2021 on pace to tally biggest year in existing-home sales since 2006
Inventory across all housing types fell 0.8% from the month previous and 12% year over year to 1.25M units. Nonetheless, home sales are expected to exceed 6 million by the end of the year
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 22
Existing-home sales rise for second consecutive month in July
Total existing-home sales in July 2021 rose 2% on a seasonally adjusted annual basis from June to a rate of 5.99 million, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 23
Eviction and foreclosure bans end
Economists and housing experts share what could unfold for homeowners, renters and the economy now that the CDC's eviction and foreclosure moratorium is over
by Marian McPherson Jul 31
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
Returns on home-flipping fall to 4-year low
A lack of access to distressed sales and weakening buyer demand has hit investors hard, according to new Q2 report from Attom Data Solutions
by Marian McPherson Sep 6
January existing-home sales drop 3.2%, the largest decline since 2014
Continued inventory shortages are to blame for the two-month slump
by Marian McPherson Feb 21
REO discounts highest in the Northeast, Rust Belt regions
New York, Florida, Illinois all register high REO discounts
by Jennifer Riner Sep 8
Foreclosure sign
CoreLogic: more than 40 states recorded declines in distressed sales in May
by Britt Chester Sep 1
National home prices hit peak while cash buyers decline, report says
Attom Data Solutions reports the US median home value higher than in 2005
by Jennifer Riner Jul 28
Home sellers receive highest returns since 2007, report says
San Francisco, San Jose and LA among metros with highest gains compared to purchase price
by Jennifer Riner Apr 20
California Realtors optimistic about 2016, delighted with 2015
Two CAR reports say market, optimism increased in the industry
by Kimberley Sirk Jan 27
Bay Area pending home sales fall by double digits
Offers exceed asking prices despite a decline in sales activity
by Erik Pisor Dec 28
Home sales higher annually as California market continues to thrive
Also, CARs October Market Pulse Survey shows increases in offers
by Kimberley Sirk Dec 2
Chicago metro's median home price surpasses $200,000
Supply, decline in distressed sales push prices as sales activity remains consistent
by Erik Pisor Nov 30
Home prices post highest jump in nearly 7 years
CoreLogic: Price appreciation in Western states drove the increase
by Inman Apr 3