There’s a solution for high home prices — but most don’t want it
A new Redfin study reveals that 53% of buyers and sellers oppose high-density housing in their own neighborhoods, despite the fact it would significantly improve affordability
by Marian McPherson Aug 9
Today's mortgage rate was set yesterday by China
Opinion
Nothing matters for interest rates now except US tariffs and trade war. Nothing
by Lou Barnes Aug 9
Portland, Oregon sign
Gov. Kate Brown signed a quartet of housing bills Thursday including one that would eliminate single-family zoning in cities with more than 10K residents
by Patrick Kearns Aug 9
Realtor.com, real estate services generated 2% revenue growth for News Corp.
Move and REA Group raked in $18M, but foreign currency fluctuations diminished News Corp.’s overall quarterly revenue by 8%, according to an earnings call Thursday
by Marian McPherson Aug 8
Zillow is still losing money on every home it sells – but not as much as it was 6 months ago
On average, Zillow lost $2,916 on each home it sold in the 2nd quarter after interest payments, earnings data shows
by Patrick Kearns Aug 8
Is the luxury market taking a dive?
Fears about possible recession, burgeoning trade war are keeping luxury buyers at bay, says new Redfin report
by Marian McPherson Aug 8
EXp Realty will launch mortgage, title and warranty services in Q3
The virtual, cloud-based real estate brokerage nearly doubled its revenue but still posted a net loss in Q2
by Patrick Kearns Aug 8
Realogy posts net profit despite 5% revenue decline in Q2
The company fell in line with revenue expectations and an earnings-per-share target of $0.83, as projected by Zacks
by Patrick Kearns Aug 8
Zillow announces new iBuyer markets as revenue soars 84%
The Seattle-based real estate tech giant also reported an overall net loss of $71.9M in the second quarter of 2019
by Patrick Kearns Aug 7
Climate change is driving up insurance costs for homeowners
From fires in California to flooding along the Atlantic, homeowners are going to have to brace themselves for higher bills as climate change leads to extreme disasters
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 7
Home prices increase in 91% of the nation's metros
Lower inventory is leading to more price increases and competition, according to NAR's chief economist
by Patrick Kearns Aug 7
A Mark Zuckerberg-linked firm is scooping up scores of apartments
Iconiq has reportedly purchased more than 1,600 apartments in Seattle, Los Angeles and Denver
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 7
From the Great Recession to 9/11: What to do when external factors get in the way of a real estate deal
Economic changes, tariffs and international conflicts can put buyers on edge — here’s how to help sort it all out
by Marian McPherson Aug 7
Airbnb to acquire Urbandoor in bid to reach business travelers
The move will allow Airbnb to cement relationships with multifamily owners and building operators
Zillow Offers expands to Nashville
The Tennessee city marks the 15th market for the rapidly growing all-cash home offer platform
Did Fed know tariff threat was coming before it cut rates?
Opinion
In the time since Donald Trump's tariff announcement Thursday, low-fee mortgages have fallen below 4%
by Lou Barnes Aug 5