Hurricane Harvey flooding in Port Arthur, TX
ATTOM report does show increased construction loans following hurricanes in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico and devastating wildfires in California
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Listings shortage could be pushing real estate professionals to expand their sphere of business
by Marian McPherson Mar 14
Wildfires, hurricanes triggered Q4 mortgage delinquencies: CoreLogic
Effects of these natural disasters 'all too clear' in latest loan performance report
by Gill South Mar 14
NAR says Dodd-Frank Reform bill would be good for housing
Trade org cheers proposed revisions to Fannie and Freddie credit score models and lending rule clarifications in legislation expected to pass the Senate soon
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Opinion
The Fed's inflation forecasts (implicitly wages also) have failed ever since the recovery began in 2010
by Lou Barnes Mar 9
Exceptionally strong jobs report guarantees aggressive rate hikes to come
February marks biggest employment boost since July 2016
HUD considers dropping anti-discrimination language from mission, draws criticism from real estate
Zillow, NAR speak out on the importance of fair housing and diverse, inclusive communities. HUD says it remains committed to these ideals.
10 years after housing crisis, some states still struggling to recover
Home prices in Illinois, Florida, Nevada and Arizona have failed to reach pre-recession levels, and today nearly 2.5 million residential properties remain in negative equity
How the inventory shortage is throwing a wrench in my business
Opinion
All the technology in the world won't provide us with more homes to sell
by Teresa Boardman Mar 8
NAR fights for rule to potentially offer health care plan to Realtors
The trade group is weighing in on a regulation proposed in January that could pave the way for it to create an association health plan for its members.
The top 10 markets for first-time homebuyers: Zillow
Cities in Florida and Texas offer great entry-level real estate investment opportunities
Buying a starter home is only getting harder: CoreLogic
Home prices rose 6.6% in January, and millennials are expected to bear the brunt of inventory shortages and worsening affordability
by Marian McPherson Mar 6
This spring homebuying season may be less 'frenzied': Zillow
Slowed home price growth, though still high compared to historic norms, may offer home hunters some reprieve
by Marian McPherson Mar 6
Are new-home sales really dropping? Check the margin of error, says research firm
John Burns Real Estate Consulting director of research Rick Palacios Jr. advises clients and industry pros to take monthly housing stats with a grain of salt.
by Marian McPherson Mar 6
A woman filling out a tax form
Millions will choose the standard deduction over itemizing, but states have not raised their standard deductions
by Steve Cook Mar 5
President Trump Meets With Steel And Aluminum Manufacturing Industry Leaders Announcing New Tariffs
The president today announced he would subject imports of the two metals to 25 percent and 10 percent tariffs respectively.