Builder confidence rises in April
Developers optimistic thanks to job growth and low rates, according to National Association of Home Builders
by Patrick Kearns Apr 16
Rent in southwestern region rising fast: CoreLogic
Rental rates rose 2.9% nationwide and a whopping 8% in Phoenix
Hispanic homeowners made up more than a third of all new households over the past decade
A new report shows that Hispanics had a homeownership rate of 47.1% in 2018, and that the demographic will play a growing role in the US housing market
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 12
General Electric will pay $1.5B over subprime lending
Justice Department says a GE subsidiary misrepresented the quality of its loans and fraud controls it had in place
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 12
Low mortgage rates are leading to more affordability: NAR
NAR's affordability index notched its highest score since February 2018, according to data released Friday
by Patrick Kearns Apr 12
RE/MAX should buy Redfin
Opinion
Bold move could put RE/MAX in position to compete against Zillow, Opendoor, Redfin and Compass
by Brad Inman Apr 11
Vancouver, BC Canada skyline at night
The US real estate giants just launched north-of-the-border as the market in one of the hottest cities is contracting
Marijuana-friendly cities see uptick in home values: Study
On average, home values in cities that legalized marijuana grew by $6,337 more than everywhere else
HBO’s John Oliver puts spotlight on mobile home industry
Oliver spent the segment calling out private equity funds that purchase the land where mobile homes sit
by Bryson Masse Apr 10
Money hands
Taxes and commissions associated with the sale drive up costs significantly, according to a new analysis
Nationwide delinquency rates hit 20-year low: CoreLogic
Only 4% of all mortgages were delinquent in January
Raising the real estate bar, the Zillow and Compass way
Opinion
Of the two, the winner will be the company that best manages the consumer experience — and Zillow has a head start
by Brad Inman Apr 8
The essential guide to Wall Street and real estate
Wall Street and venture capitalists are pouring fortunes into everything from real estate tech companies to single family rentals
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
US employment gains will push demand for starter homes
The US added 196,000 jobs in March, which will add to the pent up demand for housing, according to NAR's chief economist
by Patrick Kearns Apr 5
Mark Calabria
The former NAR economist has long been vocal in calling for reform to the government-sponsored entities that drive the country's mortgage market
by Patrick Kearns Apr 4
Up arrow buildings growth increase success
Despite a cooling housing market, high prices will continue to pose challenges for buyers, according to realtor.com
by Patrick Kearns Apr 4