Bad jobs report could hold silver lining for housing

The Fed now has justification to keep a tight lid on interest rates. But some fear that if employers are forced to raise wages too quickly, that could spark inflationary pressures and spook bond investors. Continue reading

Bubble trouble: 4 stats that’ll give you hope (and 4 that won’t)

There are signs of trouble, but vaccinations are up, spending on home construction is up, and overall, there’s reason to believe the market will improve. Continue reading

Existing-home sales continue downward trend in March: NAR

Following a slow February, existing home sales fell 3.7 percent in March, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Existing-home sales slammed with first major drop in March: NAR

Existing-home sales fell 8.5 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.27 million units, according to NAR. Continue reading

NAR: Buyers going under contract without seeing homes in person

25 percent of surveyed Realtors said at least one buyer client had signed a deal without physically visiting the property. Continue reading

Millennial homebuyers are a lot like their grandparents

A new report shows that both younger millennials and members of the silent generation are prioritizing proximity to family and friends when they look for homes. Continue reading