Does the housing ladder still work?
Opinion
The idea is that most people begin their homeownership journey with a starter home and make their way up to more expensive housing. But is that theory still valid — especially now during a pandemic?
by Steve Cook Aug 11
Stocks dethrone real estate as Americans' favorite way to invest
Older and younger millennials differ on whether they prefer stocks or real estate
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 28
How smart tech can help sell homes in today's world
In today's world, real estate agents should have their fingers on the pulse of trends that help sell homes. One trend worth noting? Smart home tech, which can add tremendous value to a property — especially now
by Brandon Doyle Jul 24
Millennials are confused about real estate
Although millennials will likely make up the largest percentage of homebuyers this year, the generation appears to be woefully under-informed about the real estate industry, according to a recent survey by flat-fee brokerage Homie
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 23
Who says you can't go home again? 2.7M adults have moved back home since March
Among 18- to 25-year-olds, a 12% decline in individuals living on their own translates into a $726M slash in rent revenue, according to Zillow. That's 1.4% of the US rental market
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 19
Builders predict renewed focus on sustainable living after pandemic
Fifty expert builders told remodeling platform Fixr they expect homeowners to focus on healthier living after the pandemic, starting with their homes
by Marian McPherson May 15
How real estate agents need to pivot for a downturn
Agents who can identify market trends after every period of disruption and adapt to them efficiently are the ones who endure. Here are a few changes we can expect
by Sissy Lappin Apr 25
32% of first-time buyers get financial help from a relative or friend: NAR
Limited income was the most cited factor holding back non-homeowners from saving, according to a new survey released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 17
Survey finds similarities between homebuyers of different ages
Coldwell Banker has found that millennials, Gen Xers and baby boomers are all remarkably similar when it comes to their preferences for things like proximity to friends and family
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 10
When millennial homebuyers move out of Seattle, where do they go?
When searching for a home, millennials are now looking beyond Seattle's city limits. From affordability to proximity, here are the main factors driving their decisions — and the ways they're changing the landscape of those suburban neighborhoods
by Christy Murdock Mar 6
Millennial homebuyers are a lot like their grandparents
A new report shows that both younger millennials and members of the silent generation are prioritizing proximity to family and friends when they look for homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 5
The Homebuyer Files: How rising rent convinced these 3 to finally buy
Two single moms and one aspiring musician share how escalating rent costs pushed them to buy and build equity instead
by Marian McPherson Mar 4
84% of Americans say homeownership is a 'priority'
Despite rising prices and personal finance issues, the majority of Americans are optimistic about homeownership, according to NerdWallet's 2020 Home Buyer Report
by Marian McPherson Feb 25
The Real Word: What’s the No. 1 mistake millennials are making? Renting
Opinion
Byron and Nicole discuss renting vs. buying for millennials, Keller Williams ending profit sharing for defectors and how The Broke Agent is using TikTok
by Byron Lazine Feb 21
Cincinnati, Boise among luxury markets to watch in 2020
Coldwell Banker's luxury report identified a few surprising markets as ones to watch, reflecting a general shift of wealth to new markets in secondary cities
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 19