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A handful of economists shared with Inman their forecasts for home sales and prices, inventory, the impact of a coronavirus vaccine and the risk of another recession
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 24
Housing discrimination is a vicious cycle: Zillow chief economist
During Zillow's virtual Unlock event, Svenja Gudell highlighted the historic instances that have led to a massive homeownership gap between white Americans and people of color
by Patrick Kearns Jul 22
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The pandemic drove real estate sales down, but a checkmark-type recovery may already be beginning
by Jim Dalrymple II May 5
Zillow economist predicts 'check mark' recovery for housing market
Zillow Chief Economist Svenja Gudell forecasts a small decline in prices with a full rebound by the end of 2021
by Patrick Kearns May 4
SARS and Spanish Flu: What we can learn from pandemics of the past
Zillow Chief Economist Svenja Gudell breaks down how past pandemics, including SARS and the Spanish Flu, have impacted the housing market
by Patrick Kearns Mar 17
6 economists predict what the 2020 housing market has in store
Low supply and high demand will drive the housing market amidst age milestones for millennials and baby boomers
by Marian McPherson Dec 10
California votes to make solar panels mandatory on all new homes by 2020
The move could add as much as $10,000 to home prices
Will 2018 be a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Real estate experts and economists agree sellers will continue to hold the cards
Low inventory will be huge challenge to home sales in 2018
Economists say tight supply remains a thorn for brokers, developers and homeowners as new year approaches
8 experts predict what the 2018 housing market has in store
What will happen to mortgages, inventory, affordability and more
Why it sucks to be a millennial homebuyer (and what agents can do)
Zillow Group report details affordability struggles as real estate demand overwhelms supply
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 27
Why rising prices don’t discourage prospective buyers
Higher pricepoints are increasing the amount buyers need to put down on a home and are lengthening the wait
by Steve Cook Apr 17
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Here's how experts and readers think the rate hike will affect agents and clients
by Amber Taufen Dec 14
Will 2017 be a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Four economists weigh in on what the next year has in store for each group
by Amber Taufen Dec 13
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Where rates are expected to go and how buyers and sellers will react
by Amber Taufen Dec 9