Homebuyer sentiment ticks up for the first time since March
Most consumers continue to report that it’s a good time to sell a home — but a bad time to buy — and they frequently cite high prices and a lack of supply as their primary rationale
by Matt Carter Sep 7
America's hottest neighborhoods: Milwaukee's Northpoint community
For higher-end buyers, this lakeside neighborhood boasts unparalleled access to both the shoreline and Milwaukee city life
by Daniel Houston Sep 7
US home prices continued rapid climb in the second quarter: FHFA
The second quarter of 2021 marked the 40th consecutive quarter of home price increases, according to Federal Housing Finance Agency data. Prices were up 17.4% year over year
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 31
Even before the pandemic, rents weren’t expected to rise this high
Rent prices were 9% higher in July than at the same time last year, evidence of a rental market recovery in full swing
by Daniel Houston Aug 20
Why homebuyers aren't taking advantage of drop in mortgage rates
Builder backlog, ongoing listings shortages and rising home prices prompt Fannie Mae economists to cut forecast for 2021 home sales
by Matt Carter Aug 19
Underwater homeowners gain breathing room as prices climb
Fewer properties are considered seriously underwater now that rising home prices have put homeowners with mortgages in a better position
by Daniel Houston Aug 9
Home prices show signs of leveling off for first time in months
After five consecutive months of record home prices, the market appears to be plateauing, according to several key indicators
by Daniel Houston Aug 9
As homebuyer sentiment hits new low, some sellers also having doubts
Most Americans don't think prices will be higher in 12 months but that mortgage rates will rise, according to a new Fannie Mae survey
by Matt Carter Aug 9
California's scorching-hot housing market expected to stay 'incredibly competitive'
California Association of Realtors blames lack of supply for 'terrible consequences' on quality of life for potential buyers
Selling to buy? It should get easier in coming weeks, report says
Conditions should start to improve for buyers while remaining great for sellers if current trends hold, according to a new Redfin report
by Daniel Houston Jul 23
With home prices slow to fall, would-be buyers are getting squeezed out
People who lost income during the pandemic are finding it hard to buy their first homes as real estate prices grew faster than incomes, according to a new Harvard University report
by Daniel Houston Jul 23
Investor home purchases exceed pre-pandemic levels, hit record high
Investors purchased 67,943 US homes during the second quarter, for a total value of $48.5B, the highest figure on record, according to data released Thursday by Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 22
Builder confidence curbed in July by continued supply-side roadblocks
Labor shortages, regulatory costs and high costs of materials continued to dampen builder confidence, but strong buyer demand helped moderately temper those challenges in July, according to a new report
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 21
Showings 'hyperactive' in first 5 days of listing: ShowingTime
Buyer demand has slowed overall and ShowingTime expects more inventory to ease upward pressure on home prices
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 21
New single-family housing starts ramp up 6% in June: Census Bureau
The increase in housing starts is a welcome gift, but experts say builders aren't yet betting recent improvements in materials costs are here to stay for the long term
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 20