US home sale profits rise to new post-recession high
The typical home sale profit of $75,971 in the second quarter of 2020 reflected a 36.3% return on investment, a new high in raw profits since the housing market started its recovery from the Great Recession in 2012
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 22
Can a Donald Trump campaign sign scare away homebuyers?
With elections less than 5 months away, campaign signs are studding lawns. With political divisions growing, some agents say the charged climate could have an impact on sales
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 18
Expensive U.S. cities see rents fall amid coronavirus pandemic
San Francisco in particular has experienced a historic drop in rent amid the pandemic, though rents are also down in New York, Boston and other cities
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
Sellers earn average price gain of $67,100 in first quarter
The first quarter of 2020 made a strong showing for homesellers, but the data does not yet reflect the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the market
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 29
Market snapshot: Washington, 6 weeks into COVID-19
Washington was the first U.S. state that saw a confirmed case of the coronavirus. A month and a half later the real estate industry soldiers on amid the chaos
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
Post-virus home price growth forecasts show spike in the West
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the market, home prices are expected to increase at half the rate prior to the outbreak, according to forecasting by Veros Real Estate Solutions
Despite softening home price growth, it's still a seller's market
Homeseller profits increased for three years in a row, rising to $65,500 in 2019
by Marian McPherson Jan 22
Redfin expands estimate coverage, cites greater accuracy
The error rate of Redfin's AVM improved 5 basis points and expanded to the state of Connecticut as well as Boise, Des Moines, Spokane and Chattanooga
by Patrick Kearns Dec 20
A skyline view of Charlotte, North Carolina
A new GoBankingRates report identified American cities in which the average home value would rise above the national median —$231,000 and growing
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