Real Estate Markets & Economy
Redfin's chief economist and AirDNA's CEO discuss the trends they're seeing in the housing market at Inman Connect Now
As Congress continues to be at a standstill in passing a second stimulus bill to support Americans who have become unemployed as a result of the pandemic, it's likely forbearance rates could increase in upcoming weeks
Despite the lapse in federal unemployment benefits in August, 68% of renters made an on-time rent payment during the first week of September, meaning just 32% were in 'rent debt.'
Eric Balog, CEO of luxury-oriented Leverage Global Partners, says the high-end market has thrived in recent months, but that the pandemic should have a "lasting impact" on consumer preference
Data from realtor.com showed a slight week-to-week change in housing demand and new listing declines
US bank repossessions dropped by 6% in August to a total of 2,035 properties foreclosed on by lenders, while foreclosure filings rose by 11%
The market composite index, which measures mortgage loan application volume, increased by 2.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis. On an unadjusted basis, the index rose by 2.0%
Record-low mortgage rates, skyrocketing buyer demand, and shrinking inventory have pushed the housing market's busy season forward through at least the end of the year
A study by the Seattle-based company found that approximately 2 million renters could afford monthly payments on a typical starter home in the US, but not in their current metro
Three chief economists share how FHA homeowners have been disproportionately impacted by 2020's coronavirus-induced unemployment boom and what it means for next year's market
The unemployment rate fell to 8.4% in August, according to new data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Although price appreciation is outpacing affordability gains in the single-family sector, there are deals to be found with condominiums and co-ops, economists told Inman
While purchasing power rose by 6.9% year over year in July, home prices climbed 8.2%, according to a new study released Thursday by Redfin
'Any good marketer and brand advocate knows that when the downturn comes, you don't stop advertising,' Coldwell Banker Chief Marketing Officer David Marine told Inman
A new report by Attom Data Solutions and CityBldr highlights areas with the greatest potential for taking advantage of tax benefits in order to revive densely packed, low-income communities
The proportion of rental listings on Zillow that offer some kind of concession increased from 16.2% in February to 30.4% in July, according to new data released Tuesday
The National Association of Realtors says moratorium will bring 'chaos' to rental housing sector and 'bring more havoc' to the economy