The homeowner affordability crisis is about to explode due to 'TI'
Soaring property tax and homeowners' insurance costs have made homeownership less affordable than any time since the 1980s, Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Mar 14
Commissions, objections, spring: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 23
Here's what lies ahead for the spring selling market
Trainer and author Bernice Ross talks to market expert Rick Sharga about red flags and opportunities to be found in the upcoming spring real estate market
by Bernice Ross Feb 20
The 'lock-in effect' is real. Lean into it to generate more leads
Opinion
Learn how the interest rate lock-in effect is impacting current buyers and sellers and where the market is headed next
by Bernice Ross Sep 26
Real estate investors believe the worst may be in the rear view
The outlook is mixed, but 'it does look like prices may have bottomed out and are on their way back up,' said CJ Patrick Company CEO Rick Sharga
by Taylor Anderson Aug 15
In reversal from 2021, it costs more to buy than rent in 95% of US
Last year, it was more expensive to rent than own. High home prices and mortgage rates that doubled in 2022 flipped that, according to a new report from property data firm Attom.
by Taylor Anderson Jan 18
Foreclosures, forecasts, fix-and-flips: What Attom's data can tell us about 2023
Opinion
Whether you’re a Realtor or a homeowner, market conditions in 2023 are going to vary wildly across the country
by Bernice Ross Jan 13
Foreclosure activity doubled in 2022 but remains historically low
While the nation continues moving away from the pandemic-era lows, it's doing so very slowly and well below rates seen during the Great Recession
by Taylor Anderson Jan 11
These counties are at the greatest risk for housing market declines
The data does not suggest a steep drop in home prices is imminent but shows that different areas are facing lower and more elevated levels of risk as the U.S. economy remains uncertain
by Ben Verde Dec 1
Investor activity plunged at rates similar to the Great Recession in Q3
The slowdown was most dramatic in COVID boomtowns like Las Vegas and Phoenix, according to a new analysis Tuesday by Redfin, which examined real estate investment activity in 40 metros
by Taylor Anderson Nov 22
Prices may be dropping, but homes still have loads of equity
As prices began to fall, home equity held strong. Even the most distressed properties held positive equity in Q3 2022, according to a new report from Attom.
by Daniel Houston Nov 2
Home affordability stabilizes, but remains tough nearly everywhere
It's still expensive to buy a home in nearly every part of the country. But for most buyers since the start of July, things didn't get worse, new data shows
by Daniel Houston Sep 28
Home flipping dipped last quarter despite jump in profits
It's too soon to say whether the drop in flipper activity — which was still the second highest in two decades — is a sign of a broader slowdown
by Taylor Anderson Sep 21
These 3 US states have the most vulnerable housing markets by far
Three states alone accounted for 33 of the 50 markets most vulnerable to a housing downturn in the second quarter, while the South and Midwest remained stable, according to data from Attom
by Taylor Anderson Sep 15
Banks reclaim more properties in August as foreclosures tick upward
Foreclosure notices have been on the rise in the past year, but actual bank repossessions remain scarce. That may be starting to change
by Daniel Houston Sep 8