Home prices down from peaks in quarter of nation's top 50 markets
Falling sales are driving inventory growth, but it will take more than a year at the current rate for listings levels to get back to normal, according to Black Knight's latest monthly Mortgage Monitor Report
by Matt Carter Aug 1
NAR chief economist: Don't expect big changes in mortgage rates
Speaking at NAR's Real Estate Forecast Summit on Wednesday, Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said 'inventory is turning' and the housing market is heading back toward a pre-COVID normal
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 28
The 10 most stable housing markets in the United States, ranked
The US housing market and economy at large have endured a blizzard of rising home prices and climbing mortgage rates. But take shelter from the storm with these financially sound markets
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 19
Your local housing market is complicated. Know your numbers, and use your words
Opinion
Do you know how to explain the difference between a national and a local market stat to your client? The words you choose can make all the difference
by Teresa Boardman Jul 19
Home price appreciation slowing at rate not seen since 2006
Although inventory shortages are starting to ease, falling sales are driving the trend as homes are less affordable then they've been since the mid-1980s
by Matt Carter Jul 6
Frustrated with inventory? 5 tips for getting creative
Opinion
Many agents are frustrated with low inventory on both sides of the transaction. Try these strategies to create inventory for your clients and find a pathway to under contract
by Julie Busby Jul 6
Rise, fall, repeat: The biggest housing surprises of 2022  (so far)
Heading into 2022, forecasters at Realtor.com set expectations for where the home market would go. Halfway in, they're taking a second look
by Daniel Houston Jun 15
New home sales hit 2-year low, falling well short of expectations
New home sales took a hit for the fourth-straight month in April as buyers grappled with the new reality of rising home prices and mortgage rates in excess of 5%, according to Census Bureau data
by Lillian Dickerson May 24
Home sales, homebuilding headed for a slowdown, Fannie Mae says
Not until next year do Fannie Mae's Economic and Strategic Research Group economists expect to see a ‘a large deceleration in home price growth,’ with some regions likely to see price declines
by Matt Carter May 19
Where is Anywhere headed? Toe-to-toe with Zillow
A week after announcing Realogy's rebrand as Anywhere, CEO Ryan Schneider shared his plan for beating Zillow at direct-to-consumer business on Thursday at Inman Connect Now
by Marian McPherson May 19
Existing-home sales dip for third month as buyers say 'No thanks'
Existing-home sales decreased by 2.4% from March and 5.9% from the year before as declining affordability continued to put off homebuyers, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Lillian Dickerson May 19
Pacaso responds to backlash with first-ever economic impact report
Almost a year after streamlining its buy box to avoid median-priced homes, co-ownership platform Pacaso claims it has had a net positive impact on the destinations it operates in
by Marian McPherson May 18
First rule of housing bubbles? Don't talk about them, economist warns
Zillow Senior Economist Jeff Tucker is skeptical that a housing bubble is looming, but he worries such talk could hurt future buyers in need of homebuilders to continue producing new inventory
by Daniel Houston May 16
Position yourself as knowledge broker for your clients: 2 solid methods
Opinion
Realtors create challenges for themselves when they fail to learn about their local market. Here's how mining local data can make a difference
by Tom Toole Apr 29
New home sales hit 4-month low
New home sales took an 8.6% hit in March as rising home prices and mortgage rates made homebuyers think twice before purchasing a new home, according to new data released Tuesday
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 26