Aspen skyline from an overlook in the winter
Last week, the city council voted unanimously to put a moratorium on all new construction and short-term rental permits, in an effort to combat the city's increasing lack of affordable housing
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
The 10 hottest housing markets to watch in 2022
The top US housing markets for 2022 are mostly affordable tech hubs with outdoor recreational opportunities that have become attractive alternatives to pricier coastal markets of late
2021 on pace to tally biggest year in existing-home sales since 2006
Inventory across all housing types fell 0.8% from the month previous and 12% year over year to 1.25M units. Nonetheless, home sales are expected to exceed 6 million by the end of the year
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 22
Home prices see double-digit price surge across almost 80% of metros in Q3: NAR
The median sales price of single-family existing homes increased in 99% of the 183 markets measured by the National Association of Realtors, while 78% of markets saw double-digit price gains
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 10
America's hottest neighborhoods: Blackstone District in Omaha, NE
Omaha, Nebraska, has risen to the top of up-and-coming market lists due to its affordability. But Omahans — especially those in the Blackstone District — know it has more to offer than cheap housing
by Marian McPherson Nov 8
Pending home sales beat projections following 2 months of declines: NAR
Pending home sales finally saw some positive growth in August, following two consecutive months of declines in June and July, the National Association of Realtors reported
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 29
Twitter applauds as Berlin votes to wrestle apartments from landlords
'All those in favor of expropriating every house that Zillow owns, say aye,' tweeted one American as Berlin's vote to seize 240K apartments rippled across the globe
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 27
With home prices slow to fall, would-be buyers are getting squeezed out
People who lost income during the pandemic are finding it hard to buy their first homes as real estate prices grew faster than incomes, according to a new Harvard University report
by Daniel Houston Jul 23
Exterior view of Custom styled home with manicured lawn and landscaping.
Rates on jumbo loans are currently lower than conventional mortgages, but could surge higher in the months ahead
by Matt Carter Jul 12
Habitat for Humanity is building a 3D-printed home in Arizona
In the midst of the race to solve an acute affordable housing crisis in Arizona, Habitat for Humanity is placing its bet on 3D printing
by Libertina Brandt Jun 14
Frontline workers are at greatest risk of housing shortage
A new study from the Urban Land Institute shows that middle-income households of frontline workers are being impacted most significantly by exacerbated housing shortages as a result of the pandemic
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 16
Stay above the fray: 3 ways to raise the bar in real estate
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To help consumers, you must first be a good neighbor
by Rachael Hite Jan 13
It's cheaper to own a home than rent in 63% of markets
Less populous areas and counties located in the Midwest and South are more likely to have more affordable homebuying than renting options, according to a report from Attom Data Solutions
Amazon pledges $2B for affordable housing initiatives in 3 major hubs
The funds will help create and maintain affordable housing in Seattle, Washington; Arlington, Virginia; and Nashville, Tennessee
Economists predict GDP growth, mortgage rate increases in 2021
More stimulus is needed to prevent the economy from hitting another 'soft-spot,' according to economists who spoke at annual summit hosted by the National Association of Realtors
by Patrick Kearns Dec 10