Rent is now more affordable than buying in every major US market
Austin and Seattle were the friendliest cities for renters as the monthly mortgage payment on a starter home in each of the top 50 cities soared above the average rent by more than $1,000
by Ben Verde Mar 26
Existing-home sales rose 9.5% amid winter inventory boost
Existing-home sales decreased 3.3% annually in February, according to the National Association of Realtors. However, sales did improve 9.5% from January — signaling that recovery won't be linear
by Marian McPherson Mar 21
Realtor.com announces the 'Best Day to Sell' for 2024
Stronger buyer demand, higher listing prices and faster list-to-sale timelines have made the week of April 14 'the best time to sell,' according to Realtor.com
by Marian McPherson Mar 21
Competition for spring listings will be fierce and starts ... NOW
Realtor.com data shared at Inman Connect suggests there will only be 3 listings per agent in 2024 and that sellers who want to close a deal in April are already looking for representation
by Matt Carter Jan 24
Annual inflation cools for 3rd month straight to 3.1%
The Consumer Price Index rose only 0.1% between October and November, 3.1% higher than a year earlier, suggesting interest rates will hold steady at this week's Federal Reserve meeting
by Ben Verde Dec 12
Home inventory finally showing signs of life in November
There were 7.5% more homesellers listing their homes in November 2023 than in November 2022, according to Realtor.com, with total inventory up as well, ending a 4-month slide
by Ben Verde Nov 30
Renters rejoice! Rental rates fell for 5th straight month in September
Rents for studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units fell 0.7 percent between August and September, according to Realtor.com
by Ben Verde Oct 23
Home prices continue to rise, with no end in sight
US home prices climbed 0.6 percent between June and July and reported an annual increase of 1 percent, erasing earlier declines
by Ben Verde Sep 26
Existing-home sales fall in July as low inventory, high rates take toll
Weighed down by low inventory and high mortgage rates, existing-home sales fell in July, to 4.07M — or 16.6% lower than a year earlier, according to data from the National Association of Realtors
by Ben Verde Aug 22
Rent was 1% lower in June than a year earlier, but not everywhere
The typical rent was $1,745 a month in June, down $31 from its record high in July 2022, according to a new report from Realtor.com
by Taylor Anderson Jul 25
US home prices projected to grow 'convincingly' in 2024: Economist
Existing-home sales are expected to tumble to a 12-year low by the end of 2023, but they won't stay that way for long, Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale predicted on Wednesday
by Taylor Anderson Jul 6
Gain an edge on the fall housing market with Inman Access
Watch the latest Access class featuring Realtor.com's Chief Economist, Danielle Hale, for an informative behind-the-scenes look into what we can expect to see from the fall housing market
by Claire Buzzanca Jul 3
Experts share fall market forecasts and hiring mistakes to avoid
In this week's new Inman Access classes, get insights and predictions on what the upcoming fall housing market may have in store and take a deep dive into how to avoid certain hiring pitfalls
by Claire Buzzanca Jun 29
'Voluntary moves are gone': Why today's buyer looks so different
More buyers today are moving because they have to. Here's what they look like — and how agents are courting their business in a down market
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 28
A squad of economists is waging a stealth war on America's '30% rule'
The Brooke Amendment — a law otherwise known as 'the 30% rule' that has shaped US housing policy since the 1960s — is in the crosshairs as spending on real estate soars to record heights
by Marian McPherson May 31