This Black History Month, it's time to put people over profits
Opinion
Coach Lee Davenport talks to Richard and Leah Rothstein, bestselling authors of 'Just Action,' about the proactive steps we can take to help legacy residents flourish in the face of gentrification
by Lee Davenport Jan 15
65% of millennials would still buy a home if interest rates were 10%
Clever Real Estate's latest survey revealed the sacrifices millennials are willing to make to buy, including taking on higher interest rates, buying major fixer-uppers and working multiple jobs
by Marian McPherson Jan 10
Inventory boost expected to slow rent growth to 1.5%
A coming boost in apartment inventory is expected to dramatically slow rent growth in 2024; however, it's expected to still be a tough year for renters as affordability worsens
by Marian McPherson Jan 2
Pandemic relocation boom wanes as remote work, cheap houses fade
The share of US homebuyers looking to move to a different city declined for the 3rd straight month in November, according to a new report from Redfin
by Ben Verde Jan 2
NAR must find a way to advocate for marginalized buyers post-Sitzer
According to Realtor Trina Gonzales-Van, additional fees to buyers, especially in marginalized communities, has the potential to create more barriers to homeownership
by Trina Gonzales-Van Dec 22
Zillow unveils top 10 markets where people dreamed of moving in 2023
The real estate portal pulled user search data and other metrics to find the top markets where people looked to move to in 2023. (Hint, the East Coast is really popular right now)
by Taylor Anderson Dec 20
Closing escrow: Rebate-based Prevu lands $6M Series A
'In an era where affordability is a growing concern for homebuyers, Prevu is committed to making the dream of homeownership more attainable' - Prevu co-CEO Chase Marsh
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 14
Zillow predicts a 'breather year' for homebuyers in 2024
Homebuyers will have slightly more homes to choose from at slightly more agreeable prices in the new year, according to the portal's 2024 forecast
by Ben Verde Nov 30
Americans' average mortgage payment falls $164 in November
A dip in the weekly average for 30-year mortgage rates dropped the average mortgage payment to $2,575 in November, and homebuyers are taking advantage
by Marian McPherson Nov 30
5 reasons minority, LGBTQ+ buyers should invest in real estate now
Opinion
Don't let fear keep LGBTQ+ and minority clients from realizing the benefits of homeownership. Zak Shellhammer offers ideas for becoming an advocate and adviser for all of your buyers
by Zak Shellhammer Nov 30
The top 10 cities buyers want most are smaller, more affordable
According to a new report from Redfin, relocating homebuyers continue to seek out more affordable locales in favor of big, expensive coastal cities
by Ben Verde Nov 29
35% of Americans hope the housing market will crash in 2024
LendingTree's latest consumer survey revealed 35% of Americans hope the market will crash in the next 12 months. They believe an economic downturn will lower mortgage rates and home prices
by Marian McPherson Nov 28
How the Sitzer | Burnett decision hurts minority homebuyers
Opinion
According to Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel, the Sitzer | Burnett commission case has broad implications for the accessibility of homeownership
Despite high cost to finance, home prices hit new heights in August
Housing prices increased 0.4% between July and August and were up 2.6% on an annual basis, representing new highs in many markets
by Ben Verde Oct 31
Young homebuyers could lead the recovery. So what do they want?
First-time buyers are less likely than homeowners to be holding out for lower mortgage rates. But they hold a host of other priorities and concerns, according to an Intel analysis of buyer behavior
by Daniel Houston Oct 25