Bad jobs report could hold silver lining for housing
The Fed now has justification to keep a tight lid on interest rates. But some fear that if employers are forced to raise wages too quickly, that could spark inflationary pressures and spook bond investors
by Matt Carter May 7
Why are real estate company share prices falling despite good news?
Many real estate companies have reported stronger-than-expected earnings in recent weeks, but their share prices keep dropping
by Jim Dalrymple II May 7
1 in 4 moms don't like their home
Moms are nearly twice as likely to experience homebuyer's remorse than dads, and they're also guiltier of hiding the costs of home furnishings, according to a new LendingTree study
Sellers absolutely have the upper hand in this housing market: Survey
In a first, more people thought April was a bad time to buy a home than a good time, according to Fannie Mae's latest survey of home purchase sentiment
by Matt Carter May 7
RE/MAX predicts banner year with tech, mortgage investments
RE/MAX's Friday earnings call focused on the company's 2021 trajectory, with Motto Mortgage, booj and other tech investments powering growth, according to the company
by Marian McPherson May 7
Bubble Trouble: The impending 'bubble burst' is mythical at best
For those who believe an impending doom is on the horizon, here is some bad news: It's not going to happen. In this second of two opposing opinion pieces on the housing crash, Matthew Gardner shares why we won't see any mythical bubble bursting
by Matthew Gardner May 7
New realtor.com market report hints inventory relief is coming
Realtor.com's latest weekly market report showed a boost in new listings during the last week of April — a hopeful signal that lower home prices are near
by Marian McPherson May 6
RE/MAX sees small revenue bump, but adds lots of agents in Q1
The company's total agent count increased 6.4 percent, to 140,214 agents. And it brought in $72.3 million in revenue
by Jim Dalrymple II May 6
Douglas Elliman's revenue and profit soar in first quarter
The company also saw its sales volume climb to $10.1 billion in the first quarter of 2021, up 71 percent compared to the same period in 2020
by Jim Dalrymple II May 6
What the end of the eviction ban means for landlords and tenants
Mortgage foreclosure litigation attorney Jason Vanslette shares how the moratorium ruling impacts landlords and property owners — and why waiting to evict may be the smart move
by Marian McPherson May 6
EXp World Holdings reports first quarter revenue of $583.3M, big 115% jump over 2020
EXp World Holdings reported a strong Q1 2021, according to an earnings release on Thursday. The company grew on all levels while maintaining profitability
by Marian McPherson May 6
5 people to watch at Offerpad as the iBuyer continues to expand
Over the last half decade, the instant cash offer startup upended the industry in no small part due to the people who work there
Bubble Trouble: The housing crash will be even worse than I predicted
Opinion
This is the homeseller market crash. Inventory is at historic lows, affordability is rapidly eroding, and rates are climbing
by Chris Drayer May 6
Redfin reports $268M in revenue in first quarter, 40% jump over same period last year
CEO Glenn Kelman said Wednesday that the company is 'just about hitting on all cylinders' after hiring more agents and lenders
by Jim Dalrymple II May 5
Weaker mortgage demand tied to low inventory, higher prices
Applications for mortgage purchase loans fell for the second week in a row at the end of April, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's weekly mortgage application survey
by Matt Carter May 5
Bubble trouble: 4 stats that'll give you hope (and 4 that won't)
There are signs of trouble, but vaccinations are up, spending on home construction is up, and overall, there's reason to believe the market will improve
by Jim Dalrymple II May 5