Fed cuts interest rate to nearly zero. What does it mean for real estate?

Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale believes mortgage rates could go lower this week, but rates and affordability aren’t the only thing impacting the housing market. Continue reading

Southern markets will reign supreme in 2020: Zillow

Home values in Austin, Atlanta, Charlotte and Nashville are expected to explode as buyers search for affordable housing, according to Zillow’s latest Home Price Expectations Survey. Continue reading

Silver tsunami set to hit housing market over next 2 decades

Baby boomers are set to vacate their currently occupied homes at a much higher rate, according to a new Zillow study released Sunday. Continue reading

Existing-home sales climb for 2nd straight month: NAR

Existing-home sales inched up 2.6 percent year-over-year in August, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Builder confidence hits yearly high in September

The National Association of Home Builders’ monthly measure of market conditions reached its highest point in 2019 and the highest point since October. Continue reading

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