The tech boom is sweeping down the plains: Zillow
Housing affordability and robust economies are drawing tech companies to cities across the South and Midwest
by Marian McPherson Jan 9
Buying is more affordable than renting in 53% of the U.S.
According to Attom Data Solutions' latest Rental Affordability Report, buying is more affordable than renting for the average wage earner in the majority of U.S. markets, despite home-price growth outpacing wage growth
by Marian McPherson Jan 8
'It's simply theft': Developer balks as support surges for squatters living in empty home since November
The women have been living in a 3-bedroom home in Oakland, California, since November
Buyers are flocking to this state
According to moving company United Van Lines, movers are migrating to Idaho at record levels in search of jobs and affordable home prices
by Marian McPherson Jan 7
Idaho home prices jumped 10% in November: CoreLogic
Maine and West Virginia also saw large annual increases, with prices rising 8.6 and 6.9 percent, respectively
Federal lenders increase loan limits to match pace of price growth
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration increased their loan limits to $510,400 and $331,760, respectively
by Marian McPherson Jan 6
California home sales set back by high cost of fire insurance
As insurance costs spike, many in the state are holding off both selling and buying
The Essential Guide to 2020, 2025, 2030 and beyond
Shrinking agent ranks, smaller commissions and more predictions for years and years to come
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 6
Rates plunge upon December manufacturing surprise, and a new year's forecast
Opinion
Economics, not politics, impacts the bond markets the most
by Lou Barnes Jan 3
Southern markets will reign supreme in 2020: Zillow
Home values in Austin, Atlanta, Charlotte and Nashville are expected to explode as buyers search for affordable housing, according to Zillow’s latest Home Price Expectations Survey
by Marian McPherson Jan 2
The last housing finance roundup of 2019
Real estate news from the year's end
by Lew Sichelman Dec 31
housing market
Every census division tracked by Federal Housing Finance Agency reported positive annual price gains, with the Mountain division climbing the most at 6.7%
by Patrick Kearns Dec 31
Home prices climb more than 15% above pre-financial crisis peak
Home prices rose 3.3% in October, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index
by Patrick Kearns Dec 31
Tenancy-in-common housing gaining popularity in Los Angeles
Collectively owned housing is growing in popularity in Los Angeles and beyond as prices for more conventional homes remain out of reach for many buyers
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 31
Pending home sales rebound in November
The forward-looking indicator based on contract signings was up 7.4% year-over-year and 1.2% month-over-month in November, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Patrick Kearns Dec 30
2019 and beyond: A look back
Opinion
Leaders of federal administrations always take credit for roaring economies, but the reality is more complex
by Lou Barnes Dec 27