EasyKnock CEO predicts lasting pandemic-induced slump to hit this fall
Many U.S. regions are experiencing a surging real estate market, but Jarred Kessler believes it will be short-lived and the market could start to slow as early as October
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 25
Where are 2020’s hottest ZIP codes?
The hottest ZIP codes in the US this year, according to an analysis by realtor.com, are in less populous, less expensive areas where people can socially distance with ease and not worry about breaking the bank if their jobs become less secure during a time of widespread economic uncertainty
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 18
Amid halt on foreclosures, zombie property rate remains constant
The number of U.S. homes in the process of foreclosure that are currently sitting empty barely changed between the first and second quarters of 2020, due to the coronavirus-induced moratorium on foreclosures
by Lillian Dickerson May 27
Hot market was doused by pandemic, Zillow report shows
A new report shows that what was poised to be 'the most competitive' spring market in years instead ended up with plummeting numbers of new listings
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 10
Colorado Springs ranked hottest housing market in March
The city was ranked the hottest housing market for the second consecutive month by Realtor.com with half of all homes selling in under 28 days
US property taxes increased to $306.4B in 2019
The total property taxes levied on single-family homes last year increased by 1% from 2018, the smallest increase in the past three years
A historic Ohio home on the market for $0 — if you can move it
The 1846 home in Hudson, Ohio, is free of charge to a good owner, but the new owner will be responsible for costs associated with moving it off its current property
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
Vacant zombie foreclosures see modest uptick in Q1
The number of vacant homes in foreclosure increased by about 0.1 percent since Q4 2019, according to a report by Attom Data Solutions
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 26
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
The 5 markets that became investing hotspots in 2019
Markets in the Carolinas, Florida, Texas and Ohio showed the highest return-on-investment for investors in 2019
by Marian McPherson Dec 24
The 10 up-and-coming markets expected to boom by 2025
Healthy job growth, affordable housing and strong home price appreciation will make these metros homebuying hotspots over the next decade
by Marian McPherson Dec 11
Rent-to-own startup Divvy raises $43M in new Series B round
The company will use the cash to add team members and beef up tech as it works to disrupt the rent-to-own sector
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25
NRT's Coldwell Banker launches new home repair program
The new service pairs sellers using NRT's Coldwell Banker agents with consultants and project managers from home repair portal HomeAdvisor
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 18
Ohio Keller Williams team nabs top spots in NAGLREP rankings
Michael Zinicola's EZ Referral Network did 1,081 sides and $208.9M in sales volume in 2018, according to Real Trends
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 19
Tornadoes tear through western Ohio, killing 1 and leveling homes
Severe weather in the Midwest is expected to continue
by Patrick Kearns May 28