Real Estate Markets & Economy
As mortgage rates hit new post-pandemic highs on inflation worries, MBA survey finds purchase loan demand down 5% week over week and 30% from a year ago
Weighed down by low inventory and high mortgage rates, existing-home sales fell in July, to 4.07M — or 16.6% lower than a year earlier, according to data from the National Association of Realtors
Opinion
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner looks at the latest numbers and the markets that still offer affordable options
Compass was caught flat-footed last year when the market changed, but it executed a necessary turnaround to sustainability
The pandemic first started opening luxury buyers' eyes to New Hampshire's second-home market opportunities, and now more and more ultra-luxury buyers are catching on
US District Judge Allen Winsor denied a request by plaintiffs to stop the state from enforcing the law because it is based on citizenship, not race, so does not violate the Constitution, fair housing
In opening remarks at Keller Williams' Agent Mega Camp, Gary Keller predicted a 'rolling recession' in 2024. What is it and what does it mean for you and your clients?
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman on Wednesday told MarketWatch that current transaction levels — sustained primarily by people who absolutely need to move — are about as low as they ever get
Real estate companies and related industries faced down the down market by cutting costs to offset declines in revenue
Even after adjusting for seasonal factors, applications for purchase loans fell for the 5th-straight week as mixed inflation data raised doubts Fed will ease, pushing mortgage rates to new high
Residents in Florida and Texas would rather live in states with abortion care and LGBTQ rights, but affordability worries force them to stay in their current states, according to a new Redfin survey
The biggest publicly traded brokerages and tech companies significantly slashed losses in the second quarter, restoring investor confidence, according to an Intel analysis of Q2 earnings data
Among the publicly traded real estate enterprises to release second-quarter earnings reports this month, 2 companies stood out for John Campbell, a managing director at analytics firm Stephens
It's not just regional banks but larger lenders, such as JPMorgan and Bank of America facing uncertainty if interest rates stay higher for longer, analysts at Fitch and Moody's said
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration outlined relief for homeowners as FEMA and the state of Hawaii rushed to provide emergency housing for displaced residents
Keller Williams kicked off its Mega Agent Camp on Tuesday with remarks from Gary Keller, who warned of a 'rolling recession' while predicting agents will survive treacherous economic terrain
Shareholders on Friday overwhelmingly approved a plan to merge mortgage lender Better HoldCo with the Aurora Acquisition Corporation. The deal is expected to close before the end of August
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