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
Home sales have so much further to fall in 2023, Goldman Sachs says
House purchases are expected to plummet further in the closing months of the year, and the recovery may not pick up speed until 2024, according to a new forecast from the investment bank
by Daniel Houston Sep 1
Homeowner support grows for mother-in-law units: Survey
Homeowners, long resistant to new apartments in their neighborhoods, are increasingly open to other ways of adding housing units, according to a new survey by Zillow
by Daniel Houston Apr 11
California's scorching-hot housing market expected to stay 'incredibly competitive'
California Association of Realtors blames lack of supply for 'terrible consequences' on quality of life for potential buyers
Remote work named No. 1 issue affecting real estate
The share of people working from home full- or part-time could double permanently, impacting homebuyer demand and land use, according to a new report from The Counselors of Real Estate
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 23
Brad Inman calls for bold leadership on pocket listings, NIMBYism
During a speech kicking off Inman Connect, Inman said that the industry has evolved quickly during difficult times, but needs bold leadership to overcome challenges that are holding up supply
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 15
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
Home prices surge to new high — but is it sustainable?
Home prices continue to surge, hitting double-digit increases for the third consecutive month, according to the latest Case-Shiller report, released Tuesday
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 27
Homebuilders need to construct 3.8M homes to meet demand
The shortage of new homes is pushing up housing prices and threatening to slow down the entire economy, according to a report by Freddie Mac's chief economist
by Matt Carter Apr 15
NAR looks forward to 'centrist public policy' under Joe Biden
NAR expects new administration will restore fair housing rules and support bipartisan legislation related to minority homeownership, first-time homebuyers and housing supply
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 13
Will low inventory plus high demand snowball this winter?
Today, the market remains red hot as summer, but unfortunately, the industry might be celebrating too soon. Here's why this winter might bring a very different and cold reality
by Chris Drayer Oct 15
Making sense of the headlines: Could we see another housing meltdown?
Opinion
There will certainly be negative impacts on the housing market from COVID-19, but I anticipate that total existing home sales will drop this year by somewhere between 10-15%
by Matthew Gardner Apr 28
As aging urban cores get more expensive, a source of affordable housing diminishes
Sam Khater, the chief economist at Freddie Mac, looks at how 'filtering' impacts home prices in cities
by Patrick Kearns Apr 21
Making sense of the headlines: Why is there a housing shortage?
Opinion
The 4 major factors are land, labor, material costs and regulatory fees
by Matthew Gardner Apr 21
Making sense of the headlines: What will happen with interest rates?
Opinion
No one can truly answer this question until we know how mortgage lenders and homeowners who have chosen forbearance will fare
by Matthew Gardner Apr 13