Real Estate Markets & Economy
More optimistic outlook of where mortgage rates are headed over the next 12 months drives the largest increase in Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index in more than 2 years
A debt default by the US government is unlikely, but if it were to transpire, the cost of a mortgage could increase by 22%, pushing rates to a peak above 8% in September, according to Zillow
Redfin, Opendoor and Compass have all seen their share prices rally in recent days — suggesting that after years of the cold shoulder investors are warming to the sector
The real estate market is constantly evolving, and as we look ahead to the coming years, the Hispanic population is poised to play a major role in the industry
The key to successful marketing lies in striking the right balance between cutting costs and investing in growth
The all items index increased 4.9% for the 12 months ending April, the smallest 12-month increase since the period ending April 2021, according to the Consumer Price Index Summary
Homebuyer applications for purchase mortgages rose 5% last week, but a strong jobs report and ongoing bank instability are pushing mortgage rates back up
A 'drought' of new listings is driving up prices, reversing the sluggishness of late 2022, and forcing buyers to compete fiercely for homes, according to a new analysis from Zillow
Are homebuyers asking for concessions? Are bidding wars ubiquitous in your market? Answer a few simple questions to determine if your area favors homebuyers or sellers this spring
Despite economic turmoil, investors large and small are still a force to be reckoned with in the housing market. Intel broke down the cities they've soured on — and the ones they just can't quit
Agents should be prepared to answer their buyer's mortgage questions, including types of mortgages, lender guidelines, preapproval vs. prequalification and the closing process in the area
Overspending is a challenge that almost every real estate agent has to face. However, with the right strategies in place, you can rein in your spending and significantly grow your profits
The company previously thought subscriber numbers would be flat in Q1, but ultimately they ended up jumping 37% year over year, according to a quarterly earnings call Tuesday
At the Realtors Legislative Meetings' Residential Economic Issues and Trends Forum, Lawrence Yun predicted total home sales would bottom out this year before ticking up in 2024
The brokerage brought in a total of $957M in revenue and lost $150M. The results are something of a repeat from Q4 2022
For now, a seasonal surge in home activity has arrested falling prices in most US markets, according to Q1 metro home price data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors
The coworking behemoth posted a net loss of $299M in the first quarter, a $205M improvement from a year earlier, according to Q1 earnings data released Tuesday morning
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