Cryptocurrency, blockchain, housing and data
The limits of contract law allow an opportunity that technologists want to exploit, the same way bitcoin has found a home at the edge of the financial system
by Franco Faraudo Jul 7
House home made of money dollars bills
Lenders increasingly prefer automation and so do millennials
Home prices in San Francisco have risen an astounding $561 a day
Study from Paragon Real Estate Group says SF market is among 'most blistering ever'
by Patrick Kearns Jul 6
San Jose has the highest share of $1M homes: LendingTree report
Attention from start-ups and tech giants has pushed California home values past the $1M mark
by Marian McPherson Jul 6
Climate change is here, and it's already impacting property values: Harvard study
In a region experiencing climate impacts like sea level rise, people will pay more to be higher, the Harvard study found
by Tina Casey Jul 6
Are we in a housing bubble? It depends on who you ask
Despite declines in 3 key housing market indicators, most real estate economists say nay to the bubble — but one argues an 'apartment bubble' is gaining momentum
by Patrick Kearns Jul 6
Unemployment rate climbs to 4% in latest jobs outlook
Real estate industry added 3,800 jobs in June
by Patrick Kearns Jul 6
How do interest rate increases really impact real estate decisions?
Although we assume a direct correlation, AlphaFlow’s Ray Sturm thinks the answer is more complicated
by Christy Murdock Jul 6
A new startup will try to sell your home at the highest price for 90 days — and then go full iBuyer
Felix Homes, an iBuyer that lists homes at full price before buying at prearranged discount, is launching in Nashville
Mortgage rates decline again after steady rise throughout the spring
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate is still up more than half a percent from last year, according to Freddie Mac
by Patrick Kearns Jul 5
How would a more conservative Supreme Court impact real estate?
A more conservative SCOTUS could mean less government regulation and fewer protections for LGBTQ individuals
by Patrick Kearns Jul 5
GlobalListings.com to buy World Property Journal for $33M
The property listings platform is also moving its headquarters to Miami
Inflation rate hits Fed goal, reaches highest level since 2012
Personal consumption expenditures, the Fed's preferred gauge of inflation, rose 2% from April to May
by Patrick Kearns Jul 3
Houses and homes in the suburbs
The price of an average home grew 7.1% in May and could rise another 5.1% by 2019, according to CoreLogic analysis
Broker confidence in New York City market has declined steadily since 2014: REBNY survey
Brokers are reportedly about leasing and financing conditions in the residential and commercial sectors
by Patrick Kearns Jul 2
Construction spending rose 0.4% from May to June
Construction spending is up 4.5% year-over-year according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau
by Patrick Kearns Jul 2