Foreclosure filings hit 15-year low
Despite a plummeting number of filings, starts increased in a third of US metros in 2019
by Patrick Kearns Jan 16
Buying is more affordable than renting in 53% of the U.S.
According to Attom Data Solutions' latest Rental Affordability Report, buying is more affordable than renting for the average wage earner in the majority of U.S. markets, despite home-price growth outpacing wage growth
by Marian McPherson Jan 8
The average American can't afford a home in 7 out of every 10 counties
The average American worker still can't afford to buy a typical home in a large majority of US counties, though the situation is improving
by Teke Wiggin Jan 2
Move over Phoenix, Los Angeles is latest battleground for real estate tech
Years ago it was hard to imagine iBuyers ever making headway in a city with older and more expensive homes. But this year Opendoor, Zillow and others went all in on L.A.
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 13
Road and sunrise
However, bank repossessions jumped slightly in third quarter, according to the latest report from Attom Data Solutions
Where are the vacant homes? Study points to New York and Florida
But the number of vacant and abandoned properties is down overall, according to Attom Data Solutions
Buyers can't afford a median-priced home basically anywhere
Median home prices are out of range for average wage earners in 353 US counties, according to a new study
Investment property with money
Investors are pouring money into vacation homes, multifamily properties, rental technology and everything in between. And that means agents have a golden opportunity
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 18
Old abandoned homes houses
Lenders began the foreclosure process on 30,524 properties in April
What’s the best day of the year to sell a home?
Warmer weather brings high buyer activity and better offers
by Marian McPherson May 2
Melting popsicle softening food dessert candy
Homeowners who sold their home in Q1 2019 experienced an average price gain of $57,500 over purchase — a $2,500 quarter-over-quarter decline
by Marian McPherson Apr 24
Data warehouse
Clients such as real estate portals can now get vast troves of data while bypassing labor-intensive processes
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 8
WATCH: Why it’s not an open data world
What you need to know when it comes to accessing data
by Inman Mar 4