The week in financial markets: two moves
Opinion
In a globalized world, the Fed tightens for all
by Lou Barnes May 19
Harbor CEO says blockchain will let you easily split real estate ownership
The leader of the $38-million-funded tech startup lays out how his blockchain idea will affect real estate
by Emma Hinchliffe May 18
Experian reveals the 5 states with the lowest foreclosure rates
Plains states swept the list, thanks to low unemployment rates, strong buyer demand and affordable home prices
by Marian McPherson May 18
A homeowner and an inspector looking at a collapsed ceiling
Data shows that investors are betting on continuous home price growth, report says
by Patrick Kearns May 18
New housing starts fell in April, especially multifamily projects
Privately-owned housing starts are down 3.7 percent from March, led by a nearly 13 percent drop in multifamily
by Marian McPherson May 16
NAR lays out federal policy goals at midyear conference in D.C.
Flood insurance, net neutrality, tax reform and FHA loans for condos are chief among legislative issues for 2018
by Patrick Kearns May 16
HomeShare expands into 5 new buildings in 3 major cities
The company will expand into Los Angeles and in Seattle and San Francisco, where it already has a presence
Old abandoned homes houses
A new Lincoln Institute of Land Policy report offers solutions to the high crime rates and property devaluation that accompany abandoned homes
by Gill South May 16
EXp Realty posts strong first quarter, will start trading on Nasdaq
The cloud-based brokerage exhibited significant growth in earnings with revenue up 188 percent from last year
by Emma Hinchliffe May 15
Hawaii's continued volcanic activity upends real estate market
Some homeowners and part-time residents in closest proximity to the active Kilauea volcano have already abandoned the Big Island for safety on U.S. mainland
by Gill South May 15
Queens residents protest outside NYC mayor's mansion, City Hall over new homeless shelter
Facility in converted hotel would be third for small Queens community
by Patrick Kearns May 15
What's it like to win a housing lottery in the nation's most expensive city?
A San Francisco teacher talks about snagging an affordable one-bedroom in one of the city's most desirable neighborhoods
by Patrick Kearns May 14
California votes to make solar panels mandatory on all new homes by 2020
The move could add as much as $10,000 to home prices
Redfin reports first quarter net loss of $36M
The Seattle-based real estate brokerage’s loss widened dramatically from $1.8 million last quarter, but still grew revenue 33% from 2017
by Patrick Kearns May 10
5 best cities for first-time homebuyers looking to save
SmartAsset's study shows the South and the Midwest offer some of the lowest home prices and costs of living in the US
by Marian McPherson May 9
https://www.inman.com/2017/12/26/housing-shortage-softening-buyer-demand-in-major-us-metros/
A new report from home remodeling and design company Houzz finds that homebuilders are struggling with lower labor availability and rising costs of products and materials
by Marian McPherson May 8