Americans’ preferences for bigger houses are growing

Bigger and more spread-out housing is more popular now than it was two years ago. That preference cuts across political divides and demographic categories based on race, education and age. Continue reading

US home prices continued rapid climb in the second quarter: FHFA

The second quarter of 2021 marked the 40th consecutive quarter of home price increases, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue reading

Home price growth surges to record high

Median home price growth soared 18.6 percent in June from 16.8 percent in May, setting a new record after a series of historic highs, according to the Case-Shiller National Home Price Index. Continue reading

Despite higher inventory levels, market is still ‘remarkably tight’

Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into recent housing data releases and shares why the market is still far from balanced. Continue reading

Millions of homes at risk of flash floods from Tropical Storm Ida

Ida, which hits just as new risk ratings for the National Flood Insurance Program are scheduled to take effect on Oct. 1, could also put uninsured property owners at risk. Continue reading

Florida cities see heightened interest from buyers on the move

Three Florida cities found themselves among the top migration destinations for Redfin website users in July. Continue reading

Pending home sales slump for second-straight month

Pending home sales saw a slight slump in July, dropping 1.8 percent to a Pending Home Sales Index of 110.7, according to the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Fed says it wants to see job numbers before tapering

Powell “stuck to the script in his Jackson Hole speech,” said Pantheon Macroeconomics Chief Economist Ian Shepardson. “Anyone hoping for a steer on the timing of the taper will have been disappointed, but it was never likely.” Continue reading

The biggest things we learned from Keller Williams Mega Camp

Keller Williams’ size and clout mean its strategy will inevitably prompt responses from competitors, and it’s clearly a response to the current industry landscape. Here are our five biggest takeaways from our weeklong Deep Dive on Keller Williams Mega … Continue reading

How to prepare buyers for the brutal seller’s market

A group of Keller Williams panelists argued that it’s all about communication and managing expectations. Tune in for Inman’s Deep Dive on KW all week long. Continue reading