A picture of a multi-unit building to symbolize multifamily real estate market
Oversupply and undersupply cycles in multifamily housing reveal one undeniable truth: Rent growth and occupancy are driven by supply and demand, not just flashy market narratives
by Michael Zaransky Oct 8
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Opinion
Real estate embodies the American dream, and as a profession is filled with people fighting for their communities and their clients
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 8
Fannie, Freddie close NY offices as Trump battles Letitia James
The Trump administration is using its tight control over the mortgage giants to continue a vendetta against New York attorney general and other political opponents, critics say
by Matt Carter Oct 6
48% of Americans blame investors for 'unreasonable' housing costs
The Searchlight Institute's latest survey revealed who Americans blame for housing unaffordability, from investors to lawmakers and landlords
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
Price growth continues to slow, but economists say that may be good news for the market
Nationally, prices grew at the slowest level since 2023, according to the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller July Index. Although that hurts homeowners now, economists said it hints at a healthier market
by Marian McPherson Sep 30
Pending home sales jumped 4% in August in positive market signal
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said lower mortgage rates were bringing buyers to market. Bright MLS Chief Economist Dr. Lisa Sturtevant said hopes for a fall rebound should stay tempered
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 29
Fed chair confirmation
Improve your understanding of how broad economic factors impact the housing market
by Jonathan Pressman Sep 20
Donald Trump and Jerome Powell, mortgage rates drop on Powell speech
Recent Trump appointee Stephen Miran was the lone dissenter in Wednesday's 11-1 vote, holding out for a bigger, 1/2 percentage point rate cut advocated by the president
by Matt Carter Sep 17
Does this new housing data foreshadow a recession?
New home starts fell 8.5% from July to August as builders continued to react to the negative economic outlook, according to data from the US Census Bureau
by Taylor Anderson Sep 17
US and Canada flags for story about Canadian tariffs
The number of Canadian Redfin users searching for homes in the US has dropped for the 7th consecutive month, as tensions between the 2 countries intensify due to tariffs
by Marian McPherson Sep 15
hundred dollar bills lined up
According to two Realtor.com market reports, the Upper Midwest offers some the best deals for homebuyers — if they're willing to embrace small-town living
by Marian McPherson Sep 12
increased homeownership costs
Between 2019 and 2024, median monthly homeownership costs have risen from $1,609 to $2,035, with insurance premiums having a significant role to play in the increase
by Marian McPherson Sep 11
These 10 real estate markets have lost $233B in value since 2024
Home values still remain far above what they were before the pandemic sent home prices soaring across the US, despite recent declines in markets across the country
by Taylor Anderson Sep 8
LoanDepot shares surge on bullish call by Citron Research
Andrew Left's controversial research firm has a thesis: Trump will win the 'war on housing,' and loanDepot's mortgage servicing business is hugely undervalued
by Matt Carter Sep 5
American dream of homeownership
Stuart Siegel, President and CEO of Engel & Völkers Americas, writes that while the American dream of homeownership is not dead, it is changing
by Stuart Siegel Sep 5