Builder sentiment plunges as hesitant buyers shift to sidelines
Nearly 40% of homebuilders cut prices in June, the highest portion since the National Association of Home Builders began tracking the cuts. A decline in single-family starts is projected this year
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 17
Massachusetts bans sellers from encouraging waived inspections
The new policy was signed into law by Governor Maura Healey during the first week in June and is included in the state's larger Affordable Homes Act. The law will apply to sales after Oct. 15, 2025
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 17
Down payments set shrinking course for 1st time in 2 years
Down payments are declining as home prices are rising because buyers are facing affordability challenges or opting to reserve more of their cash because of economic uncertainty, Redfin said
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 16
2 Americas: Housing markets the Great Rebalancing has left behind
The market has undeniably shifted from the extreme seller's environment of the early pandemic. But in much of the U.S., buyers still face substantial inventory constraints, an Intel analysis shows
by Daniel Houston Jun 16
Investors contemplate options amid market shift: The Download
As investors see local markets and rental prices soften, they've started to unload underperforming inventory at a record pace
by Christy Murdock Jun 14
Trump looks to South Korea to bring down mortgage rates
Overseas investors hold about $1.36T in US mortgage debt, with Japan, China, Taiwan and Canada accounting for 61% of that total. South Korea ranks 10th with $36.5B invested
by Matt Carter Jun 13
South Bay firm 3 Leaf Realty rebrands as RE/MAX AEGIS
RE/MAX AEGIS specializes in residential real estate, including investments, new construction, condominiums, rentals, luxury homes and senior communities
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 13
Some markets look vulnerable as home price appreciation cools
Experts polled by Fannie Mae expect national home prices to keep climbing, but see Austin, Tampa, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Miami and Phoenix as markets most likely to see price declines
by Matt Carter Jun 13
California investigates State Farm's wildfire insurance handling
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said the Market Conduct Examination will determine if State Farm complied with California's consumer protection and claims handling laws
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 13
What top real estate agents do that struggling agents don’t
The daily habits of top agents allow them to separate themselves from the competition, so they can thrive in any market, Real's Jimmy Burgess writes
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 13
American woman wins $300K Irish home for price of 2 coffees
Over 150,000 tickets were sold in the 'Win a House Near Sligo' raffle, and in the end, Kathleen Spangler of Chicago emerged as the winner of the 'fairytale Irish country home'
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 12
Build the future: What I learned when creating a new flagship office
CEO and founder Jill Butler offers insights to help you build something that reflects the heart of your company and provides the space for your agents to accomplish big things
by Jill Butler Jun 12
StreetEasy listings fell this week. The portal says FARE isn't the issue
The Zillow-owned portal appeared to shed listings Wednesday after the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act became law, but a spokesperson insisted daily fluctuations are common
by Marian McPherson Jun 12
7 metros where you can snag a luxury home for less than $1M
Location, design and luxury amenities can certainly drive up costs, but in 7 major US metros, buyers can still find luxury homes priced under $1M, a report from Redfin found
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 12
How to show up online without selling out: Visibility with integrity
Showing up with integrity, clarity and authenticity allows you to build a brand that's in alignment with your own experience, Debra Trappen writes
by Debra Trappen Jun 12
Finding Financial Freedom: How Courtney Smith empowers women
Courtney Smith's penchant for operations and love for strategy, finance and design turned into a recipe for success. It's the latest in Melanie Klein's Finding Financial Freedom series
by Melanie Klein Jun 12