Virginia lawmaker latest to take aim at single-family zoning

The bill, which would cover the entire state, doesn’t prohibit the construction of single-family homes, but would allow for more middle-housing such as cottages and duplexes. Continue reading

6 economists predict what the 2020 housing market has in store

2020’s housing market will be strikingly similar to 2019 as low mortgage rates bolster buyer demand amidst a persistent inventory shortage. Continue reading

November inventory nosedives as demand outpaces supply

Inventory levels declined 9.5 percent year-over-year in November as low mortgage rates push more buyers to the market. Continue reading

10 things agents can be grateful for in 2019

It’s been a long, strange year, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have ample reasons to give thanks. Here are a few thing all agents can be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Continue reading

Stagnant homeowners are creating an inventory catch-22

A new study by Redfin revealed the average homeowner in 2019 has lived in their home for 13 years, a five-year increase from 2009. Continue reading

Mid-market inventory shortage is ‘canary in the coal mine’

A new realtor.com housing trends study released Tuesday reveals another seismic inventory shortage may be on the way. Continue reading

Want to make your mark in luxury? Conquer these essentials

How do you become the go-to agent in the competitive world of luxury real estate? Here are the six assets every luxury agent must master. Continue reading

Is your hot seller’s market over? How to recognize a slowdown and pivot

Do you have a strategy to thrive in a market slowdown? Agents who survive down markets do so by having a balance between aggressively priced listings and motivated buyers. Here’s how to make sure you always strike that balance, regardless of market.
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Inventory plummets, prices jump near Amazon’s HQ2 in Virginia

In the wake of Amazon’s HQ2 announcement, agents say that some sellers in Virginia are waiting to list their properties, while buyers at the lower end of the spectrum are having trouble competing for homes. Continue reading