Looking for a better deal? Consider the condo
Although price appreciation is outpacing affordability gains in the single-family sector, there are deals to be found with condominiums and co-ops, economists told Inman
by Patrick Kearns Sep 4
Where are 2020’s hottest ZIP codes?
The hottest ZIP codes in the US this year, according to an analysis by realtor.com, are in less populous, less expensive areas where people can socially distance with ease and not worry about breaking the bank if their jobs become less secure during a time of widespread economic uncertainty
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 18
Suburbs growing in popularity thanks to coronavirus pandemic
Search data from realtor.com shows that US urbanites are increasingly considering life in the 'burbs
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 10
Mortgage applications drop 5.1%
The decline in loan application activity may be a result of rising coronavirus cases in many states, as well as the delay of a new government-issued stimulus package
National median listing price reaches new high amid pandemic
The national median listing price reached $349K in July — the highest price hike since November 2018, according to realtor.com's latest market report, released Thursday
by Marian McPherson Jul 30
Inventory continues to fall in June
Housing inventory across the US was down 27.4% year over year, or approximately 363,000 fewer homes during the same period last year, according to realtor.com
Summer outlook: A slowing recovery may wait in the wings
While housing has thus far seen a strong recovery, experts say prices may actually fall later this year. Factors such as unemployment and foreclosures could also weigh down the market
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 23
Time on market sees greatest increase in 7 years
Homes sat on the market 15 days longer than last year during the week ending May 16, resulting in the greatest increase in time on market since 2013, according to realtor.com
by Lillian Dickerson May 21
Home sales to pick up by late summer before falling again
Realtor.com predicts a summer rebound, but notes that sales could drop by 15 percent by the end of the year
New listings plummeted in April amid coronavirus pandemic
A new report from realtor.com found that new listings fell 44.1 percent in April as the outbreak slammed the economy
by Jim Dalrymple II May 5
Luxury snapshot: Housing markets will thrive after pandemic setbacks
Agents in 5 of the country's most glamorous enclaves have been impacted by the pandemic along with everyone else. But they also envision a sharp recovery in the months to come
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 30
Number of homes for sale declines 15.7% in March
The market started to show a slow down in the second half of March as the coronavirus outbreak settled in, according to data from realtor.com and Redfin
36% of homeshoppers believe the recession has already begun: Poll
A new survey by realtor.com reflects the stark contrast in homebuyer sentiment since the beginning of March with the coronavirus outbreak. Still, many homebuyers are undeterred
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 31
Fed cuts interest rate to nearly zero. What does it mean for real estate?
Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale believes mortgage rates could go lower this week, but rates and affordability won't be the only thing impacting the housing market
by Patrick Kearns Mar 16
Coronavirus poised to wreak havoc on real estate
Some agents are already seeing their business impacted from the spreading global disease. Others are preparing for the worst
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 26