Evacuees still fight for housing as recovery efforts find their way in LA
As homeowners figure out what to do next, the city continues to search for organization in the recovery. Agents are caught in-between helping clients, sometimes while homeless themselves
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 21
Educate yourself and your clients about the impact of Trump tariffs
Protect your peace, power and profits, coach Darryl Davis writes, and provide the guidance your clients need to navigate the latest economic movements
by Darryl Davis Feb 4
Rates blamed again as US home price growth stalls in third quarter
Home prices continued to rise in September, albeit at a more sluggish pace, according to dueling reports released Tuesday by the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the S&P Dow Jones Indices
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 26
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
That big Fed rate cut was no panacea for housing: Fitch analysts
Fed easing was already priced into mortgage rates, but there's room for more relief if investors who fund most home loans get less skittish about prepayment risk and quantitative tightening
by Matt Carter Sep 19
Housing starts plunge 19% in May as homebuilders act with caution
Construction starts on new housing units dropped 5.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,277,000 —  19.3% lower than levels in May 2023, according to US Census data released Thursday
by Ben Verde Jun 20
Housing sentiment improves on hopes for lower mortgage rates
Consumer sentiment toward housing increased to the highest level in nearly 2 years in January, with a record number expecting mortgage rates to come down in the year ahead: Fannie Mae
by Matt Carter Feb 7
New-home sales fall beneath the weight of October mortgage rates
Sales of newly built single-family homes clocked in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 679,000 during the month of October
by Ben Verde Nov 27
Consumer unease over inflation rekindled in August following rally
Consumer sentiment dipped to 69.5 in August following months of recovery, a downward shift that underscores the complex web of rapidly changing expectations, according to data released Friday
by Daniel Houston Aug 25
US economy avoids recession yet again — no thanks to real estate
With the gross domestic product eclipsing expectations in Q2, the US appears to have avoided a long-predicted recession, even as the real estate industry remains mired in a deep contraction
by Daniel Houston Jul 27
A sales uptick in 2023? Zillow's senior economist thinks it's likely
During a Connect Now session on Thursday, Zillow Senior Economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy predicted affordability will 'stabilize' in 2023, setting the stage for an increase in home sales
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 15
Demand for houses is way up. Are first-time buyers driving it there?
The share of first-time homebuyers was up last year, but far below the runup to the housing crash of 2008, according to NAR's Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. What's happening?
by Daniel Houston Jan 10
Timber may soon follow lumber in upward price trend
Pandemic-fueled housing demand is finally beginning to catch up with years of oversupply in the timber industry that resulted from the 2008 financial crisis
by Lillian Dickerson May 18
How long will the housing shortage last? Years — here's why
Opinion
Thinking optimistically and knowing a little about US homebuilders and American ingenuity, builders might create an average of 2M homes annually and achieve a supply-demand balance in about 6 years
by Ben Caballero May 12
Builder confidence creeps up 1 point in February: NAHB
Pandemic-related supply chain issues and shortages of lumber have continued to contribute to rising lumber prices, but intense homebuyer demand for single-family homes has kept builder confidence steady
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17