In November, home price gains rose nearly 10% year over year: Analysis
Rising from 8.4% growth the month before, the home price numbers reveal a year in which the pandemic did little to temper sky-high growth, according to new data Tuesday
Beyond the headlines: How will pandemic-driven demand impact sales?
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into January's housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare
by Matthew Gardner Jan 26
December home value growth shatters records: Zillow
Typical US home values rose 8.4% year over year to $266,104, the highest annual increase seen since January 2014, according to a new report from Zillow
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 22
housing market
Just as the real estate industry suspected, existing-home sales surged in 2020, up 5.9% from the year previous and to a level unseen since the Great Recession, according to new data
by Patrick Kearns Jan 22
Rent prices continue to decline along the coasts: realtor.com
Some of the nation's largest markets, including New York City and San Francisco, experienced double-digit rent declines as renters head toward the suburbs
by Marian McPherson Jan 21
New jobless claims dip below 1M as Biden steps into presidency
A total of 960,668 initial claims were filed, a decrease of 151,303 from the week prior, for the week ending Jan. 16, according to data Thursday from the US Labor Department
by Patrick Kearns Jan 21
Housing construction sees 'biggest bang' since 2006
New homes authorized by permits were up 17% year over year in December, according to the US Census Bureau and US Department of Housing and Urban Development
by Patrick Kearns Jan 21
As DC readies for new president, agents predict a strong spring
The dawn of a new administration is already bringing hopeful energy to a city that's seen a lot of turmoil in recent months
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 19
Black renters are twice as likely to have rent debt: Study
Apartment List's latest study revealed Black renters have been disproportionately impacted by unemployment, which puts them at greater risk of eviction
by Marian McPherson Jan 19
Agents see income, satisfaction rise despite pandemic: Inman survey
Inman's Agent Appreciation survey shows more respondents are now making six figures than when a similar survey went out last year. Satisfaction with compensation is also up
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 19
This city is poised to become the hottest real estate market of 2021
A new Zillow survey predicts this Southern metro will outperform all others in price growth
by Patrick Kearns Jan 19
MoxiWorks predicts 30% rise in home sales by end of January
If the company's predictions are correct, the US will see 422,000 home sales in January and another 447,000 in February, a significant increase from 2020
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 19
Rent prices growing faster than pre-pandemic: CoreLogic
Widespread unemployment has not managed to dampen rent growth in most parts of the country
7 realities your buyers and sellers should prepare for in 2021
The real estate market boomed last year, as people sought more space, amenities and new jobs that required relocation. But what will 2021 look like? Here's what will likely change — or stay the same — this year
by Cara Ameer Jan 19
Everything to know about how agents are making money in 2022
Most agents' income still comes from commissions, but the compensation landscape has never been in greater flux than it is now
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 18
Why the Compass IPO will be successful
Opinion
Compass never spouted ideas about blockchain, iBuying or agent robots. Instead, it touted branding, culture and light tech, but within the box of a 120-year-old business model
by Brad Inman Jan 15