US home sale profits rise to new post-recession high
The typical home sale profit of $75,971 in the second quarter of 2020 reflected a 36.3% return on investment, a new high in raw profits since the housing market started its recovery from the Great Recession in 2012
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 22
Goodbye Bel Air, hello Raleigh: The 'other' luxury markets heating up
Agents in secondary or up-and-coming luxury markets across America say business is booming as buyers and sellers find a new sense of normal amid the pandemic
Homeowners are unprepared for flooding in many cities: Report
In cities with floodplains but no recent catastrophic events, few homeowners actually have flood insurance
by Jim Dalrymple II May 27
Redfin's Glenn Kelman predicts a 'seismic' shift to smaller cities
Boise, Idaho, and Bozeman, Montana, are likely to see an influx of people as more and more workers operate remotely, the Redfin CEO said Thursday during an earnings call
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
Sellers earn average price gain of $67,100 in first quarter
The first quarter of 2020 made a strong showing for homesellers, but the data does not yet reflect the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the market
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 29
Post-virus home price growth forecasts show spike in the West
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the market, home prices are expected to increase at half the rate prior to the outbreak, according to forecasting by Veros Real Estate Solutions
Cincinnati, Boise among luxury markets to watch in 2020
Coldwell Banker's luxury report identified a few surprising markets as ones to watch, reflecting a general shift of wealth to new markets in secondary cities
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 19
Redfin expands estimate coverage, cites greater accuracy
The error rate of Redfin's AVM improved 5 basis points and expanded to the state of Connecticut as well as Boise, Des Moines, Spokane and Chattanooga
by Patrick Kearns Dec 20
Opendoor will expand into Salt Lake City, Boise and St. Louis
The iBuyer plans to make offers on homes in Salt Lake City and Boise later this year, followed by St. Louis in 2020
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 6
Court declares anti-homeless ordinances 'cruel and unusual'
Ruling may impact 'sit-lie' ordinances in western US cities
Where are the best-run (and worst-run) cities in America?
Nampa, Idaho, has the best total budget per capita and a great quality of city services
by Marian McPherson Jul 12
3 reasons tiny homes are next big thing
It's not a trend -- it's a lifestyle
by Daphne Stanford Aug 26