Why the spring housing market rebound never happened
Manage expectations, stay close to your clients and build the kind of trust that has a long shelf life
by Eric Bramlett Jun 2
Homebuilder confidence ticks up, but the incentives tell the real story
A 3-point gain masks a market still defined by concessions
by Nick Pipitone May 19
Search your metro: How senior is your housing market?
Florida leads in senior homeownership rates. But how does your market rank?
by Nick Pipitone Apr 30
How global events are impacting multifamily investment (and where the market is headed)
Despite global shocks, multifamily remains a sound commercial real estate investment
by Michael Zaransky Apr 21
Senate passes affordability bill with large investor ban
The bill may not pass so easily in the House, where lawmakers have suggested it will require some negotiating
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 12
New Senate bill would force large investors to sell after 7 years
Not everyone thinks the bill will lead to more affordable housing options
Buyers turn to the resale market as builders abandon price cuts
Rising existing-home inventory is thwarting homebuilders, who are now slowing permits and starts — and backing off from hefty incentives
by Marian McPherson Feb 18
Pulte pledges Fannie, Freddie's help in curbing home purchases by institutional investors
Trump's promise to "ban" big investors from buying more single-family homes renews the debate over whether such a move would be legal — or make much of a dent on affordability
by Matt Carter Jan 8
First-time buyers get creative with financing in 2026
Easing interest rates, down payment assistance and builder incentives are helping 1st-time homebuyers compete, according to the latest from the National Association of Realtors
by Marian McPherson Jan 6
Trump administration lays out 5-year goals for Fannie, Freddie
Equitable housing and climate change risk are out, deregulation and combating fraud are in. The strategic plan sheds little light on president's bid to spur homebuilders into action.
by Matt Carter Oct 17
48% of Americans blame investors for 'unreasonable' housing costs
The Searchlight Institute's latest survey revealed who Americans blame for housing unaffordability, from investors to lawmakers and landlords
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
Does this new housing data foreshadow a recession?
New home starts fell 8.5% from July to August as builders continued to react to the negative economic outlook, according to data from the US Census Bureau
by Taylor Anderson Sep 17
US and Canada flags for story about Canadian tariffs
The number of Canadian Redfin users searching for homes in the US has dropped for the 7th consecutive month, as tensions between the 2 countries intensify due to tariffs
by Marian McPherson Sep 15
A woman in front of a home asking herself the rent vs. buy question.
Find out how to help potential homebuyers navigate the market, Bernice Ross writes, while dispelling myths that might be keeping them from moving forward
by Bernice Ross Sep 5
Home for sale sign, with sale pending
Driving the revised forecast are expectations for slightly cooler economic growth and hotter inflation, which could mean mortgage rates come down a little more slowly
by Matt Carter Aug 19