The 1 metric you need to scrutinize, according to a real estate economist

Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather reveals to Intel the top data point signaling a coming rebound and shares why inflation and mortgage rates will continue to lead the market this spring. Continue reading

Chinese real estate crash sparks mortgage boycotts

In China, most recent buyers of new apartments took out mortgages before their buildings were finished. Now many are threatening to not pay. Continue reading

China considers something new — mandating a national property tax

The nation remains one of the few world powers without widespread taxes on real estate values. But that could soon change. Continue reading

The Evergrande crisis: Everything real estate agents need to know

One of China’s largest property developers is in dire financial straits, and the world is watching. What does it mean for the U.S. housing market, real estate agents and the economy? Continue reading

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance teams up with Asian Real Estate Association of America

Just as the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance passed its one-year birthday, it announced Wednesday that it struck up a new partnership with the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). The partnership was formalized in a memorandum of understanding … Continue reading

Airbnb now has more listings than before the pandemic

Small towns, rural areas and resort-oriented communities have proven to be the most resilient markets for short-term rental supply during the COVID-driven tumult of the last year. Continue reading

The post-coronavirus office: more air purifiers, less open floor plans

In the past few weeks, demand for air purification systems has jumped in an effort to provide safer work environments for employees. A shift away from open-concept offices may not be far behind. Continue reading

As coronavirus restrictions lift, China’s real estate sales bounce back

A new report found that the number of sales across China’s 30 largest cities reached 5,976 on March 31 — an enormous increase from a low of 22 on Feb. 8, when the country was at the height of the pandemic, and slightly higher than December’s pre-pandem… Continue reading

Foreign real estate ‘ground to a halt’ amid virus outbreak: DelPrete

Analyst Mike DelPrete said in the latest episode of the Daily Dispatch podcast that the data indicates “there’s going to be a very dramatic drop off in real estate volumes.” Continue reading

Survival of the fittest: What will it take for businesses to outlast this pandemic?

International and historical data shows that as the pandemic spreads and more stringent lockdown measures are put in place, the volume of real estate transactions will drop significantly — up to 90 percent. Although the drop is temporary, only the most… Continue reading