Amid COVID, Americans relocated to battleground states in droves

As midterm elections approach, Zillow crunched housing data and found that enough Americans relocated to key counties in red and purple states in 2021 to potentially shift political leanings. Continue reading

Headwinds have you considering big changes? Don’t — make these 3 smart moves instead

Instead of making significant changes in your real estate business, broker-owner Gavin Payne recommends making smaller tweaks to navigate a shifting market smartly. 
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Even in a topsy-turvy market, some agents are still drawing tons of bids

Even as home prices and rates hit record highs, it’s still possible to attract multiple offers when a property stands out or it’s priced to sell. “We priced it right — right away,” one agent told Inman. Continue reading

As US economy zigs upward again, real estate sags

Hits to broker commissions and home construction drove a decline in real estate gross domestic product in the third quarter of the year, new data shows. Continue reading

In the short term, home prices will fall. But then what, economists ask

Affordability concerns weigh on nearly every corner of the housing market as the economy tips toward a possible recession, according to a new survey of real estate experts. Continue reading

Prices and rates are sky high! But what if my client NEEDS to move?

Despite mortgage rates near 7 percent and generationally high inflation, thousands of people still need to move in the next year and need help in navigating homebuying in the pricy market. Continue reading

The economic outlook for real estate: Dark days ahead?

Instead of disputing the economic news, searching for a ray of sunshine, or ignoring it, Compass’ Rich Hopen goes beyond the headlines to understand what is going on. Continue reading

Mortgage demand hits lowest level in 25 years as rates keep rising

With a Fed meeting looming next week, rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages have surged well past the 7 percent threshold, a Mortgage Bankers Association survey released Wednesday shows. Continue reading