East Coast markets most vulnerable to economic impacts of COVID-19
Markets on the East Coast and in Northern Illinois were most vulnerable to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic during the second quarter, according to Attom Data Solutions
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 10
Can a Donald Trump campaign sign scare away homebuyers?
With elections less than 5 months away, campaign signs are studding lawns. With political divisions growing, some agents say the charged climate could have an impact on sales
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 18
Amid halt on foreclosures, zombie property rate remains constant
The number of U.S. homes in the process of foreclosure that are currently sitting empty barely changed between the first and second quarters of 2020, due to the coronavirus-induced moratorium on foreclosures
by Lillian Dickerson May 27
Former Connecticut home of director Barry Levinson lists for $19M
The 38-acre property in rural Connecticut was home to the 'Rain Man' director for about 17 years
by Lillian Dickerson May 19
Douglas Elliman launches new online learning system for agents
On Monday, Douglas Elliman announced the launch of its new online learning system for agents, 'Elliman Constant Learning,' an offering of the Elliman Agent Training Center
by Lillian Dickerson May 11
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
Colorado Springs ranked hottest housing market in March
The city was ranked the hottest housing market for the second consecutive month by Realtor.com with half of all homes selling in under 28 days
US property taxes increased to $306.4B in 2019
The total property taxes levied on single-family homes last year increased by 1% from 2018, the smallest increase in the past three years
Coronavirus clauses become ubiquitous as pandemic worsens
Two weeks ago, coronavirus addendums were a niche thing. Now, they're pretty much everywhere
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 23
What does New Canaan's hipsturbia look like?
Find out how once boring suburban enclaves are becoming the new centers of the Millennial universe
by Christy Murdock Feb 10
The Real Word: What the 'clear cooperation' rule really means
SmartMLS CEO Kathy Elson expands on the ins and outs of the pocket listing ban
by Byron Lazine Feb 7
Americans are staying in their homes longer
Homeowners, especially those in Connecticut, are staying in their homes longer and reaping the benefits of a more robust home price appreciation
Newsday deputy editor calls housing discrimination, bias widespread
Veteran journalist Keith Herbert was a member of the team that discovered widespread racial discrimination at play in the real estate industry on Long Island, New York
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 30
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
Earth globe
The company has been around for over 20 years but is planning a full relaunch with 7M listings from 22 countries, mobile tools and artificial intelligence analytics
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 17