‘What am I supposed to do?’: As US ages in place, report hits a nerve
A New York Times story on baby boomers not selling their homes sparked an inter-generational dispute online, complete with accusations and existential dread
by Daniel Houston Jul 12
America's hottest neighborhoods: Midtown District in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City is experiencing a pandemic-induced real estate boom, with coastal buyers flocking to one of the city's most vibrant areas: Midtown. Here's what you need to know about OKC's hottest neighborhood.
by Marian McPherson Jul 12
Miami building tragedy may change condo market forever, agents say
The seemingly unprompted disaster has left many wondering what other secrets buildings may be hiding beneath the surface that could later lead to calamity. And some real estate agents say the consequences of the disaster may change the condominium market forever
Mortgage rates follow Treasury yields down
While rates are back down near historic lows, the economic recovery could push them back up in the months ahead
by Daniel Houston Jul 8
Foreclosure watch: The 10 most at-risk US cities
Even as home values soar, many out-of-work homeowners are at risk of having their home foreclosed on due to missed payments
Nearly two-thirds of buyers say it's a 'bad time' to buy a home
Booming home price growth and dwindling inventory has negatively impacted buyer sentiment, according to Fannie Mae's latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index
by Marian McPherson Jul 8
Price cuts, while rare in this market, often lead to greater profit: Zillow
The number of sellers who choose to cut their listing price has dropped by a third over the last year, but a Zillow report found that if the price is dropped at the right time, sellers can net $15K over ask
Apartments and Suburbs in Austin Texas - aerial drone view at sunrise with lens flare above new developments
Amid a nationwide inventory shortage, suburban condominiums are a way for many first-time buyers to enter the market — if they can afford it
Young adults put pandemic savings toward down payments
Zillow survey finds that half of millennials and Gen Zers plan to use money saved on transportation, child care and dining out to buy a home
The risks of taking out cash against a home in today's market
In a USA Today opinion piece, Sheila C. Bair, the chairwoman of Fannie Mae's Board of Directors, laid out the factors homeowners should consider before agreeing to cash-out refinancing
by Libertina Brandt Jul 6
Home prices jump a whopping 15.4% in May: CoreLogic
The last time home prices increased by so much was in May 2005, according to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Index report released on Tuesday
Wave of new agents swarm NYC market amid inventory shortage
The number of new agents entering the New York City market rose 7% in May as the city continues its economic recovery, according to data analysis company Corofy
by Daniel Houston Jul 1
Number of affordable places to live hits lowest point in 2 years
Home prices in most counties in a recent study were less affordable than their historical averages as price growth outpaced rising wages
by Daniel Houston Jun 30
Asian American homeownership is still lagging: Report
Asian American homeownership rates lag in numerous major cities, including New York, Los Angeles and Boston, according to the Asian Real Estate Association of America
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 30
Rising home prices may be crimping demand for purchase mortgages
Demand for purchase mortgages fell last week to the lowest level since May 2020, which could be a sign first-time homebuyers are getting squeezed out of the market
by Matt Carter Jun 30
After April slump, pending-home sales rise 8% in May
Pending-home sales are once again on the increase, according to new data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors