A diverse portfolio is key as Americans flee to the suburbs
3 real estate investing experts share their thoughts on coronavirus-induced urban flight and what it means for property investors
by Marian McPherson Aug 4
Northeastern markets lead the way in post-lockdown recovery
Boston, New York City and Philadelphia have exceeded pre-COVID market pace thanks to rising interest in the suburban listings, according to realtor.com
by Marian McPherson Aug 3
Rent prices are slowing faster in cities than in the suburbs: Zillow
Between February and June, annual rent growth slowed 2 percentage points in urban areas while slowing by just 1.4 percentage points in suburban areas, according to a Zillow study
Put fair housing laws to work: How to prevent discriminatory practices
Determining how to create more equality in your business begins with an honest self-evaluation of your own attitudes and behaviors. Here's how to move fair housing from theoretical to practical
by Christy Murdock Aug 1
Pent-up demand isn't the only thing fueling hot market: Realogy CEO
Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider pointed to shifts in consumer behavior and low mortgage rates as additional reasons for the unprecedented rise in home sales over the past 7 weeks
by Patrick Kearns Jul 31
Why 'side suites' are all the rage right now
Accessory dwelling units have been growing in popularity both as a pandemic living option and a solution to affordable housing
Realogy saw transactions plummet as pandemic raged in Q2
Transaction sides in the franchise and brokerage business both fell more than 20% year over year, but June offered positive signs
by Patrick Kearns Jul 30
Moving at 'breakneck speed,' Redfin posts unexpected revenue growth
After announcing 8% year-over-year revenue growth, CEO Glenn Kelman said 'it would be hard to overstate how strong' the housing market is right now
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 30
National median listing price reaches new high amid pandemic
The national median listing price reached $349K in July — the highest price hike since November 2018, according to realtor.com's latest market report, released Thursday
by Marian McPherson Jul 30
Residential investments dropped nearly 40% in Q2
Gross domestic product data showed a historic drop in the second quarter, even as new unemployment claims continued to rise, according to new data released Thursday
by Patrick Kearns Jul 30
Fannie Mae earnings reveal a steadying housing market
Only 5.7% of the single-family loans guaranteed by the GSE were in forbearance at the end of the second quarter, down from 7% at the end of the previous quarter
by Patrick Kearns Jul 30
Pending home sales signal strong market for July and August
The National Association of Realtors' Pending Home Sales Index increased 6.3% year over year in June, according to data released Wednesday
by Patrick Kearns Jul 29
Mortgage applications decrease, fueled by rise in FHA rates
Mortgage applications decreased 0.8% week over week, even as rates stayed near historic lows, according to data released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Patrick Kearns Jul 29
Trends, strategies and apps that'll shape business in 2020
What are the most important trends to watch? How can agents make sure they thrive in this new normal? What are some noteworthy apps to consider? These distinguished female real estate leaders share their best tips
by Bernice Ross Jul 29
Stocks dethrone real estate as Americans' favorite way to invest
Older and younger millennials differ on whether they prefer stocks or real estate
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 28
US homeownership rate hits near 12-year high — or did it?
New data from the Census Bureau indicates that the homeownership rate surged to its highest point since the third quarter of 2008, but a change in data collection methodology may have impacted the results
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 28