U.S. economic growth has been underwhelming for some time, averaging around 2% these days. In recent months, economic commentators have intensified their search for the underlying reason why the economy can’t kick into higher gear. They’ve landed on th… Continue reading
(This article is an updated version of a 2018 Next Avenue story.) Here are two safe forecasts, the kind you can count on. First, the U.S. economy will sink into a recession. Second, no one knows when the recession will arrive. Taken altogether, these t… Continue reading
Half of the economists and experts surveyed by Zillow believe a recession is coming. But only 12 percent believe it will be due to housing. Continue reading
The National Association of Realtors affordability index dipped for the third straight month in May, meaning the typical family had less estimated income to afford a home at the national median price, according to data released Friday. Continue reading
A market shift that will impact homebuyers well into 2020 is likely on the way, according to realtor.com’s June 2019 trend report. Continue reading
Real estate trends, combined with out-of-date zoning laws and employment patterns are driving people out of their homes. If our economy is doing so well, then why are so many people living on the streets? Is there something wrong with them, or is it ou… Continue reading
Recent years have been a boon for landlords and a recession doesn’t appear imminent, though the multifamily housing market does face some challenges. Continue reading
Barton purchased 703,500 shares of Zillow Group stock between Nov. 16 and 20, 2018, according to Zillow’s SEC filings. The shares have skyrocketed in value. Continue reading
Annual home prices gains are showing a continued decline, according to the monthly Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index released Tuesday. Continue reading
Sales of new, single-family homes dropped 6.9 percent from December to January and were down 4.1 percent year-over-year, according to the Census Bureau. Continue reading