Imagine a $28K fee for furniture. The reality for Berlin renters is ugly
Two months after passing a referendum to control rents, Berliners are battling extreme leasing fees, which include thousands of dollars upfront for furniture, appliances and kitchen cabinets
by Marian McPherson Nov 22
As inflation heats up, home sales expected to decline over next 2 years
For the first time, Fannie Mae is forecasting all the way out to 2023, when it expects the economy to enter 'mature state of the business cycle,' with the risk of another recession moving into focus
by Matt Carter Nov 19
5-year study finds Bitcoin is a way better investment than real estate
A study published by Point2Homes.com revealed extensive return on investment comparisons between the most popular form of cryptocurrency and real estate. The results are staggering
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 18
3 agents per home: Is Daytona Beach the canary in the coal mine?
In September, approximately 2,200 agents licensed in the Florida beachside community of 70,000 were vying for just 674 listings. Is this the fate in store for the rest of the country?
by Daniel Houston Nov 18
It takes LeBron James 16 hours of work to afford a home. Conor McGregor can buy 1 in half the time
Multi-million dollar salaried athletes like Stephen Curry and Tiger Woods can save up enough money for the average priced American home within a few hours, a new study shows
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 18
5 reasons to be optimistic about the 2022 housing market
At the National Association of Realtors' national conference on Friday, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun shared promising insights about 2022
by Marian McPherson Nov 18
Inflation hasn't peaked yet: 2022 housing forecast
However, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner firmly believes that the economy will continue to grow. Here's his 2022 housing forecast
by Matthew Gardner Nov 17
Housing starts dip modestly in October amid supply chain issues
Privately owned housing starts dipped 0.7% in October while single-family housing starts dropped 3.9%, according to US Census Bureau residential construction data
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 17
Off-season rebound for mortgages could bode well for fall home sales
Second straight week of increases in purchase loan applications following rate reversal suggests stronger sales activity in the weeks to come, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Matt Carter Nov 17
Real estate investors bought record-breaking number of homes in Q3
Investors purchased a record 18.2% of US homes, amounting to a new high of $63.6B in homes during the third quarter of 2021, according to a new Redfin analysis released Monday
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 16
Builder confidence soars as demand overshadows supply chain issues
Despite shortages of materials, lots and labor, consumer demand beat expectations, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 16
Flush with cash, FHA urged to lower mortgage insurance premiums
A new report warns that a 'sudden and severe' reversal in home price appreciation could stress the Federal Housing Administration's finances again
by Matt Carter Nov 15
Vacasa revenue hits all-time high in Q3
The company's gross booking value surged 97% year over year to $776 million. In response, revenue also hit a record high of $330 million, up 77% year over year
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 15
WeWork tallies revenue increase in first earnings as a public company
The embattled co-working startup saw revenue increase and its losses improve while All Access memberships rose 60% from the previous quarter
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 15
Fake landlord and deed fraud scams plague Detroit buyers and renters
Cash sales don't provide safeguards like title searches that mortgage companies insist on when they're financing a deal
by Matt Carter Nov 12
Sellers are banking on red-hot buyer demand this fall: realtor.com
Realtor.com's latest study revealed 65% of homesellers are planning to sell in the next 6 months, as they're seeking to take advantage of strong seller's market before the tide turns
by Marian McPherson Nov 12