How to stay ahead of coronavirus market fluctuations
From where we stand now, the future of the real estate market looks challenging. If you're grappling with the rapid change, here are a few things you can do to prepare for future market shifts
by Steve Cook Mar 20
Miss being where everybody knows your name? Take this 'Cheers' quiz
Coronavirus is isolating us all, but once upon a time there was a magical place called Cheers. Take this quiz to determine how well you remember the late 1980s and early 1990s
by Inman Mar 20
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin calls on Congress to provide aid to agents
Reffkin argued coronavirus aid shouldn't be limited to W-2 workers. The National Association of Realtors has also said it is working to ensure aid packages to benefit agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 19
Refis up 104% year-over-year
Residential refinance mortgages more than doubled in Q4 2019, bringing them to their highest point in nearly 7 years, according to new data from Attom Data Solutions
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 19
Rental season 'completely derailed' by coronavirus
Apartment search company RentCafé said that in the last week searches for apartments on its site have fallen 25%
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 18
Trump administration announces halt on foreclosures and evictions
For now, evictions and foreclosures will be placed on a moratorium until the end of April
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
Share of first-time buyers reaches highest peak since 1993
The number of first-time homebuyers exceeded 2 million for the third consecutive year in 2019, according to Genworth Mortgage Insurance
by Marian McPherson Mar 18
Trump may allow homeowners to delay mortgage payments
The administration didn't make clear how borrowers might catch up on payments later on
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
New housing construction drop again in February
Residential housing starts fell by 1.5%, according to the US Census Bureau
NAHB: Builder confidence decreases slightly again in March
Although the housing market index remained relatively high for March 2020 compared to all of 2019, as economic confidence started to waver, the index faced a slight decrease
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 17
SARS and Spanish Flu: What we can learn from pandemics of the past
Zillow Chief Economist Svenja Gudell breaks down how past pandemics, including SARS and the Spanish Flu, have impacted the housing market
by Patrick Kearns Mar 17
Open houses took hit from coronavirus over the weekend
Some open houses already saw cancelations and declining attendance last week. That's likely to be a growing trend in the coming weeks
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
Stocks plunge in worst day since 1987 and second worst in US history
The Dow Jones dropped 13% Monday, wiping out all gains made under President Trump
by Patrick Kearns Mar 16
Read Gary Keller's advice to agents on navigating market uncertainty
Keller Williams CEO and co-founder Gary Keller, a veteran of 4 decades in the real estate industry, declares we're officially in a 'market shift.' Read his 4-point plan for staying afloat
by Patrick Kearns Mar 16
Fed cuts interest rate to nearly zero. What does it mean for real estate?
Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale believes mortgage rates could go lower this week, but rates and affordability won't be the only thing impacting the housing market
by Patrick Kearns Mar 16
Charles Barkley to sell Olympic medal and trophies to fund affordable housing
Barkley, who was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame after a 16-year career playing forwards for various teams, wants to build affordable housing in his Alabama hometown