EXp names chief growth officer in bid to streamline growth strategy

The brokerage announced on Friday the promotion of Michael Valdes to chief growth officer, a role in which he will oversee the continued expansion of both eXp Realty and eXp Commercial. Continue reading

When will buyers quit canceling contracts? Not yet, apparently

More buyers have been backing out of deals than at any time since the early weeks of the pandemic. And in July, that share ticked up again, according to a new report from Redfin. Continue reading

New home starts fall sharply: ‘The whole housing sector is in retreat’

The number of new construction projects for single family homes dropped by 10 percent in July, the steepest decline of the year, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Continue reading

The long-awaited recovery in home inventory is gaining steam

The fast-paced cycle of the typical US home sale has begun to slow, paving the way for a recovery of the nation’s depleted home inventory. Continue reading

More than half of homebuilders report cancellation increase in June

In parts of the country, buyers are backing out of contracts for new homes at rates not seen since the shock of the pandemic first set in during March of 2020. Continue reading

The seller’s iron grip loosens as bidding wars ease, price cuts rise

The slowing demand for homes is affecting the balance of power between buyers and sellers, according to two new reports from Redfin. Continue reading

Homebuilders primed for big year of earnings. Here’s the stocks to watch

Anticipating a high demand for homes, a research team at JPMorgan Chase is bullish on several real-estate stocks and investment trusts, according to a new analysis. Continue reading