Pending home sales take nosedive in June, signaling a bleak August
Pending home sales dropped 8.6% in June, suggesting a drop in home closings just around the corner, according to figures released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors
by Ben Verde Jul 27
Redfin economist: The Fed can change its mind
Abrupt policy shift not expected, but Fed chair confirms that, 'If things come in better than we expect, then we’re prepared to do less'
by Matt Carter May 13
How inflation actually supports buyer demand: Matthew Gardner
Opinion
Other than when home prices crashed with the bursting of the housing bubble, for more than 50 years, home price growth has outpaced inflation. This means we are offsetting high consumer prices because home values are increasing at an even faster rate
by Matthew Gardner May 5
Are rising housing prices actually a good thing?
Opinion
Are rising housing prices a bad thing? Consumers think so. It’s critical real estate agents understand and can explain what that means for clients, the industry and the economy
by Adam Hergenrother Sep 29
‘What am I supposed to do?’: As US ages in place, report hits a nerve
A New York Times story on baby boomers not selling their homes sparked an inter-generational dispute online, complete with accusations and existential dread
by Daniel Houston Jul 12
Sellers absolutely have the upper hand in this housing market: Survey
In a first, more people thought April was a bad time to buy a home than a good time, according to Fannie Mae's latest survey of home purchase sentiment
by Matt Carter May 7
Amazon donates $9M to nonprofits near DC to mark HQ2 anniversary
The funds will go toward organizations working to help residents avoid evictions as well as other causes to improve racial equality and support military families and veterans
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 17
Is housing demand finally cooling down?
Data from realtor.com showed a slight week-to-week change in housing demand and new listing declines
by Patrick Kearns Sep 10
How Washington Realtors got legislators to prioritize housing
In early 2019, Realtors in Washington state got 12 housing bills passed after a coordinated campaign. Here's how the association did it
by Patrick Kearns Feb 6
How to manage buyer expectations in a shifting market
Opinion
Focus on 'needs' versus 'wants,' and help clients to see the bigger financial picture
by Carl Medford Nov 1
Annual home price gains continue to slow
Home prices climbed 4% year-over-year in February, according to the latest Case-Shiller US National Home Price NSA Index
by Patrick Kearns Apr 30
Low mortgage rates are leading to more affordability: NAR
NAR's affordability index notched its highest score since February 2018, according to data released Friday
by Patrick Kearns Apr 12
The longest housing inventory slump in history is over
Housing inventory was up nationally by 2% according to realtor.com, ending 4 years of severe inventory declines
by Patrick Kearns Oct 31
Rents are flat for the first time since 2012
Rental price growth and home price appreciation are cooling as autumn hits the housing market, Zillow finds
by Patrick Kearns Sep 20
Sales are down, but inventory is up in latest new-home sales data
Sales of new single-family homes dropped 1.7% in July, according to latest data from HUD and Census Bureau
by Patrick Kearns Aug 23