Meet Max, the first robotic 3D printer to earn NAHB membership
The Autonomous Robotic Construction System can be deployed on-site to build a home’s footings, slab, foundation walls, exterior and interior walls and roof, according to the company
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 27
Annual inflation drops to 7.1% even as housing woes persist
Housing remained a strain on family budgets last month, but declining prices of gas, used cars and medical insurance helped soften the blow
by Daniel Houston Dec 13
Redfin's Glenn Kelman has a theory on why housing prices are plunging
Investors, including iBuyers, that entered the housing market in 2020 and 2021 are at least partly to blame for the dramatic price correction playing out in 2022, Kelman said in a new interview
by Ben Verde Nov 1
Inflation up 8.2% over last year — and housing is largely to blame
Government’s estimate of the cost of owning a primary residence rose 0.8% in September and was up 6.7% compared to a year ago, which is the largest 12-month increase in the category's history
by Daniel Houston Oct 13
This is the 'fastest-slowing' housing market in the US, new data shows
The slowdown in housing has been 'fastest slowing' on the West Coast, where prices in some markets have already fallen by 2 percent since July, according to a new analysis by Redfin
by Daniel Houston Sep 21
Housing inflation isn't slowing yet. And it may prove tough to tame
The slowing housing market has yet to significantly reduce costs for most Americans. But economists believe more rate hikes may be on the way
by Daniel Houston Sep 13
The truth about Zillow's ShowingTime acquisition: The Real Word
Opinion
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the real reason Zillow acquired ShowingTime, the hype behind the housing recession, and how 'shrinkflation' could potentially change the game for consumers in 2023
by Byron Lazine Sep 2
Housing ever costlier in July, despite inflation's sudden dropoff
A steep drop in gas prices offset the rising costs of housing and food for many families. Prices were still up 8.5% year over year, says a report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
by Daniel Houston Aug 10
Affordable where? Fed efforts to cool the market still don't create affordable housing
Opinion
Although the Fed's move to calm the market is a step in the right direction, it may not ultimately have much effect on affordability
by Anthony West Jul 20
Google searches for 'housing bubble' have been spiking since March
Google Trends experienced a spike in searches for the term 'housing bubble' earlier this spring, and it hasn't fully returned to normal levels, hinting that the topic is at least on a lot of minds
by Jim Dalrymple II May 23
Tom Ferry talks housing, marketing: The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White welcome Tom Ferry to discuss housing bubble talk, home affordability and marketing
by Byron Lazine May 20
Black homeownership hasn't slipped, but vast gulf persists
In the first quarter of 2022, just under 45% of Black families owned their home, compared to 74% of white families, according to a Redfin analysis of US Census Bureau data released Tuesday
by Daniel Houston May 17
Why the infrastructure bill is a lose for affordable housing
Opinion
What President Biden’s infrastructure bill didn't address is affordable housing. 'Housing is a necessity,' says broker-owner Teresa Boardman. Here's why she says we all need to start treating it accordingly
by Teresa Boardman Nov 17
Rising mortgage rates won't be 'major deterrent to homebuyers'
Although rates will rise, they will remain very competitive when compared to historic averages, and it would take a significantly greater increase in rates to negatively impact prices. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains why
by Matthew Gardner Nov 10
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