'It's always still a punch in the gut,' one would-be homebuyer recently said after losing one house after another to higher offers
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 14
As home prices surge and consumers recall the last time the housing market was this hot, it’s no wonder that fears of a housing crash have begun to surface
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 13
Many consumers may not realize it, but they're increasingly competing against institutional investors and contending with soaring building costs
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 13
Agents in the southernmost tip of Texas, home to SpaceX's rocket production facility and launch site, are seeing buyers and investors flock to formerly sleepy towns
'There is no middle class any more,' one industry leader said of working in real estate this year. 'You’re either crushing it or you're struggling'
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 12
A $1B Innovation District, a plethora of amenities and a new city plan have pushed Raleigh's North Hills to the top of buyers' lists.
by Marian McPherson Apr 12
Inventory has been tight for a long time now, but this spring agents across the country are seeing something different — and more difficult
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 12
The annual rise in demand for second homes is nearly quadruple the 34% year-over-year gain for primary homes, according to a new report from Redfin
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 8
Billionaire Rick Caruso plans to roll out a variety of cryptocurrency programs for consumers, including a customer reward option and the ability to pay rent with bitcoin
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
After 7 weeks of consecutive increases in mortgage rates, Freddie Mac's most recent survey shows a decrease, giving borrowers the chance to refinance
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 8
Of those not considering moving, 26% said they were concerned about their ability to find or afford a new home, according to a new survey from Zillow
Fannie Mae’s Home Price Sentiment Index increased by 5.2 points from February to 81.7 in March. Year over year, the index is up 0.9 points
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 7
Zillow's latest report revealed what pushed Americans to move during the pandemic and which markets experienced the largest inflow of new homebuyers
by Marian McPherson Apr 6
Total weekly forbearance requests as a percent of servicing portfolio volume decreased from 0.05% to 0.04%, according to the latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 6
Home prices increased 10.4% in February 2021 from the previous year, and increased 1.2% from January, according to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Index report
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 6
By setting expectations early, agents can put their clients in a better position and educate them on the often frustrating marketplace so they can make quick, sound decisions
by Anthony West Apr 6