Share of first-time homebuyers falls to lowest point ever
Homebuyers and homesellers are also older, with the median age of first-time buyers rising to 40, according to a new report on homebuyers and sellers from the National Association of Realtors
by Taylor Anderson Nov 4
1st-time buyers say 'yes' to older starter homes due to higher costs
New construction starter homes may be a thing of the past as costs continue to rise, according to a report from Cotality. Buyers are flocking to a new kind of starter home, one that's older, smaller
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 29
Existing-home sales dip in January but maintain annual growth
Existing-home sales fell 4.9% in January to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.08M. Despite the month-over-month decline, sales were still 2% higher than a year ago
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 21
Existing-home sales droop as mortgage rates hit 20-year highs
Home sales fell 2% between August and September and retreated 15.4% from a year ago as prices and interest rates climbed
by Ben Verde Oct 19
Fannie Mae economists see home sales bottoming next year
Sales expected to drop to lowest level since 2008, and the growing lock-in effect — the financial disincentive to sell — 'will remain in a way that has not occurred in over 40 years,' economists say
by Matt Carter Nov 21
Will low inventory throttle buying season?
Forget location, location, location -- where's the stock?
by Deidre Woollard Mar 27
4 reasons why inventories are pathetic -- for now
Stay tuned, it's all about to change
by Steve Cook Jul 20
Real estate's spring buying season fails to launch
Existing-home sales 'dismal' due to declining affordability
by Inman Apr 23
Inman News report features data trends, analysis, commentary on popular areas
by Inman Mar 23
Opinion
Perspective: Real estate's December report card
by Inman Dec 13
Perspective: Real estate's May report card
by Inman May 24
All regions except the West see monthly increase
by Inman Dec 2
Perspective: Real estate's November report card
by Inman Nov 22
They're young, frugal and energy-conscious
by Mary Umberger Oct 27