For the first time, Fannie Mae now expects home prices to fall next year
Economists at Fannie Mae project national home prices to decline by 1.5% and home sales by 21% in 2023 as Fed continues inflation fight
by Matt Carter Oct 12
More homebuyers think prices will go down in the next year than up
Survey shows homebuyer sentiment falling for the 7th month in a row as high home prices and mortgage rates weigh on affordability, according to Fannie Mae’s latest National Housing Survey
by Matt Carter Oct 10
US housing markets considered 'overvalued' quadrupled in 2022
Median home sale prices exceed the house-buying power of would-be buyers in 19 of 50 markets, according to data released Tuesday by First American Financial Corp.
by Matt Carter Sep 28
Home sales fall for 5th month as median prices hit record high
Sales of existing homes ticked down 5.4% between May and June, falling 14.2% from a year ago, as median prices rose to $416,000, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Ben Verde Jul 20
PadSplit's co-living housing model launches in Orlando and Las Vegas
These 2 big cities are major resort markets, expanding quickly and in need of affordable housing to accommodate their massive service industries
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 19
It’s up to us to keep the American dream alive and well
Opinion
To keep the American experiment vital and vibrant, we need buy-in from folks who are getting overlooked in the current market
by Troy Palmquist Jul 2
Recognizing the distance we have yet to travel toward full equality
Opinion
To fulfill the promise of our founders, and of Juneteenth, it's time to prioritize affordability and access for Black Americans
by Carl Medford Jun 22
Tom Ferry talks housing, marketing: The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White welcome Tom Ferry to discuss housing bubble talk, home affordability and marketing
by Byron Lazine May 20
Gender pay gap reduces housing choices for women by 18%: Zillow
The typical woman has an annual median income of $38,620 — roughly $15,000 less than the typical male. That income gap, Zillow said, reduces women's housing choices by 18%
by Marian McPherson Mar 31
AREAA President: NAR report outlines 'double trouble' in housing market affordability
Opinion
NAR's '“Double Trouble' report examines affordability with a focus on ethnicity and annual household income. It shows how these issues disproportionately impact Black, Hispanic and Asian communities
by Tim Hur Feb 25
Don’t take hot market for granted, California economist warns agents
Jordan Levine, the chief economist for the California Association of Realtors, delivers mixed forecast despite good economic outlook during an Inman Connect Now session Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Feb 17
Housing affordability improves for 2nd consecutive month
Thanks to decreases in monthly mortgage costs and a normalizing market, the National Association of Realtor's Affordability Index improved once again in August
by Marian McPherson Oct 12
Essential workers sacrifice space and home age to afford their rent: Zillow
Millions of renters throughout the US are often forced to choose smaller and older homes to afford their rent, according to a recent report from Zillow
Miami neck and neck with pricey California metros as home prices surge
Another year of home price growth has pushed some metros to extremes, including Miami, where income growth hasn't been able to keep up, according to new data from OJO Labs
by Daniel Houston Sep 9
Norman Flynn, former NAR president, dies at 79
As president of NAR in 1990, Flynn focused much of his efforts on tackling housing affordability and educating the public on real estate and housing issues