Here are the markets where homebuyers have the upper hand
Realtor.com's August market report revealed the emergence of a balanced market. The report also indicates economic headwinds are suppressing sales
by Marian McPherson Sep 9
Two people having the price reduction conversation in a home.
Coach Verl Workman outlines how to fix what real estate agents say when the home isn’t selling and what the homeowner hears when the agent speaks
by Verl Workman Sep 9
These 10 real estate markets have lost $233B in value since 2024
Home values still remain far above what they were before the pandemic sent home prices soaring across the US, despite recent declines in markets across the country
by Taylor Anderson Sep 8
Modest gains help agents see path to recovery: Client Pipeline Tracker
Homebuyers are still only dipping their toes back into the market. But it's enough for agents to feel cautiously optimistic again about the year ahead — and dream a little bigger
by Daniel Houston Sep 8
real estate market anxiety
Opinion
From climate change to economic uncertainty, Carl Medford writes, these are the factors causing real estate market anxiety for potential buyers and sellers
by Carl Medford Sep 8
people in line for job interview
Investors who fund most home loans are no longer wondering whether the Fed will cut rates this month, but by how much. At least 3 quarter-percentage point rate cuts are now expected this year
by Matt Carter Sep 5
A woman in front of a home asking herself the rent vs. buy question.
Find out how to help potential homebuyers navigate the market, Bernice Ross writes, while dispelling myths that might be keeping them from moving forward
by Bernice Ross Sep 5
American dream of homeownership
Stuart Siegel, President and CEO of Engel & Völkers Americas, writes that while the American dream of homeownership is not dead, it is changing
by Stuart Siegel Sep 5
A flooded road
Homes representing $12.7T in property value are vulnerable to at least one type of severe or extreme climate risk, according to Realtor.com, with flooding as one of the most underestimated
How to stop second-guessing yourself and make solid decisions
As the seasons change, you may be doubting your prior planning, coach Darryl Davis writes, but real estate success comes from making a commitment and sticking to it
by Darryl Davis Sep 4
Homebuyers take a breather as mortgage rates continue to fall
Purchase loan demand slipped last week, but rates are expected to keep falling with unemployed outnumbering job openings in July for the first time since the pandemic
by Matt Carter Sep 3
Small, model homes reflect US homeowner population decline
Although the 0.1% dip in US homeowner population is slight, it is significant because it marks the first time in 9 years that the number of homeowners in the country has not grown
single family rental investing
Growth in the single family rental asset class, Michael Zaransky writes, reflects demographic shifts, housing affordability constraints and evolving cultural preferences
by Michael Zaransky Sep 3
Trump administration 'in no rush' to do Fannie, Freddie IPO this year
Democratic senators asked federal regulator Bill Pulte on Aug. 29 to pause any efforts to reprivatize Fannie and Freddie and study potential impact on mortgage rates
by Matt Carter Sep 2
A map of China with the Texas flag draped over it
The law prohibits foreigners from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from buying residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural land, and from leasing property for more than 1 year
'If our nurses, firefighters, and teachers can’t live here, then our community stops functioning'
Workforce housing initiatives offer one part of the affordability solution for discouraged buyers, but still fall short of the need
by Marian McPherson Sep 2