Residential construction on the rise amid major inventory shortage

Residential housing starts rose 19.4 percent in March, according to a new report by the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Continue reading

Builder confidence on the up and up

Nationwide builder sentiment rose by one point to 83 in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. Continue reading

Inventory insanity: When will this supply shortage end?

Today’s extremes won’t last forever, but there’s no silver bullet to end the crisis, and it’s likely shortages in some form will drag on for years. Continue reading

Compass, Redfin, and eXp are America’s next top brokerage models: DelPrete

A deeper look at the rapid rise of Compass, eXp Realty and Redfin reveals a trio of insightful growth stories — which may very well shape the future of America’s real estate landscape. Continue reading

The real estate industry added 10,000 jobs in March

The industry saw a healthy increase in jobs in March, following a tougher month of 4,500 job losses. The U.S. as a whole also saw its greatest number of job gains since August. Continue reading

Homes have literally never been more expensive

The median listing price for U.S. homes hit $370,000 in March, according to a new report. That’s higher than it has ever been in the past. Continue reading

5 people to watch at Redfin as the company moves into a new era

Redfin is about to get a new second-in-command, all the while continuing its efforts to be consumers’ preferred one-stop real estate shop. Continue reading

A house in Washington, DC, nabbed 88 offers — 76 of them all-cash

At least 15 of the offers on the suburban fixer upper were made sight unseen. The situation highlights the brutally competitive housing market buyers are facing across the U.S. Continue reading

Beyond the headlines: What to expect with rising mortgage rates

Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into recent housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare. Continue reading