Pulse: 9 responses for 'I want to wait for interest rates to drop'
Pointing out that mortgage rates are already at historic lows is the obvious starting point. Then you could stir up some FOMO, too
by Inman Nov 19
Growing number of homeowners feel 'house rich and cash poor'
Stagnant wage growth and booming costs of living are stressing homeowners, according to a new HomeTap study
by Marian McPherson Oct 23
Mid-market inventory shortage is 'canary in the coal mine'
A new realtor.com housing trends study released Tuesday reveals a seismic inventory shortage may be on the way
by Marian McPherson Oct 8
A recession is on the horizon: Keller Williams New York City CEO
Housing won't be to blame, and the recession won't be anything like 2008 for the industry, according to Mark Chin
by Patrick Kearns Aug 23
Could negative interest rate mortgages hit the United States?
Zillow Director of Economic Research Skyler Olsen says negative interest rate mortgages would signal trouble
by Marian McPherson Aug 19
A desert landscape
The listing portal believes national inventory declines are likely to return and impact buyers
by Patrick Kearns Jul 9
We're in a 'homebody era,' and that means a housing shortage for years to come
Homeowners are clinging to low mortgage rates and increasingly aging in place, which means fewer people are selling and moving, and fewer homes are hitting the market
by Teke Wiggin Jun 21
Helping buyers find a home for the fam? Share these 7 tips
Add value by helping your clients figure out their budget, where they’d like to realistically live and what to expect along the way
by Roger Odoardi Jun 4
Mortgage rates hit yearly lows
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage was 4.06% this week, down from 4.66% at this time last year
by Patrick Kearns May 23
Zillow: The median home value dropped for first time in 7 years
The median home value fell 0.1% month-over-month in April, but it's too soon to say if this is the beginning of a downturn
by Patrick Kearns May 16
A rollercoaster
The 30-year-fixed rate fell from 4.28% to 4.06%. Home sales jump expected as buyers rush to take advantage
by Marian McPherson Mar 28
Fed puts interest rate hikes on hold
Interest rates will stay between 2.25% and 2.5%, thanks to a healthy economy
by Marian McPherson Jan 30
Pending home sales fall in December
The PHSI dropped to 99.0 in December, thanks to a decline in consumer confidence
by Marian McPherson Jan 30
Home price growth slows across the country
Experts believe that appreciation will continue to fall below 5% in 2019, but homes remain unaffordable for many
by Marian McPherson Jan 29
Will declining mortgage rates reverse static home sales?
Mortgage rates continued their 2-month slide, with a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage ending the year at 4.55%
by Patrick Kearns Dec 27