New-home sales fall in September
The median sales price of all new homes sold in September was $299,400, according to the US Census Bureau
LA City Council unanimously passes moratorium on no-fault evictions
The moratorium prevents landlords from unjustly evicting renters ahead of January 1 rent-control deadline
by Marian McPherson Oct 23
Growing number of homeowners feel 'house rich and cash poor'
Stagnant wage growth and booming costs of living are stressing homeowners, according to a new HomeTap study
by Marian McPherson Oct 23
Following tech peers, Facebook pledges $1B to affordable housing
The commitment comes amid accusations of worsening housing affordability and a wider tech backlash
by Teke Wiggin Oct 23
Home prices continue to rise, albeit at a slower pace: FHFA
Prices were up 0.2% month-over-month in August and 4.6% year-over-year, according to data released Wednesday
by Patrick Kearns Oct 23
46% of homeowners say rising home prices have made life worse
A survey by Redfin found that Americans are stressed about home affordability and want the government to step in
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
Home sales drop in September after 2 months of gains
Existing-home sales fell 2.2% from August to September, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Patrick Kearns Oct 22
Slowing down pace of foreclosure can be counterproductive: Study
New paper has surprising insights into the impact that foreclosure policies have on the broader housing market
by Lew Sichelman Oct 22
Nearly half of homeowners are worried about climate change
Yet only 18% are willing to pay higher insurance premiums to protect their homes, according to a new survey
by Marian McPherson Oct 21
Positive outlook clouded by the threat of impeachment
Opinion
The Brexit deal, the negotiations with China and a new president of the European Central Bank are all good news
by Lou Barnes Oct 18
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Oct 18
Buildings being torn down and rebuilt
Privately owned housing starts increased 1.6% year-over-year in September but fell 9.4% percent from August
by Patrick Kearns Oct 17
Road and sunrise
However, bank repossessions jumped slightly in third quarter, according to the latest report from Attom Data Solutions
What’s the key to ending chronic homelessness? Better data
Nonprofit Community Solutions' Build for Zero program is helping communities end chronic and veteran homelessness through real-time data
by Marian McPherson Oct 16
It's getting even harder for African American families to afford homes
The typical African American family could afford just 25% of the homes for sale last year, down from 39% in 2012, according to a new study from Redfin
by Patrick Kearns Oct 16
The luxury market 'is doing just fine' — even amid shrinkage
Luxury buyers are gravitating away from grand estates and toward properties with amenities and little maintenance
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 16