With money from chores (and help from dad), 6-year-old buys house
As a lesson in property investment, a father taught his 6-year-old daughter and her 2 siblings how to build a property portfolio — and they ended up with a brand new home
by Daniel Houston Dec 21
Home inventory hits all-time low
Fewer homes were available in November than in any period on record, driving prices 15% higher than last year, Redfin reports
by Daniel Houston Dec 20
For years, homeowners were staying put. Is that trend about to change?
Americans used to spend less time in their homes before selling. Then came the housing crash of 2008. But according to a pair of new surveys, the pandemic may be reversing that change
by Daniel Houston Dec 20
US migration drops even as remote work fuels long-distance moves
As remote work took hold, a smaller share of people actually moved within their state or county, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
by Daniel Houston Nov 22
America’s priciest enclaves: The big risers and fallers in 2021
The most exclusive communities in the US got even tougher to buy into in 2021, as home prices soared in the nation's priciest ZIP codes, according to data firm PropertyShark
by Daniel Houston Nov 9
Move CEO David Doctorow pushes back on anti-portal rhetoric
The top executive at realtor.com's parent company said agents remain essential customers for listing portals, even as companies offer services to buyers and sellers
by Daniel Houston Oct 28
'OK Boomer': Older homebuyers make gains as millennials struggle
Baby boomers made gains over first-time homebuyers in the decade before the pandemic, growing to 24% of recent home purchases in 2019, according to a new analysis from Zillow
by Daniel Houston Oct 14
It looks like the US is headed for a 2nd wave of homeowner reshuffling
A large share of employees want to work remotely, but some say their employers' lack of guidance on this policy is delaying big decisions
by Daniel Houston Sep 15
After buying frenzy, demand for second homes comes down to earth
New lending restrictions and buyer preferences meant slower growth last month in mortgages for vacation homes and investment properties
by Daniel Houston Jun 10
6 ways to set buyer and seller expectations for today's housing realities
Although it's hard to know how long this pandemic will last, one thing seems certain — the drive to find the ideal home remains a priority. That's why it's important to let buyers and sellers know what to expect. Here's how
by Cara Ameer Jun 23
How do you revise your strategy on a home that isn't selling?
Take a quick survey and let us know how you get a difficult listing sold
by Marian McPherson Sep 30