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

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

RE/MAX exec on shifting market: ‘Have a savings account’

Chief Customer Officer Nick Bailey also warned agents that there are no “get rich quick schemes” in real estate at the company’s R4 event. Continue reading

BoxBrownie to cut prices amid COVID-fueled surge in business

The company said that interest in its virtual staging services has surged during the lockdown mandates of the past year. Continue reading

Frontline workers are at greatest risk of housing shortage

A new study from the Urban Land Institute shows that middle-income households of frontline workers are being impacted most significantly by exacerbated housing shortages as a result of the pandemic. Continue reading

A sea change is coming to home financing

A slew of newer companies are trying to reinvent how home purchases are financed. That doesn’t mean the 30-year mortgage is disappearing, but it does hint at more choices for consumers of the future. Continue reading

Tom Cruise lists his adventure-primed Telluride estate for $39.5M

The secluded estate sits on 320 acres of land and is surrounded by a forest of aspens. Continue reading

February sees record new bookings for short-term rentals: AirDNA

While short-term rental stays that took place during February were at a record low, new bookings made during the month hit a high, according to short-term rental analytics company AirDNA. Continue reading

Will COVID-19 compel developers to pandemic-proof residential buildings?

Socially distant amenities, more outdoor spaces and ultra-clean lobbies are a few design strategies that might become more prominent post-pandemic. Continue reading