Spurred by builder confidence, housing starts rally in September
Privately owned housing starts rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.41M, up 1.9% from an August estimate, according to data released Tuesday by the US Census Bureau
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 20
Mortgage rates, still historically low, begin ticking upward
Low rates have helped fuel an extraordinarily active summer for real estate. Although they remain historically low, a gradual trend upward could be less than stellar news for consumers
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 20
Bidding wars get brutal as buyers chase dwindling supply
Buyers in some markets are offering hundreds of thousands of dollars over asking prices — and still losing bidding wars. 'Normally there's 13, maybe up to 20 offers. But 39 is bonkers.'
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 14
July unemployment report shows a long road to recovery
Despite improvements in unemployment and payroll, the July unemployment report shows the US is still far from its pre-pandemic economic strength
by Marian McPherson Aug 7
Earnings offer hope, but 'normalcy' is still distant
The pandemic may continue to wreak havoc for some time, but a strong quarter of earnings offers support to the idea that there's light at the end of the tunnel
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
Millennials and Gen Zers face off in battle for housing
As the oldest Gen Zers enter the housing market, they’re competing with millennials for affordably priced starter homes
by Marian McPherson Jan 22
The Essential Guide to 2020, 2025, 2030 and beyond
Shrinking agent ranks, smaller commissions and more predictions for years and years to come
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 6
November inventory nosedives as demand outpaces supply
Inventory levels declined 9.5% year-over-year in November as low mortgage rates push more buyers to the market
by Marian McPherson Dec 9
This is the best week of the year to buy a home
A new study from realtor.com declares the week of Sept. 22 the 'Black Friday' of homeshopping
by Patrick Kearns Sep 23
A man laying brick using mortar
Nationwide housing inventory fell 1.8% in August, according to the latest realtor.com report
Homebuyers are bracing for a recession: Study
A new survey from realtor.com found that 36% of homebuyers now expect a recession in 2020
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 28