Home prices have continued their upward trend in Q4 2024, with 89 percent of U.S. metro areas seeing an increase in single-family existing-home prices, according to data released Thursday by NAR. Continue reading
Six years after opening an office in Austin, Realtor.com is making the space its new headquarters. The company said it has more than 400 employees in Texas and now plans to add “hundreds more.” Continue reading
Broker and former U.S. Senate legislative correspondent Cara Ameer offers issue-by-issue analysis of the confirmation hearing for Scott Turner, newly confirmed as HUD Secretary. Continue reading
Cheap rates on existing loans are holding well-off homeowners in place. But others insist they’re unable to buy at today’s high prices — whether rates come down or not, Intel survey data suggests. Continue reading
Elevated rates chill the prospects of a 2025 sales rebound from the lowest level in 30 years, as many would-be homebuyers and sellers would stay on the sidelines. Continue reading
Rising home prices and elevated mortgage rates are keeping would-be homesellers out of the market, according to Redfin’s latest consumer insights. Redfin partnered with Ipsos to survey 1,802 U.S. adults about their housing choices. Continue reading
Prices hit record highs in 2024, making affordability just as big a problem as it was on the eve of the 2007 housing bust. But this time, prices in most markets are expected to decelerate, not fall. Continue reading
Some renters think a crash would help them buy a home. But a surprising number of homeowners also think a major downturn would be a good thing, LendingTree survey finds. Continue reading
The price of mobile homes has surged by approximately 58 percent between 2018 and 2023, outpacing the 37.66 percent growth in traditional single-family home prices. Continue reading
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. residents earning less than $50,000 annually are struggling to keep up with monthly rent or mortgage payments, causing many to make dramatic sacrifices to stay afloat. Continue reading