Real Estate Markets & Economy
More buyers today are moving because they have to. Here's what they look like — and how agents are courting their business in a down market
Opinion
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner takes a look back at his pre-2023 market predictions to check his math and his accuracy
One new figure shows home prices rose in April compared to March but fell year over year. Economists, however, are fairly upbeat
Sales of newly built single-family homes were at a seasonally adjusted rate of 763,000 during May 2023 — 20% higher than the levels seen in May 2022, according to data from the US Census Bureau
Opinion
Tax strategist David A. Perez helps real estate investors plan ahead to minimize their tax burden. Find out how his strategies can work for both active and passive investors
Although euphemisms and analogies are not the magic solution to a sluggish market, they can help make a difference in how you approach the situation
Federal Reserve's decision on how high and long to keep rates up 'a major risk over the next year' with question of a downturn more a matter of 'when' than 'if': Fannie Mae
The National Association of Realtors recorded 408,000 sales of existing homes in May. Before the pandemic, that number was closer to 530,000
During 2021, there were 8M 'missing households' across the country — families without homes of their own — compared to just 3.7M housing units available for rent or sale, according to Zillow
Rates for mortgages backed by Fannie and Freddie continue to ease despite tough talk on inflation from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, but liquidity issues put pressure on bigger loans
The number of homes for sale in the United States fell 7.1% year over year to 1.4M on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to a new report from Redfin
It wasn't easy, but builders survived the market downturn without mass layoffs. And they've clawed their way back near normal sales levels
Housing starts were at a seasonally adjusted rate of 1,631,000 for May — a 21.7% jump from April and 5.7% higher than the levels recorded in May 2022, according to Census Bureau data
Opinion
Retirement may seem like a distant dream, but understanding the key age milestones can make all the difference
Opinion
Self-storage and real estate investments provide returns and benefits that traditional investments may not offer, making them an attractive option for investors looking to diversify
Within the next 5 to 8 years, women will control an astounding $32T of the country’s wealth. Sadly, many are totally unprepared to handle what’s ahead
On The Download this week, we're asking: Is low inventory having a protective effect on the housing market? How long can it last?