Highlights from NAR's 2025 race and homebuying snapshot
For fair housing trainer and advocate Dr. Lee Davenport, self-motivation, transparency and accountability matter more than prioritizing enforcement to optimize fair housing outcomes
by Lee Davenport Mar 24
Investor who worked with Fox & Friends host sentenced for fraud
Bert Whalen was ordered to serve over 3 years in prison for his role in a scheme to sell hundreds of dilapidated homes to rookie investors, working at times with a former host of Fox & Friends
by Taylor Anderson Feb 12
5 real estate predictions for 2025 from the NAR economic summit
A remodeling 'supercycle,' heartache for first-time homebuyers and heightened activity in the South and Midwest were among the possibilities at NAR's Real Estate Forecast Summit Thursday
by Marian McPherson Dec 12
More and more homes are languishing on the market
In August, nearly half of all US homes had been on the market for 60 days or more, according to Redfin. Days on market has ticked up as high rates have slowed sales
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25
Broker Spotlight: Mark Nottingham, @properties
Find out how this Indiana broker-owner got his start, what he sees coming next and why partnering with @properties 'was one of the best business decisions' he and his team ever made
by Christy Murdock Sep 19
US home prices rise 0.2% in July, slowest growth since January 2023
The slow price growth is attributed to a shortage in housing inventory and limited buyer competition, according to a Redfin report published on Tuesday
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 20
$1M homes hit all-time high in US
A record 8.5% of all US homes are worth $1M or more, up from 7.6% last year and 4% before the pandemic, according to a new Redfin analysis. California is adding them faster than other states
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 16
CRMLS warns of 'serious fines' as it rolls out commission changes early
The nation's largest MLS removed compensation fields from its platforms on Aug. 13, after offering detailed guidance to agents on the terms of NAR's proposed settlement
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 14
Despite declines, rents are still $305 higher than pre-2020 trends
Despite 11 months of declines, Realtor.com said the typical renter is paying $305 more monthly for an apartment compared to 2019. The greatest rent increases are in Florida and the Midwest
by Marian McPherson Jul 18
March rents grew dramatically in Chicago and these 4 other cities
18 of the 50 largest US metro areas witnessed rents rise on an annual basis in March, especially in the Northeast and Midwest, where a lack of rental supply is common and owning a home is costly
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 30
From rooftop parties to hiding inside, how agents do the eclipse
States located along the eclipse's path of totality are preparing for massive crowds. Here's how agents from Dallas to Buffalo are embracing — or eschewing — the fun
Are there still buying opportunities in suburban multifamily?
Suburban multifamily housing continues its growth surge, particularly in the single-family and build-to-rent markets, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Mar 5
Airbnb reports surge in bookings for the April 8 solar eclipse
Cities within the path of totality for the eclipse on April 8 are experiencing a 1,000% increase in searches for the short term rentals
by Ben Verde Mar 4
Mortgage giants offering very low income homebuyers a spring break
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are offering a $2,500 credit this spring that borrowers can put toward their down payment, closing costs, escrow or mortgage insurance premiums
by Matt Carter Feb 7
Rate drop leads to 3rd consecutive month of listing gains
Active and new listings experienced single-digit increases for the 3rd consecutive month in January, according to Realtor.com's latest market report
by Marian McPherson Feb 2