Builder hiring ramps up while real estate brokerages keep pace
Builders and residential contractors added nearly 60,000 jobs in June — about 11,000 more than expected for this time of year, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
by Daniel Houston Jul 7
Virginia is for lovers, irked buyers, stubborn sellers and bidding wars
Despite sales falling by double-digits, agents and brokers in Alexandria, Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia, anticipate a summer of heated bidding wars, tough negotiations and market headwinds
by Marian McPherson Jul 7
US home prices projected to grow 'convincingly' in 2024: Economist
Existing-home sales are expected to tumble to a 12-year low by the end of 2023, but they won't stay that way for long, Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale predicted on Wednesday
by Taylor Anderson Jul 6
Mortgage rates hit new 2023 high on strong economic data
Strong jobs numbers and GDP growth have bond market investors convinced it's all but certain the Federal Reserve will resume rate hikes this month
by Matt Carter Jul 6
Average homes sell above asking price for first time since last year
The average sale price nationwide just exceeded 100% of list price for the first time since August of last year, according to a new market report from Redfin released on Thursday
by Daniel Houston Jul 6
Broker Spotlight: Filippo Incorvaia, FI Real Estate
Find out how this luxury broker invested in his belief in his Miami market's potential by starting up his own brokerage
by Christy Murdock Jul 6
Manhattan luxury-condo sellers are giving in to buyer demands
Even as transactions are going through for higher-priced condos and apartments, sales in the lower price tiers have been drying up
by Daniel Houston Jul 6
Kendall Bonner: The industry isn't ready for reality of commission suit
Bonner, an eXp team leader, has been vocal about the need for agents and brokers to consider how they'll serve buyers in a post-lawsuit landscape. She expanded on her concerns with Intel
by Daniel Houston Jul 5
Summer Cooldown: New homes will offer a lifeline for some agents
Three leading economists share what's ahead for the summer, from the continued struggle with mortgage rates to a resurgence in bidding wars and the gift of new-home sales that keeps giving
by Marian McPherson Jul 5
How this real estate mentor merges resilience and passion
Find out how marketing expert and industry veteran Marci James blends professional acumen, personal fulfillment and a love for the great outdoors to create a picture-perfect life
by Brandon Doyle Jul 4
Gain an edge on the fall housing market with Inman Access
Watch the latest Access class featuring Realtor.com's Chief Economist, Danielle Hale, for an informative behind-the-scenes look into what we can expect to see from the fall housing market
by Claire Buzzanca Jul 3
It’s time to put American innovation to work for housing
Opinion
America was built on innovation, yet we’ve thrown up our hands when it comes to our most intractable housing problems. As real estate experts, it’s time for us to get busy
by Troy Palmquist Jul 3
Roe v. Wade one year later: People, policy and housing
Opinion
If where you call home is now in a state that bans abortion, your personal fertility plan may include how far you would have to drive to receive health care services
by Rachael Hite Jul 3
Emerging trends and opportunities in vineyard real estate investment
Opinion
The increasing popularity of vineyard properties as alternative assets, the emergence of new wine regions and the lifestyle appeal of vineyard ownership all present new opportunities
by Jenny Heinzen Jun 30
Good news about economy could send mortgage rates back up
Surprising employment and GDP numbers have investors buying stocks and selling bonds over worries that Fed policymakers will continue hiking rates to combat inflation
by Matt Carter Jun 29
Pending home sales fall, but Northeast sees a surge: Data
Sales of pending homes declined 2.7% in May and were down 22.2% from a year ago, but the Northeast saw a 12.9% increase, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors
by Ben Verde Jun 29