A mature couple looking at a map
In the most expensive and inventory strapped markets, seniors are already renting at higher rates
by Marian McPherson Sep 6
Seattle crown jewel of WalletHub's 'Best Big Cities' list
The Emerald City ranked first in economic strength and access to quality education and healthcare
by Marian McPherson Jul 24
The states where buyers can get the most bang for their buck
In West Virginia, a buyer can get 3,347 square feet for $300K, while in Washington, D.C., a buyer can barely get 600
by Marian McPherson May 22
5 best cities for first-time homebuyers looking to save
SmartAsset's study shows the South and the Midwest offer some of the lowest home prices and costs of living in the US
by Marian McPherson May 9
https://www.inman.com/2017/12/26/housing-shortage-softening-buyer-demand-in-major-us-metros/
A new report from home remodeling and design company Houzz finds that homebuilders are struggling with lower labor availability and rising costs of products and materials
by Marian McPherson May 8
Why we can't count on current homeowners to boost low inventory
62% of homeowners don't plan on moving from their current residence
by Marian McPherson Apr 30
SF homes
Home prices are up 6.3 percent from last year and 0.4 percent over January, according to the latest numbers from the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price NSA Index
by Patrick Kearns Apr 24
Average earner would struggle to buy home on their own in 68% of counties: study
As home price growth outpaces wage growth, many buyers are moving away from the coasts in search of more affordable markets
by Marian McPherson Mar 30
Agent/broker perspective: Who decides what buyers can afford?
Opinion
Agents should be mindful of obvious warning signs that buyers are pursuing homes they can’t afford
by Anthony Askowitz Mar 19
Long Island City, Queens, New York
A Fairfield Inn hotel at 52-34 Van Dam Street in the Blissville section of Long Island City will be converted into temporary housing for 154 homeless adult families
Wage growth is great, but it can raise the homeownership barrier
First American's Real House Price Index shows buyers in San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles won't reap the benefits of increased wages
by Marian McPherson Feb 27
Taxes and home prices driving coastal homeowners inland: Redfin
Study shows residents are leaving California and New York for central Sun Belt metros
by Gill South Feb 12
Is there a housing bubble in San Francisco?
A collapse would be bad news for current residents and property owners alike
by Anna Johansson Feb 8
Redfin says housing demand was ‘virtually flat’ for fourth month straight
A 20% year-over-year decline in inventory is preventing buyers from finding homes and making offers
by Marian McPherson Jan 30
Owning is cheaper than renting in over half of US counties
'Renting has clearly become the lesser of two housing affordability evils in many major population centers'
by Marian McPherson Jan 11