The decline in starts came as Omicron cases surged across the US and wintry weather hampered builders' progress, according to data Thursday from the US Census Bureau and HUD
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
Compass' revenue jumped 31% in the fourth quarter of 2021 and 73% for the entire year, though expenses related to the company's public debut pushed up losses
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 16
Homebuilders remained optimistic in February, but moderated their expectations amid supply-chain issues and rising mortgage rates, according to data from NAHB released Wednesday
by Daniel Houston Feb 16
The addition of 146 cities, the most in a single year, brought the total number to 481, according to data released Wednesday by Zillow. Another 49 are expected to earn the designation this year
by Ben Verde Feb 16
As rates breach 4% for first time since 2019, requests to refinance are down more than 50% from a year ago
by Matt Carter Feb 16
One of the best ways to succeed in any market is to follow the data. Smart agents crunch the numbers and let the trends inform their marketing strategy
by Bernice Ross Feb 15
Annual rent price gains soared 7.8% in 2021, notching a record-breaking year amid a supercharged market, according to new data released Tuesday by CoreLogic
by Ben Verde Feb 15
Airbnb property investing is quickly becoming the go-to arena for those wanting to dip their toes into a profitable market. Here's how to get in on working with these buyers
by Victoria Kennedy Feb 15
Only 31% of U.S. households can afford to buy a newly built home, down from 40% a year ago
by Daniel Houston Feb 14
Bond market investors, not Fed policymakers, exert the strongest immediate pull on markets that drive mortgage rate trends
by Matt Carter Feb 14
Controversial comedian Dave Chappelle lobbied hard against a housing project and threatened to pull his business interests out of the town if a zoning change was approved
by Ben Verde Feb 11
FHA borrowers can expect to pay even higher rates, but lenders are offering discounts on jumbo mortgages too big for Fannie and Freddie, according to new Optimal Blue Mortgage Market data
by Matt Carter Feb 11
Expedia Group earnings still fall short of pre-pandemic levels, but travelers appear to be growing accustomed to living with the virus, executives said during an earnings call Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Feb 11
Keller Williams, eXp Realty, Opendoor and Zillow all made headlines this week. Test your knowledge of the biggest stories to see if you're up to date on the industry in February
by Inman Feb 11
Zillow's now-shuttering iBuyer business sent revenue soaring, but also significantly amplified losses during the final months of 2021
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10
The prices of shelter, food and electricity rose substantially in January, driving most of the inflation felt throughout the US, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Thursday
by Daniel Houston Feb 10