Investor activity plunged at rates similar to the Great Recession in Q3
The slowdown was most dramatic in COVID boomtowns like Las Vegas and Phoenix, according to a new analysis Tuesday by Redfin, which examined real estate investment activity in 40 metros
by Taylor Anderson Nov 22
Homes near Trader Joe's get top dollar. But investors should eye Aldi
Homes near a Whole Foods or Trader Joe's boast higher values, but those near an Aldi grocery store offer something for real estate investors the others can't, according to data from Attom
by Ben Verde Nov 22
Prices may be dropping, but homes still have loads of equity
As prices began to fall, home equity held strong. Even the most distressed properties held positive equity in Q3 2022, according to a new report from Attom.
by Daniel Houston Nov 2
Q4 shows continued rise of properties in foreclosure: Report
The number of homes in some stage of the foreclosure process rose 27.4% compared to the year before, with the number of vacant homes in foreclosure rising for the third straight quarter
by Taylor Anderson Oct 26
Splitero expands equity-sharing service into Colorado, Washington
The expansion comes as 85% of homeowners with a mortgage have a rate far below the current 7% yet high equity in their home. Splitero said expansion plans will continue in other states in 2023
by Taylor Anderson Oct 25
Mortgage database created to track bad actors now a recruiting tool
Unique IDs created by Nationwide Multistate Licensing System can reveal competitors' loan originations by product, loan amount, geography and loan officer
by Matt Carter Oct 19
The most advantageous time to buy a home is right now, new data shows
The housing market's summer rush may have lessened the impact of a deep drop in demand, according to new data from Attom. But what will happen in the historically slow months of fall?
by Daniel Houston Oct 5
Home affordability stabilizes, but remains tough nearly everywhere
It's still expensive to buy a home in nearly every part of the country. But for most buyers since the start of July, things didn't get worse, new data shows
by Daniel Houston Sep 28
Home flipping dipped last quarter despite jump in profits
It's too soon to say whether the drop in flipper activity — which was still the second highest in two decades — is a sign of a broader slowdown
by Taylor Anderson Sep 21
These 3 US states have the most vulnerable housing markets by far
Three states alone accounted for 33 of the 50 markets most vulnerable to a housing downturn in the second quarter, while the South and Midwest remained stable, according to data from Attom
by Taylor Anderson Sep 15
Banks reclaim more properties in August as foreclosures tick upward
Foreclosure notices have been on the rise in the past year, but actual bank repossessions remain scarce. That may be starting to change
by Daniel Houston Sep 8
Attom acquires property data company Estated
Estated maintains information on millions of US properties and works with companies in the mortgage, insurance and real estate sectors
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 16
Price gains in 'opportunity zones' keep pace with national hikes
Census tracts chosen for preferential tax treatment in 2017 tax bill are seeing prices rise, have attracted buyers priced out elsewhere, according to a new report from Attom Data Solutions
by Taylor Anderson May 25
Foreclosure activity ticks down slightly in April
Foreclosure completions saw the most dramatic decrease of the month, dropping 36 percentage points with lenders repossessing 2,830 properties
by Ben Verde May 10
Attom Data Solutions launches new rent estimate tool for investors
Company known for its nationwide property data launches new valuation model aimed at single-family rental properties, to provide estimated monthly rents for 72M properties in US
by Taylor Anderson May 3