Rising mortgage rates could 'supercharge' spring buying season
Fear of missing out on low rates could get buyers off the fence, if there's enough inventory to defeat 'fear of better options'
by Matt Carter Jan 25
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman sees better inventory ahead of rate hike
Buyers are torn between acting before rates climb or avoiding all-time high prices as sellers look to act quickly, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said on CNBC earlier this week
by Taylor Anderson Jan 5
US median rent rose 11% in 2021 due to inflation
Rents increased 3 times the rate of a normal year, in which rents might rise 3-4% overall, according to a new report from online rental marketplace Dwellsy
Bond yields rise as Fed says it will double pace of tapering
Support for mortgage markets on track to end by March
by Matt Carter Dec 15
First-time homebuyers likely to be hit hardest by inflation in 2022
Real estate coach Brian Buffini shared his annual predictions for the year ahead during a webcast in which he urged agents to hunker down on the fundamentals of their training and get back to basics in preparation for a market shift
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 13
It's official: Inflation ramps up to fastest annual pace in 40 years
It's not just the housing market. The prices of US consumer goods have been rising faster than at any 12-month period since 1982, according to the Consumer Price Index released Friday
by Daniel Houston Dec 10
As inflation heats up, home sales expected to decline over next 2 years
For the first time, Fannie Mae is forecasting all the way out to 2023, when it expects the economy to enter 'mature state of the business cycle,' with the risk of another recession moving into focus
by Matt Carter Nov 19
5 reasons to be optimistic about the 2022 housing market
At the National Association of Realtors' national conference on Friday, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun shared promising insights about 2022
by Marian McPherson Nov 18
Grant Cardone: Real estate is in 'a super cycle of super cycles'
Cardone made the comments while onstage Thursday at eXp Realty's Las Vegas gathering EXPCON
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 11
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
On a budget? 30 dollar-store finds to spruce up your listing for fall
Inflation continues to be a concern for many Americans. These affordable but attractive dollar-store finds can help agents get a home showing-ready on a budget
Pending home sales take a hit in September: NAR
Slowed contract signings in September are a likely sign that home price growth will soon come back down to earth, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 28
3 reasons your clients should transact now
Spiraling home values, soaring inflation and increased interest rates mean less buying power for all consumers. In other words, the house they can afford today may be out of reach tomorrow. Here’s what your clients need to know
by Bernice Ross Oct 19
Consumers reflect shifting market: Here's what you should know
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into how consumers feel about the market based on Fannie Mae's latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index survey. The incremental shifts across the results indicate that consumers are feeling the market cool
by Matthew Gardner Sep 29
5 ways agents can help financially challenged homeowners
High costs, high taxes and high inflation hit homeowners in all price ranges. Here are a few ways you can help distressed homeowners stay in their homes
by Bernice Ross Sep 22