'Our values shot up astronomically': Behind Coeur d'Alene's viral ascent
A highly livable city with space to spread out suddenly becomes attractive to wealthy, out-of-state buyers who can now work remotely. What will happen to the market in 2023
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 10
Homebuyer dollar stretching further as rates drop: Zillow
As mortgage rates have dropped from a roughly 7% peak, buyers can now buy homes about 84 square feet larger than those they could purchase in October with a $3K monthly payment
Most homebuyers forking out big bucks to buy down mortgage rate
While mortgage rates have eased and home prices have fallen in many markets, affordability still has a 'stranglehold on much of the market,' according to research released by Black Knight
by Matt Carter Feb 7
Revaluate's 'data detox' service invigorates your CRM
Revaluate announced a new database cleanup service for any and all agents who need a more accurate CRM to execute marketing initiatives
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 1
Home showings dip in December, but slowdown may be easing
Showings were way down year over year but only dipped a little bit month over month, according to a new report from ShowingTime. They remain up compared to pre-pandemic levels
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 1
This is where it takes the longest amount of time to save up for a home
In Glendale, California, a homebuyer with a median household income for the area can expect to save for 15.1 grueling years, compared to counterparts in Detroit, who will save for just 2.6 years
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 10
Luxury housing market plunges to new low as priciest inventory rises
Stock market declines and recession concerns stopped the luxury market in its tracks in Q3, with home sales in the top percentile of the market declining 38% year over year, according to Redfin
by Marian McPherson Dec 28
Monthly payments drop $300 and some homebuyers wade back in
As home price growth has slowed, mortgage payments have decreased and days on market have risen, homebuyers dip their toes back into the market, according to a new report from Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 23
The McNair Group rejoins Coldwell Banker after 4 years at Compass
Following a 4-year stint at Compass, the 5-person McNair Group has returned to Coldwell Banker, where the team was founded in 2008, it was announced Friday
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 20
Most expensive home listed in San Francisco takes $5.5M price cut
A mansion in the Presidio Heights neighborhood that had its price slashed to $39.5M is still the most expensive single-family home for sale in the Bay Area city, reports say
by Ben Verde Dec 6
Home price declines leave 450,000 borrowers underwater
Six out of 10 borrowers who owe more on their mortgages than their homes are worth bought or refinanced their homes in 2022, according to the latest Black Knight Mortgage Monitor
by Matt Carter Dec 5
Boutique transportation services now part of Pacaso owner amenities
Pacaso owners now have elevated access to Alto, a luxury rideshare company, and Surf Air, a membership-based regional airline, to help owners get to, from and around their homes
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 9
Lights! Camera! Google! TV's most searched for homes
From reality TV to horror films, we can't help but be fascinated by the houses, rooms and walls that surround the people we watch — love 'em or hate 'em
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 3
Regret, reduce, relocate: The 6 biggest US luxury trends of 2022
Amid a persistent uptick in interest rates, lingering inflation and economic uncertainty, luxury homebuyers are changing habits ever so slightly. Coldwell Banker notes 6 big trends to watch
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 24
Sink or swim, the fate of real estate's mightiest CEOs will be revealed
Opinion
Heads will roll and company valuations will sink so low that new outsiders will opportunistically make big acquisitions, Brad Inman writes. Real estate's Masters of the Universe are on notice
by Brad Inman Oct 12