Does a jump in demand fully explain the pandemic housing market?

A new report from the Fed suggests it was spiking demand, not a lack of homes for sale, that sent prices skyrocketing over the past two years. Continue reading

The labor shortage is real. But its impact on real estate will surprise you

The latest jobless numbers show U.S. unemployment is holding steady at a very low 3.6 percent. In real estate, this situation may offer a slight counter trend to rising rates and inflation. Continue reading

Next year to be a ‘mixed bag’ for real estate: realtor.com report

Recent inventory shortages may ease somewhat in 2022, but demand will probably still exceed supply and affordability will be challenging. Continue reading

US sees 8th record-breaking month of high-speed sales

Amid the continued shattering of annual sales pace records, inventory also took a slight hit during October, a report from realtor.com released on Wednesday showed. Continue reading

Pending home sales take a hit in September: NAR

Slowed contract signings in September are a likely sign that home price growth will soon come back down to earth, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. Continue reading

Existing-home sales rise for second consecutive month in July

Total existing-home sales in July 2021 rose 2 percent on a seasonally adjusted annual basis from June to a rate of 5.99 million, according to the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Inman Handbook on pending home sales

Pending sales data has its limits, but it’s also one of the best ways to try to predict the near-term future of the real estate market. Continue reading

5 people to watch at realtor.com as the company plots its next move

The News Corp. subsidiary is laser-focused on growing traffic and improving the consumer experience as it maintains its industry ties. Continue reading