Pending home sales falter despite 'buyer-friendly' market conditions
Sub-6% rates improved affordability but couldn't overcome economic and political headwinds
by Marian McPherson Mar 17
Affordability is better, but buyers are still bailing out of contracts
Pending home sales slid on a monthly and annual basis in January, despite improving market factors. However, several economists urged calm, saying a sales boost will likely come this spring
by Marian McPherson Feb 19
pending home sales data
Pending home sales declined 9.3% month over month in December, as a dip in mortgage rates failed to outweigh consumers concerns about high home prices and the overall economy
by Marian McPherson Jan 22
$100M fraud ring busted, hundreds displaced by foreclosures
A New York State real estate fraud ring that purchased more than 700 properties in Baltimore has defaulted on $100M in loans, leading to hundreds of foreclosures in majority Black neighborhoods
by Marian McPherson Oct 10
condo vs townhome
Should your clients look at a condo or townhouse as their starter-home option? As with all things in real estate, location is everything
by Christy Murdock Sep 24
Does this new housing data foreshadow a recession?
New home starts fell 8.5% from July to August as builders continued to react to the negative economic outlook, according to data from the US Census Bureau
by Taylor Anderson Sep 17
hundred dollar bills lined up
According to two Realtor.com market reports, the Upper Midwest offers some the best deals for homebuyers — if they're willing to embrace small-town living
by Marian McPherson Sep 12
increased homeownership costs
Between 2019 and 2024, median monthly homeownership costs have risen from $1,609 to $2,035, with insurance premiums having a significant role to play in the increase
by Marian McPherson Sep 11
New listings grew 276% last week — but it's not enough
Annual new listing growth jumped from 1.7% to 6.4% in 1 week. However, Realtor.com said the listing jump hasn't translated to more home sales as homebuyers struggle with affordability
by Marian McPherson Aug 14
How an Oklahoma agent turned a $35 list price into marketing magic
The share of ultra-low listing prices is up 24% since 2024, according to Realtor.com. Inman spoke to an agent about the upside — and downside — of the tactic
by Marian McPherson Jul 22
Real estate investors are unloading homes at record clip to stem losses
In 2024, investors drove 11% of all US home sales — the highest share in more than 2 decades. That translates to nearly 509,000 properties sold, according to data released Tuesday by Realtor.com
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 10
Record down payments reveal a divided housing market
According to a new report from Realtor.com, the national average down payment hit 14.4% and $30,250 in Q4. The biggest gains came from the Northeast and Midwest
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 9
Renewed buyer activity boosts pending home sales 7.6%
Easing mortgage rates and increased inventory in September undercut buyer anxiety from the previous months, leading to a 7.6 percent month over month increase in contract signings.
by Marian McPherson Oct 30
Median down payment slides $2,400 as affordability improves
Moderating mortgage rates and lessening buyer competition have pushed the US median down payment down 7.33% over the past year, according to data released Tuesday by Realtor.com
by Marian McPherson Oct 22