‘People are praying for a crash’: Why housing doomers keep getting louder
Rates, geopolitics and bottled-up demand are shaping the next phase of housing
by Nick Pipitone Apr 9
national debt
Windermere economist Jeff Tucker breaks down the impact of government debt and the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' on the real estate market
by Jeff Tucker Aug 26
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NAR has released its Market Statistics Dashboard, a tool that tracks housing and economic trends and provides forward-looking analyses for home sales and pricing activity
by Marian McPherson Jul 15
Home price appreciation seen as cooling as inventories grow
Experts surveyed by Fannie Mae expect national home prices to slow to 3.4% this year. Median list prices are down by 10% or more from a year ago in 69 markets
by Matt Carter Apr 15
Mortgage demand crumbles as rates are on the rise again
With mortgage rates back to where they were last summer, purchase applications are coming in at the slowest pace since February 2024, Mortgage Bankers Association lender survey finds
by Matt Carter Jan 8
Fed begins rate-cutting campaign with reduction in federal funds rate
Central bank policymakers drop short-term rates by 1/2 percentage point and signal more cuts ahead, but much of the impact may have already been priced in to mortgage rates
by Matt Carter Sep 18
Navigating economic turbulence to elevate your real estate career
Amid economic turmoil, including fears of a potential recession and significant stock market declines, real estate pros must remain vigilant and adaptable, Victoria Kennedy writes
by Victoria Kennedy Sep 6
7 strategies to turn today’s bad economic news into more deals
Frustrated and anxious about economic conditions? Trainer Bernice Ross writes that, instead of waiting for change, agents can move forward with confidence by following these strategies
by Bernice Ross Apr 19
AirDNA projects a strong 2024 for STRs after bumpy 2023
Based on early data from its Market Review, 2024 is already looking to be a promising year for vacation rentals after a frustrating 2023
by Ben Verde Jan 26
What the latest Fed survey data tells us about consumer psyches
Opinion
Take a look at the latest SCE Housing Survey which offers a detailed look at consumers’ psyche in regard to the housing market
by Matthew Gardner Apr 26
Mortgage rates, home prices continue to weigh on buyer demand
Purchase applications have declined in 8 of the last 9 weeks, according to a weekly survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association released on Wednesday
by Matt Carter Aug 31
Residential investments push US GDP up 33.1% in the third quarter
Gross domestic product rose 33.1% in the third quarter of 2020, due to increased consumption and residential investments, according to the Commerce Department
by Marian McPherson Oct 29
Smaller homes, vibrant design and low mortgage rates in 2020: Zillow
Slower home price growth, low mortgage rates and millennial-backed housing trends are all in the cards, according to Zillow’s 2020 predictions, released Tuesday
by Marian McPherson Dec 10
Fed conference draws harsh reaction from Trump and China
Opinion
Financial markets are moving fast, and interest rates are still falling
by Lou Barnes Aug 27
Consumers think economy is doing well, but they aren't buying homes