Real Estate Markets & Economy
Opinion
In short: Probably not. Vaccinations and stimulus measures are fueling optimism for an epic economic rebound, and there are other factors at play. Here is a look at how the housing market has fared over the past year and what to expect
As home prices surge and consumers recall the last time the housing market was this hot, it’s no wonder that fears of a housing crash have begun to surface
Many consumers may not realize it, but they're increasingly competing against institutional investors and contending with soaring building costs
Agents in the southernmost tip of Texas, home to SpaceX's rocket production facility and launch site, are seeing buyers and investors flock to formerly sleepy towns
'There is no middle class any more,' one industry leader said of working in real estate this year. 'You’re either crushing it or you're struggling'
A $1B Innovation District, a plethora of amenities and a new city plan have pushed Raleigh's North Hills to the top of buyers' lists.
Inventory has been tight for a long time now, but this spring agents across the country are seeing something different — and more difficult
The annual rise in demand for second homes is nearly quadruple the 34% year-over-year gain for primary homes, according to a new report from Redfin
Billionaire Rick Caruso plans to roll out a variety of cryptocurrency programs for consumers, including a customer reward option and the ability to pay rent with bitcoin
After 7 weeks of consecutive increases in mortgage rates, Freddie Mac's most recent survey shows a decrease, giving borrowers the chance to refinance
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
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
Zillow's latest report revealed what pushed Americans to move during the pandemic and which markets experienced the largest inflow of new homebuyers
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
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 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
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