Never underestimate the value of your knowledge about housing

Before learning about the local restaurants and parks, consider becoming an expert on the housing stock in the neighborhood. Commit important numbers to memory, and beat your competition. Continue reading

Next recession will come in 2020 — but it won’t be due to housing

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

Realtor.com predicts market shift impacting buyers is on the way

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

Builder confidence dips slightly but remains solid in June: NAHB

Builder confidence for newly built single-family homes fell two points to 64 in June, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Home Builders. Continue reading

3 signs 2019 is going to be a hot market

Housing starts are down 1.4 percent year-over-year, which has lead to increasing home prices and a reduction in the total number of homes sold. Real estate professionals everywhere are wondering what’s in store for the year ahead. Here’s why 2019 will … Continue reading

Home price growth slowed again in September: Case-Shiller

Home price gains slowed to 5.5 percent in September, year-over-year, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Index. Continue reading