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 10
More than 1 in 5 Americans moved or know someone who moved during the pandemic
New data from the Pew Research Center shows that the pandemic is driving a huge amount of migration
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 8
Mortgages in forbearance drop for third consecutive week
During the week ending June 28, the total number of mortgage loans in forbearance dropped to 8.39 percent of servicers' portfolio volume from 8.47% the week prior
What happens when top real estate portals join forces?
Opinion
Merging two real estate portals consolidates market and pricing power within one organization and allows a quickened growth pace, but it also allows for an increased value — a good deal for consumers
by Mike DelPrete Jul 7
Home price growth stays strong amid high demand: CoreLogic
In May, nationwide home prices rose by 4.8% compared to the same time last year
Making sense of the headlines: What’s holding millennials back from homeownership?
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner looks at the factors that influence millennials' ability and will to buy a home
by Matthew Gardner Jul 7
Inman Handbook: Building teams in turbulent times
Teams have exploded in popularity in recent years. Now, agents say the pandemic-induced chaos in the economy has only made them more important
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 6