1 in 7 homeowners considering selling within next 3 years
Of those not considering moving, 26% said they were concerned about their ability to find or afford a new home, according to a new survey from Zillow
COVID vaccinations give Americans more confidence in housing
Fannie Mae’s Home Price Sentiment Index increased by 5.2 points from February to 81.7 in March. Year over year, the index is up 0.9 points
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 7
11% of Americans moved during the pandemic: Zillow survey
Zillow's latest report revealed what pushed Americans to move during the pandemic and which markets experienced the largest inflow of new homebuyers
by Marian McPherson Apr 6
New forbearance requests drop to lowest level since March 2020
Total weekly forbearance requests as a percent of servicing portfolio volume decreased from 0.05% to 0.04%, according to the latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 6
homeseller profits
Home prices increased 10.4% in February 2021 from the previous year, and increased 1.2% from January, according to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Index report
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 6
3 ways to set buyer expectations during this sizzling-hot spring
By setting expectations early, agents can put their clients in a better position and educate them on the often frustrating marketplace so they can make quick, sound decisions
by Anthony West Apr 6
4 ways to get a leg up on the competition in the multifamily space
The multifamily space is continuing to evolve, and investors must do the same. In such an environment, it pays to be aggressive when an opportunity emerges — but only while doing the requisite homework within your area of expertise
by Michael Zaransky Apr 6
Hopes of housing shortage relief are dashed as new listings drop
New listing volumes have failed to make up for the shortfall of 2020 and were down 16% and 21% year over year in January and February, according to a new report from Black Knight
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 5
From out of nowhere: 5 new(ish) cities to keep your eye on this year
Starbase, the Texas town Elon Musk announced he was planning to incorporate as part of Brownsville and South Padre, is 1 example of a community conceived seemingly overnight
Manhattan real estate sales hit 14-year high
New York real estate market picks up after COVID-related slump
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 2
The real estate industry added 10,000 jobs in March
The industry saw a healthy increase in jobs in March, following a tougher month of 4,500 job losses. The US as a whole also saw its greatest number of job gains since August
Median home-sale price reaches all-time high of $335,613
Although the market is currently red-hot, Redfin's latest report released on Friday revealed that homebuyers may give up as home prices continue to grow
by Marian McPherson Apr 2
Mortgage rates unfazed by Biden infrastructure plan
Upward pressure on rates still expected in the long term
by Matt Carter Apr 1
Realtors praise Biden infrastructure plan's focus on housing shortage
The American Jobs Plan proposes building and retrofitting more than 2M homes and commercial buildings
New jobless claims see unexpected rise, surpassing pre-COVID record
Initial jobless claims for the week ending March 27 rose to 719,000, a number that surpassed the pre-coronavirus record, just one week after filings hit a pandemic low
Homes have literally never been more expensive
The median listing price for US homes hit $370,000 in March, according to a new report. That's higher than it has ever been in the past
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 1