Rising construction costs curbed homebuilders' pace in April
The rising cost of lumber and appliances slowed the momentum of single-family building permits, starts and completions in April
by Marian McPherson May 18
Share of mortgages in forbearance continues to dwindle
But an estimated 2.1 million homeowners are still taking a break from mortgage payments
by Matt Carter May 17
Demand for mortgages sagged in April even as rates remain near historic lows
Drop in purchase loan originations may be another sign the market is topping off
by Matt Carter May 17
Nearly 75% of offers written by Redfin agents entered bidding wars in April
Low mortgage rates and a historic inventory shortage is leading to an ultra-competitive market in most American cities
Airbnb faces Q1 loss of $1B
Despite continuing to suffer losses in the wake of the pandemic, Airbnb's CEO Brian Chesky expressed optimism about an upcoming summer full of pent-up travel demand.
by Lillian Dickerson May 14
Manchin to Realtors: Bipartisanship is built on personal relationships
US Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat, and Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican, discussed making deals across the aisle at the National Association of Realtors' midyear conference
by Andrea V. Brambila May 14
The catch-22 behind the path to profitability for Compass
Leading industry analysts shared with Inman their evaluations of Compass's earnings and how the path to profitability could impact agents
by Marian McPherson May 14
NAR: Housing market is 'topping out' due to inventory shortage
Lawrence Yun, chief economist for NAR, reports that the GDP is back to its pre-pandemic peak, consumers are ready to spend their stimulus checks and single-family housing starts are ramping up
by Andrea V. Brambila May 13
Fathom Realty sees jump in revenue, agent count and transactions in Q1
The company, which went public last year, pulled in $49.6 million between January and March — a 72 percent increase year over year
by Jim Dalrymple II May 13
Inflation concerns not reflected in latest mortgage rate survey
A weekly Freddie Mac survey doesn't fully reflect new data that's pushed rates up this week on inflation worries
by Matt Carter May 13
Days on market drops by nearly 50% amid inventory crisis
New listings are up 19.1 percent year over year, but demand continues to outpace new listings, leading to increasingly fewer days on market
by Lillian Dickerson May 13
NAR forum: We're at a 'hinge point' in American politics
At the Realtors Legislative Meetings, Mara Liasson and Van Jones talked polarization, bipartisanship and the issues that could get Republicans and Democrats to work together
by Andrea V. Brambila May 13
Blackstone Group, TruAmerica buy 5,800 apartments in San Diego
In what's believed to be one of the biggest real estate deals in San Diego County history, investment firm says it plans to spend $100M renovating the properties
by Matt Carter May 12
Dip in mortgage rates boosts interest in purchase loans, refinancing
'Robust demand' for purchase loans continues to be constrained by scarce listings and shortages of buildings materials, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Matt Carter May 12
How long will the housing shortage last? Years — here's why
Opinion
Thinking optimistically and knowing a little about US homebuilders and American ingenuity, builders might create an average of 2M homes annually and achieve a supply-demand balance in about 6 years
by Ben Caballero May 12
$100K for a home in Brooklyn? Fuggedaboutit!
The New York Times editorial board asked 8 NYC mayoral candidates, 'Do you know the median sales price for a home in Brooklyn?' Some answers left New Yorkers baffled
by Lillian Dickerson May 12