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
US home prices rise modestly amid affordability strains
US home prices were up in August, with both the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices recording a 4.2% annual gain
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 29
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
Builders shift to townhomes and condos to tackle housing shortage
The shift in strategy reflects a rising need for affordable and space-efficient housing options amid growing costs and limited land availability, according to an analysis from Zillow released Thursday
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 17
Trump, Harris housing policies emerging from the rhetoric
Housing policy has gotten short shrift in the debates, with a tight focus on immigration and inflation. But the candidates' platforms — and Project 2025 — provide more details
by Matt Carter Oct 16
Recent survey highlights housing priorities ahead of 2024 election
A Redfin-commissioned survey conducted last month reveals notable differences in priorities between homeowners and renters regarding candidates and key issues affecting housing
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 15
Don't facilitate source of income discrimination by sellers
Don't discourage your sellers from talking to FHA, VA, USDA or DPA buyers, fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Help facilitate both a timely sale and greater affordability
by Lee Davenport Sep 27
Pending home sales rise modestly in August as mortgage rates dip
Pending home sales edged up 0.6% in August, as declining mortgage rates made home purchases more affordable, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 26
Home prices remained relentless in July, even as growth slowed
Home prices continued to break records in July, according to reports released by S&P Dow Jones and FHFA on Tuesday. Some economists said lower rates may fuel demand, pushing prices higher
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 24
Is good news finally on the horizon for the real estate industry?
Bernice Ross talks with Patrick Stone, chairman and founder of Williston Financial, about interest rates, new construction and the 2024 election
by Bernice Ross Sep 6
Prices and politics drag pending home sales down to new low in July
Buyer anxiety around prices and the election precipitated the fall as the National Association of Realtors' Pending Home Sales Index declined 5.5%, to 70.2, the lowest index reading in 23 years
by Marian McPherson Aug 29
DOJ takes aim at RealPage rent-pricing algorithm in antitrust suit
‘Americans should not have to pay more in rent because a company has found a new way to scheme with landlords to break the law,’ Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Friday
by Taylor Anderson Aug 23
Cardone slams Harris-Walz $25K down payment assistance plan
Cardone Capital CEO Grant Cardone slammed VP Kamala Harris' housing policies on Fox Business, saying they will lead to the collapse of the housing market in Democratic-led states
by Marian McPherson Aug 21
Harris takes on institutional investors, rent price algorithms
Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled potential Harris-Walz housing policy at a campaign stop Friday with a focus on reining in institutional investors and rental management platforms
by Marian McPherson Aug 16