renovation boom
How buyers are bringing art, function and compromise to their renovations
by Suzy Minken May 28
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
Almost half of Americans push back on AI data centers: Redfin
New survey finds AI data centers are less popular than apartments, mixed-use developments
by Jessi Healey May 4
Is the US short 1M or 10M homes? Here’s why nobody can agree
A new White House report puts the shortage at 10M homes, but estimates vary widely
by AJ LaTrace Apr 17
Multiple offers still common in Mid-Atlantic despite market cooling
Rising inventory and higher rates are reshaping competition, but not erasing it
by Nick Pipitone Apr 17
Trump targets 'burdens that have driven up mortgage costs'
NAR said Trump's order 'highlights the importance of reviewing regulatory barriers'
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
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
Despite its record length, Trump's State of the Union falls short on housing details
During a 1-hour-and-47-minute-long speech, President Trump had few words to share on issues important to real estate professionals, like affordable housing, mortgage rates or low inventory
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 25
Trump ban on institutional investors
Opinion
Although Trump is attempting to respond to legitimate frustrations in the housing market, the proposed ban won't increase supply, Derek Carlson writes
by Derek Carlson Jan 14
Trump seeks to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes
The president's announcement was made against the backdrop of high inflation, which Trump blamed on former President Biden and Democrats in Congress
Interview with Unlisted founder Katie Hill
Analysts are beginning to believe the inventory solution won't come anytime soon. One proptech founder thinks it's as easy as matching willing buyers with homes not on the market. Is she right?
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 18
Homebuyer demand stays strong as mortgage rates stabilize near 2025 lows: MBA lender surveys
With mortgage rates still hovering near 2025 lows, purchase loan applications hit their second-highest level of the year last week after adjusting for seasonal factors
by Matt Carter Dec 10
Fannie and Freddie cleared to back loans of up to $832,750 in 2026
The $26,250 increase in Fannie and Freddie’s baseline single-family conforming loan limit is the smallest since 2020, but pushes the ceiling in high-cost markets to $1.25M
by Matt Carter Nov 25
existing-home sales
The gain in existing-home sales once again reflects just how much consumers respond to lower mortgage rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said during a press call on Thursday morning
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 23
beach
Wishing you could rewind the clock to summer vacation? These totally affordable beachy listings might just make it possible
by Christy Murdock Oct 10