Home price gains relaxed in April, near slowest pace in 2 years
The FHFA HPI rose 3% on an annual basis in April, while the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index posted a 2.7% annual gain
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 24
Despite weak demand, brokerages logged revenue growth this spring
The progress came even as competition for listings cooled across the country. Inman breaks down how the industry navigated the spring homebuyer season using insights powered by Market View
by Daniel Houston Jun 19
How homeowners, not builders, are driving Denver's inventory boom
How is Denver out so far in front of the pack? Without a building boom, owners of existing homes are flouting a 'rate lock-in' and weak demand in a way that helps explain a broader national trend
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 19
Builder sentiment plunges as hesitant buyers shift to sidelines
Nearly 40% of homebuilders cut prices in June, the highest portion since the National Association of Home Builders began tracking the cuts. A decline in single-family starts is projected this year
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 17
Luxury home values have hit $1.8M, bucking the spring slowdown
A new report from Zillow shows that luxury home values rose 2.7% over the past year, with the typical luxury home now valued at around $1.8M
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 6
US inventory exceeds 1M homes for first time in 6 years
Metro areas with the greatest gains in inventory are those that continued to build during and shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic, while those that did not still lag behind pre-pandemic levels
Home for sale sign, with sale pending
Even with more inventory entering the market, homebuyers are struggling with elevated mortgage rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said, leading to fewer signed contracts
by Lillian Dickerson May 29
Fewer consumers think it's a good time to buy — or sell: Inman-Dig poll
Rapid fluctuations in tariff policies have the economy and the stock market in a volatile state, which is weighing heavily on consumers, the April Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey shows
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28
Existing-home sales fall to slowest pace since 2009 amid rising costs
Existing-home sales dropped by 5.9% from February and by 2.4% from March 2024 as homebuyers continued to deal with affordability challenges, said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 24
New-home sales beat expectations in March — by a long shot
The surge in sales was a welcome positive sign during a tenuous period for the US economy. However, high prices and high mortgage rates continue to curb homebuyers, new HUD data shows
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 23
US home prices rose modestly in January, led by NYC and Chicago
The FHFA Housing Price Index posted a 4.8% annual growth rate while the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices showed a slightly lower increase of 4.1%, according to new data released Tuesday
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 25
The top 1% could buy nearly all homes in the US with their wealth
The value of America's nearly 100 million homes hit $49.7T at the end of 2024, as the combined net worth of the wealthiest 1% of Americans hit a record $49.2T, according to a Redfin analysis
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
Home values have surged at 2X the normal rate since pandemic
Since 2020, US home values have risen by 45.3%, meaning more than 10 years of typical home value growth has been packed into a 5-year period, a new report from Zillow shows
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 27
Palisades land listings soar — with 750 more projected to hit market
Vacant lot listings that have hit the market in the past few weeks are often receiving dozens of inquiries. As of Monday, about 2 dozen lots had been listed, an analysis of Zillow listings indicates
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
'Now is the time to buy,' rising share of consumers declare: Intel survey
Early signs suggest consumers may be feeling more hopeful about prices and mortgage rates, and increasingly see 2025 as a good time to buy, new Inman-Dig Insights consumer polling shows
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
Median price up in 49% of Opportunity Zones: Attom
Prices increased in 61% and median prices were up by 10% annually in half of the Zones studied, tracking at a similar pace as typical properties outside of areas benefitting from tax subsidies
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 13