What are the odds of a housing bubble? 114 experts weigh in

More than 100 housing experts surveyed by Zillow generally agreed that housing prices won’t face a big downturn. But a mild recession may be in play later this year or in 2023, they believe. Continue reading

Mortgage rates surge to 5% as era of the ultra-cheap loan begins to fade

After hovering near 3 percent for nearly two years, mortgage rates have rebounded faster than expected. But amid uncertainty, economists are divided on whether 5 percent rates are here to stay. Continue reading

US home sales prices hit another all-time high, leaving buyers in the dust

A new report released Wednesday by Redfin painted a bleak picture for homebuyers already fatigued by a tough market. Continue reading

Housing starts faltered in September amid supply constraints

Multifamily housing starts dipped 1.6 percent in September following a month in which the sector delivered surprising gains while single-family housing starts remained steady from the previous month. Continue reading

Investors will lead home sales for foreseeable future: Study

John Burns Real Estate Consulting’s new Resale Housing Market Index report reveals how buyers are struggling to beat investors in a frenzied market. Continue reading

Bubble trouble: How agents are managing client anxiety amid bubble talk

Today’s crazy market conditions are forcing agents to have sometimes-challenging conversations about what a bubble is and what might happen in a correction. Continue reading

Inventory insanity: The secret economic forces fueling the housing shortage

Many consumers may not realize it, but they’re increasingly competing against institutional investors and contending with soaring building costs. Continue reading