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
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Addresses The Economic Club Of Washington
Jamie Dimon believes that origination and servicing rules are tripping up loans, hurting the economy
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 4
Home sale prices in Opportunity Zones skyrocket: Zillow
Nationwide, 8,700 neighborhoods saw sale prices jump by more than 20%
Home prices grew 4% in February
Low mortgage rates and a rush of activity this spring could continue to elevate home prices for the remainder of 2019
San Francisco skyline
The drop in sales highlights trends that are happening all over the country
Agents see growing demand as mortgage rates plummet
Agents across the US are getting calls from would-be clients who realize buying is suddenly getting cheaper
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 29
Ski town markets wilt as spring buying season heats up
Opinion
Large real estate development companies and resort owners are making moves to thwart ever-shortening and unpredictable winter seasons. Ski town real estate economies rest on an uncertain future
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 28
A rollercoaster
The 30-year-fixed rate fell from 4.28% to 4.06%. Home sales jump expected as buyers rush to take advantage
by Marian McPherson Mar 28
Pending home sales dip annually for 14th straight month
Despite slower than last year pending sales, NAR's chief economist thinks the market is past the cycle of low sales
by Patrick Kearns Mar 28
HUD charges Facebook with housing discrimination
The charges state Facebook's advertising platform 'unlawfully discriminates based on race, color, national origin, religion, familial status, sex, and disability'
by Patrick Kearns Mar 28
Bidding wars are way down among Redfin homebuyers
Only 16% of Redfin homebuyers faced a bidding war during the first weeks of March, down from 61% a year ago
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 27
PeerStreet expands loan product line for private investors
The startup company's new loans target lenders who want to reach investment property buyers
Homes overhead aerial view houses
The home price index was up 0.6% month-over-month and 5.6% year-over-year, Federal Housing Finance Agency says
by Patrick Kearns Mar 26
For-sale sign home prices yard sign
Home prices rose only 4.3%, according to Case-Shiller