First rule of housing bubbles? Don’t talk about them, economist warns

Zillow Senior Economist Jeff Tucker is skeptical that a housing bubble is looming, but he worries such talk could hurt future buyers in need of homebuilders to continue producing new inventory. Continue reading

Real estate hiring beats national job gains again in March

Brokerages and other real estate companies added 6,300 new jobs in March, a rate of payroll growth that exceeded that of the United States at large. Continue reading

Women in construction must be tough as nails to get opportunities

Women working in construction today who Inman spoke with said they feel like minorities at work, and that sometimes they have to work a lot harder than individuals of the opposite sex in order to climb the construction corporate ladder. Continue reading

Aspen puts kibosh on short-term rental, new construction permits

Last week, the city council voted unanimously to put a moratorium on all new construction and short-term rental permits in an effort to combat the city’s increasing lack of affordable housing. Continue reading

Builder confidence soars as demand overshadows supply chain issues

Despite shortages of materials, lots and labor, consumer demand beat expectations, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. Continue reading

Cover raises $60M to scale its backyard prefab housing business

The one- or two-unit homes are manufactured off-site and assembled in a property owner’s backyard, without the use of a large crane. Continue reading

5 tips for helping buyers navigate new home construction

Dealing with a new construction is very different from resale, and agents who understand that difference will ultimately win in this market. Here’s what you need to know and how to educate your clients along the way. Continue reading

Eano makes home remodel management smart: Tech Review

The software was inspired by its founder’s own struggle to oversee the building of an accessory dwelling unit. It secured $6 million in seed funding in early 2021. Continue reading

The Evergrande crisis: Everything real estate agents need to know

One of China’s largest property developers is in dire financial straits, and the world is watching. What does it mean for the U.S. housing market, real estate agents and the economy? Continue reading