housing market
Just as the real estate industry suspected, existing-home sales surged in 2020, up 5.9% from the year previous and to a level unseen since the Great Recession, according to new data
by Patrick Kearns Jan 22
A comprehensive list of 2026 real estate events
The real estate conference has kicked back into high gear. Check out our extensive list of events and Realtor conventions scheduled for 2026
by Daniel Houston Jan 18
After 5-month stretch, existing-home sales take a step back
Sales were down 2.5% from October, with every region dipping or remaining flat month over month, according to data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors
by Patrick Kearns Dec 22
Beyond the headlines: Jobs beat forecasts, still long way to go
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner examines jobs numbers. Although they beat forecasts, at October's pace, it would still take about another 16 months for employment to return to pre-pandemic levels
by Matthew Gardner Nov 10
Beyond the headlines: Housing continues to break records
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner discusses home sales across the U.S. and concerns over the unsustainable pace of price growth
by Matthew Gardner Oct 29
Virtual tours level off as home showings continue unseasonable increase
ShowingTime's Showing Index reported impressive year-over-year growth in home tours as Redfin reports 8-10% of all tours are conducted online
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 2
New home sales break 1M mark for first time since 2006
Low-interest rates and a lack of existing homes pushed new-homes sales to a new high, according to the US Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development
by Marian McPherson Sep 24
Existing-home sales soar to highest level since 2006
Total existing-home sales climbed 10.5% from the year prior in August, according to data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors
by Patrick Kearns Sep 22
Coldwell Banker CEO: Consumers have 'freedom' in housing market
The freedom to expand search areas is giving buyers a variety of options — even in a tight inventory market, Coldwell Banker CEO Ryan Gorman said on CNBC
by Patrick Kearns Aug 26
Median existing-home prices rise for 100th-consecutive month
Meanwhile, existing-home sales in June rebounded 20.7% month over month, according to market report released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors
by Marian McPherson Jul 22
NAR predicts major sales rebound this summer
Existing-home sales fell annually for the third straight month in May, but NAR expects that to change over the coming months
by Patrick Kearns Jun 22
Existing-home sales report shows how badly virus impacted housing
Existing-home sales in April fell 17.8% from March and 17.2% year-over-year
by Patrick Kearns May 21
Home sales climb in December for a strong finish to 2019
Existing-home sales jumped 10.8% year-over-year in December, according to NAR
by Patrick Kearns Jan 22
Existing-home sales are up annually — but inventory keeps dropping
Existing-home sales climbed 2.7% year-over-year in November, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Patrick Kearns Dec 19
Existing-home sales pick up in October after slump: NAR
Sales grew 1.9% year-over-year in October, according to National Association of Realtors data released Thursday