Home prices are most affordable in 2 years -- but are buyers’ wages enough?
Joint report by Realty Trac and Clear Capital finds that homes are more affordable, but prices are still outpacing wage growth
by Amy Tankersley Sep 30
Juwai finds ‘home overseas’ for Chinese investors
Online real estate portal aims to connect wealthy Chinese buyers with American real estate
by Amy Tankersley Sep 30
Western states see home price gold rush
S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices says homes west of the Mississippi are experiencing the best home price gains
by Amy Tankersley Sep 29
Don’t be alarmed by home sales cooldown, says Auction.com
September sales may not be enough to recoup August’s losses, but sluggish sales may just be a temporary blip on the radar, according to the Nowcast
by Amy Tankersley Sep 29
NAR: Pending home sales have now been rising for a full year
Despite slight setback in August, pending home sales have now increased year-over-year for 12 consecutive months
by Amy Tankersley Sep 28
Are current or first-time buyers responsible for summer's strong housing market?
Reports differ on share of first-time buyers versus repeat buyers
by Amy Tankersley Sep 28
The week in industry hires and promotions: Sept. 21-25
New executives, managers and agents in the residential real estate, tech and mortgage spaces
by Inman Sep 26
NAR and realtor.com are out to bust myths about millennials
The up-and-coming generation is more likely to buy a home than you might think
by Amy Tankersley Sep 25
Pro Teck Valuation Services: Credit availability is key to full housing market recovery
Pro Teck Valuation Services says high loan-to-value ratios are holding back metro areas hardest hit by housing crisis
by Amy Tankersley Sep 25
Home sales hit 8-year-high, RealtyTrac says
International cash buyers and FHA loans fuel double-digit percentage spikes in sales of single-family homes and condos in some cities
by Amy Tankersley Sep 23
Some real estate markets still feeling pain of recession
Zillow’s latest Real Estate Market Report finds that homes on the East Coast and in the Midwest continue to lose value, while other markets are seeing double-digit growth
by Amy Tankersley Sep 22
Fed report: US household wealth hits record high in 2Q
Mortgage debt grows at fastest rate since end of recession, indicating consumer confidence in taking on some debt
by Amy Tankersley Sep 21
The week in industry hires and promotions: Sept. 14-18
New executives, managers and agents in the residential real estate, tech and mortgage spaces
by Inman Sep 19
Fed leaves interest rates alone -- for now
But even if we see a rate hike before year-end, analysts and homebuyers aren’t sweating any potential impact on housing
by Amy Tankersley Sep 17
Lenders report loosening mortgage credit standards
Fannie Mae survey says lending standards are easing across all loan types
by Amy Tankersley Sep 17
Housing is squeezing homeowners out of more than half their incomes
But Trulia report finds some good news for buyers in expensive markets
by Amy Tankersley Sep 16