Why are real estate company share prices falling despite good news?
Many real estate companies have reported stronger-than-expected earnings in recent weeks, but their share prices keep dropping
by Jim Dalrymple II May 7
Sellers absolutely have the upper hand in this housing market: Survey
In a first, more people thought April was a bad time to buy a home than a good time, according to Fannie Mae's latest survey of home purchase sentiment
by Matt Carter May 7
Bubble trouble: 4 stats that'll give you hope (and 4 that won't)
There are signs of trouble, but vaccinations are up, spending on home construction is up, and overall, there's reason to believe the market will improve
by Jim Dalrymple II May 5
CoStar revenue jumps 17% with help from new addition Homesnap
The company raked in $458 million during the first quarter of the year. It also said that Homesnap, which it bought in 2020, performed well
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 27
Keller Williams expands into Albania and Mongolia
The two new franchises will open offices in the third quarter of this year and are part of Keller Williams' continued expansion across the globe
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 26
Surge in remodeling should last through next year
Stimulus money and home value appreciation are pushing more people to invest in their houses. They're increasingly turning to professionals as well
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 16
10 pandemic-tested truths about homebuying
Multiple offers, super-low inventory, skyrocketing values and lots of competition from cash buyers have made the current real estate climate both a blessing and a curse. Through that, a few real estate concepts were put to the test. Here's what lasted
by Cara Ameer Apr 14
Inventory insanity: The secret economic forces fueling the housing shortage
Many consumers may not realize it, but they're increasingly competing against institutional investors and contending with soaring building costs
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 13
Inventory insanity: Why are there no homes for sale in America?
Inventory has been tight for a long time now, but this spring agents across the country are seeing something different — and more difficult
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 12
1 in 7 homeowners considering selling within next 3 years
Of those not considering moving, 26% said they were concerned about their ability to find or afford a new home, according to a new survey from Zillow
Mortgage rates unfazed by Biden infrastructure plan
Upward pressure on rates still expected in the long term
by Matt Carter Apr 1
5 people to watch at Redfin as the company moves into a new era
Redfin is about to get a new second-in-command, all the while continuing its efforts to be consumers' preferred one-stop real estate shop
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 1
A house in Washington, DC, nabbed 88 offers — 76 of them all-cash
At least 15 of the offers on the suburban fixer upper were made sight unseen. The situation highlights the brutally competitive housing market buyers are facing across the U.S.
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 30
America's hottest neighborhoods: Oak Park in Sacramento, California
Oak Park is well located, filled with trendy shops and more affordable than many other amenity-rich neighborhoods in California
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 29
Airbnb now has more listings than before the pandemic
Small towns, rural areas and resort-oriented communities have proven to be the most resilient markets for short-term rental supply during the COVID-driven tumult of the last year
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 26