Pending home sales drop to lowest level since 2014
Pending Home Sales Index drops for 11th straight month, but National Association of Realtors' chief economist insists favorable mortgage rates will boost sales activity
by Patrick Kearns Dec 28
Will declining mortgage rates reverse static home sales?
Mortgage rates continued their 2-month slide, with a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage ending the year at 4.55%
by Patrick Kearns Dec 27
Which markets will homebuyers be priced out of next?
As income growth fails to match home value growth, homebuyers are struggling to keep up, according to a study from SmartAsset
by Marian McPherson Nov 29
3 ways real estate agents can help renters become homeowners
Agents in NYC, Chicago and Fargo show how a little guidance and education can lift renters to homeownership
by Marian McPherson Oct 9
Home affordability at 10-year low
Low wage growth and rising mortgage rates are to blame, according to a new Attom Data Solutions index
by Teke Wiggin Oct 4
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman: There's too much money in real estate
In a wide-ranging interview, Redfin's top executive shares insight into the meeting that changed his whole perception of the industry
by Patrick Kearns Sep 14
HUD Secretary Ben Carson
The Housing Secretary traveled to Detroit this week to unveil 17 new locations aimed at helping HUD-assisted families achieve self-sufficiency, but challenges abound
by Patrick Kearns Jun 8
Seattle imposes $275 ‘head tax’ to combat homelessness
Real estate industry insiders say the tax on large businesses casts a shadow over the city
by Gill South May 16
Wildfire insurance out of reach for many Californians who need it
Homeowners in high-risk zones face rising premiums, renewal issues
by Gill South Jan 9
How a 29-year-old Malibu agent rose to industry leadership
C.A.R. has called on young agent Stephen Udoff to provide new ideas and a different take on industry issues
by Gill South Apr 21
Two student-aged girls looking at a computer together
Young adult homeownership continues to lag after the Great Recession
by Deidre Woollard Apr 13
An eviction notice on a door
A new report suggests it may be a solution to helping California reach sustainability goals
by Deidre Woollard Apr 7
The Great Rift Valley, Tanzania
The model suggests that homebuyers at many income levels will be restricted by low inventory in their price ranges
by Gill South Feb 20
How can expensive cities provide affordable housing for workers?
A recent forum examined different options for cities trying to provide opportunities for lower-income workers
by Deidre Woollard Feb 15
Housing affordability plunges in majority of markets, Attom says
Deteriorating wage growth and rising home prices bringing some major markets to low affordability levels
by Jennifer Riner Sep 30