Real Estate Markets & Economy
Stimulus money and home value appreciation are pushing more people to invest in their houses. They're increasingly turning to professionals as well
Nationwide builder sentiment rose by 1 point to 83 in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index
Today's extremes won't last forever, but there's no silver bullet to end the crisis, and it's likely shortages in some form will drag on for years
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
Mortgage lenders saw record volume in 2020, with refinances leading the way. Here are the lenders that dominated refinances last year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association
Redfin's latest market report reveals just how far buyers must go to secure a home. Single-family listings garnered the most bids followed by townhomes
'It's always still a punch in the gut,' one would-be homebuyer recently said after losing one house after another to higher offers
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