Author Archives: Lillian Dickerson

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

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

Fueled by climbing mortgage rates, existing-home sales rise again

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The median existing-home sales price, meanwhile, soared 13.9 percent year over year in November as inventory plunged 13.3 percent, according to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

RE/MAX in 2022: Modernizing the franchise model, teams and more

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Creating a robust teams structure, filtering out industry noise and innovating the franchise model are all challenges RE/MAX faces in 2022. Continue reading →

Small, outdoor-friendly rental markets thrived in 2021: RentCafe

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As would-be homebuyers opted out of the for-sale market due to harsh market conditions in 2021, renters turned to alternative markets with space and access to nature, a recent year-end study from RentCafe found. Continue reading →

Airbnb has helped house more than 10K Afghan refugees since August

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The program to house Afghan refugees for free or at a reduced cost was announced back in August and has met more than half its goal of housing 20,000 refugees. Continue reading →

The luxury market in 2021: sky-high prices, scandals and acquisitions

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The luxury housing market had a strong year in 2021 as high-net-worth individuals continued to buy and sell homes at a quick pace. The market saw big acquisitions, eye-popping deals and exciting new trends. Continue reading →

Stephanie Anton promoted to president of Corcoran Affiliate Network

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Anton, who joined the company in July 2020 as senior vice president of affiliate marketing and growth, will be moving up into the role of president of the Corcoran Affiliate Network as of Jan. 1, 2022, the brokerage announced on Thursday. Continue reading →

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

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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 ends 2021 strong

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The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index increased for the fourth consecutive month, to 84 in December, marking a high for the year last seen in February. Continue reading →

From NFTs to IPOs: The top real estate investment stories of 2021

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Proptech’s banner year, a couple long-awaited IPOs, surging rent growth and more — here’s all the hot Property Portfolio news that hit the press in 2021. Continue reading →