Want to buy a home? It'll cost you $1,030 a month more than renting
The premium for buying a home is now 17% higher than it was a year ago thanks to high interest rates and stubborn home prices, according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting
by Taylor Anderson Jun 15
Investor activity slows, still makes up 1 in 4 homes sold in US
New data from John Burns and Redfin shows that investor activity slowed toward the end of 2022 but still accounted for about 1/4 of home sales. That's up from about 11 percent in 2001
by Taylor Anderson Feb 28
Home flippers search for ‘creative deals’ as high rates cool the market
The fix-and-flip housing market continues to shrink as real estate investors struggle to find deals. High interest rates are to blame, according to a new John Burns Real Estate Consulting survey
by Taylor Anderson Nov 15
Lumber prices reach lowest 2022 level. But DIY projects already DOA
The price of lumber dropped to $829 per thousand board feet on Tuesday, a 39% drop from just a month earlier and 52% from May 2021, but it's still nearly double the pre-COVID rate
by Ben Verde Apr 14
Home sale-leasebacks are surging, but are they good for homeowners?
Sale-leasebacks can be a lifeline to homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments, but consumer advocacy groups are concerned over the low sales prices investors offer
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 16
From the Great Recession to 9/11: What to do when external factors get in the way of a real estate deal
Economic changes, tariffs and international conflicts can put buyers on edge — here’s how to help sort it all out
by Marian McPherson Aug 7