Real estate market recap, June 19-23
The big news in real estate markets, recapped for your convenience
Lack of for-sale inventory caused by increase in rentals
Zillow chief economist says for-sale housing construction needs a major boost
'Consumer resilience' boosts May existing-home sales
Total housing inventory experienced a small increase as well
What's the mid-year forecast? Rates up, inventory down
Four economists outlined what they think the housing market will do in 2017
Opinion
Agents still needed despite technology growth
Technology plays a valuable role in helping the industry advance, but agents will always be the root of its growth
7 homebuilding trends shaping 2017's housing market
Buyers are absorbing the increased costs of new construction lots
Expect the 'longest economic expansion' since WWII
Don't hold your breath for a recession anytime soon, says Cushman & Wakefield's global chief economist
Housing mostly back to 'normal,' depending on location
Dr. Chris Herbert of the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard said 32 out of 100 markets remain below peak prices
Fed announces third rate hike in 7 months
Committee cites strengthening labor market and declining inflation
Top 10 issues facing real estate in 2017
The No. 1 challenge? Polarization and political uncertainty
What percent of income are buyers spending on mortgages?
Los Angeles homebuyers would need to shell out 46.8 percent of their income on a median-valued home