This is the ‘fastest-slowing’ housing market in the US, new data shows

The slowdown in housing has been swiftest on the West Coast, where prices in some markets have already fallen by 2 percent since July, according to a new analysis on Wednesday by Redfin. Continue reading

Inman’s ultimate guide to navigating the topsy-turvy fall housing market

Buyers and sellers face a new reality where bidding wars will be rare, days on market lengthen and markets go from boom to bust (and bust to boom). But don’t fear — Inman has you covered. Continue reading

Sellers’ strike? New listings fell in August as active listings increased

Inventory rose due to a steep drop in homebuyer demand and homes that are spending more time on market while sellers pulled back on listing new properties, according to Realtor.com data. Continue reading

‘Shrinkflation’ looms as incredible shrinking home hits luxury markets

The size of the typical $1 million home plunged to 2,350 square feet in early 2022 after peaking at 3,021 square feet in mid-2020, according to new data released Tuesday from Zillow. Continue reading

Home sales projected to fall 16.2%, Fannie Mae says in new forecast

In projections released Monday, economists expect 5.78 million homes to change hands this year, representing a 16.2 percent decline from a year ago — a steeper drop than the 15.6 percent pullback forecast in July. Continue reading

Following 6-month slowdown, the home-sale boom may finally be over

Home sales were down 19 percent year over year in July, a sign the pandemic-era boom in housing demand may be in the rearview mirror, according to new data released Monday by Redfin. Continue reading

NAR chief economist: Don’t expect big changes in mortgage rates

Speaking at NAR’s Real Estate Forecast Summit on Wednesday, Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said “inventory is turning” and the housing market is heading back toward a pre-COVID normal. Continue reading

Home price growth reached point of sustained slowdown in May

Mortgage rates began to take a toll on price growth as early as this spring. But prices remained more resilient than other market indicators, according to the S&P Corelogic Case-Shiller Index. Continue reading

Half of Redfin home offers now face no competing bids, new report says

In the month of June, just under 50 percent of home offers written by its agents faced competition on a seasonally-adjusted basis, the lowest rate in over two years, the brokerage reported. Continue reading

The secret to generating 33,000 listing video views for only $200

Of course, you’ll feature that listing on the MLS, but how do you take your marketing to the next level with YouTube? Jimmy Burgess and Andrew Undem walk you through the process of creating targeted ads to get your latest listing more exposure. Continue reading