Purchase loan activity has dropped in 5 of the last 6 weeks as some buyers remain wary, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Daniel Houston Aug 11
Homes built by the company are self-powered or grid-independent, meaning they run on batteries from on-base solar panels and long-term power storage, keeping occupants comfortable
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 10
Founder and CEO Tim Heyl told employees in a letter Wednesday that the slowing market had made a sizable dent in the company's 'buy with cash' product, according to a spokesperson
by Daniel Houston Aug 10
A steep drop in gas prices offset the rising costs of housing and food for many families. Prices were still up 8.5% year over year, says a report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
by Daniel Houston Aug 10
Zillow is branding around the idea of 'Zillow Surfing,' the consumer habit of using the site's extensive listing content as a time-killer and a way to scroll through what else is out there
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 10
Interest in the housing market has peaked on Google, with searches for whether a crash is imminent shooting up. The spike suggests homeowners are nervous about their market timing
by Daniel Houston Aug 10
The long-awaited recovery in home inventory is in full swing. It's not being driven by a rise in new listings but by the ongoing slowdown in demand from buyers, according to Realtor.com
by Daniel Houston Aug 9
The bill contains several of Democrats' top legislative priorities. But several big affordable housing proposals missed the final cut
by Daniel Houston Aug 8
BoomTown promoted the rollout of fully integrated office oversight capabilities at Inman Connect Las Vegas to an exhibit hall full of current and prospective users on Wednesday
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 3
The company announced at Inman Connect Las Vegas, the tool allows a hands-off approach to social outreach and a way to promote without spending long hours devising a strategy
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 3
Homebuying power has been in decline but the market fundamentals remain as strong as they were in 2019. Here is some advice from First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming
by Daniel Houston Aug 2
Homes in New York state take an average of 130 days to get an offer and close a deal. That's longer than anywhere else in the US, according to a new study from online bank Tangerine.ca
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 2
Deep-pocketed corporate investors continue to apply their economic wit to the promise of the long-term single family rental market
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 1
The Everywhere Real Estate plan also sets up an agent's Google My Business Profile, another critical facet of online marketing that can challenge smaller teams and new agents
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 29
Federa thinks so. The company argues that because its agents know they are getting their pay from the flat fee, they're more apt to be more honorable to the seller's needs
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 28
MarketBuy's Will Farmer leads its official expansion into the states as its North American head of growth. He will attend Inman Connect, eager to pitch what the company can do for listings
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 28