Tag Archives: Markets & Economy

Existing-home sales bounce back, post gains in all regions

By Patrick Kearns | June 21, 2019 - 2:10 pm |June 21, 2019 Uncategorized

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Existing home sales enjoyed a 2.5 percent month-over-month bump from April to May, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Google’s big Bay Area housing investment won’t be enough

By Jim Dalrymple II | June 20, 2019 - 1:20 pm |June 20, 2019 Uncategorized

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Economists praised the tech giant’s plan to spend $1 billion on Bay Area housing, but expressed skepticism that the efforts will solve the region’s housing crisis. Continue reading →

Rent, don’t buy, in these 3 states

By Veronika Bondarenko | June 19, 2019 - 1:26 pm |June 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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Across 40 U.S. states, monthly rent grew at a slower rate than housing prices, according to an Apartment Guide report released Tuesday. Continue reading →

Housing starts and completions dip in May

By Patrick Kearns | June 18, 2019 - 1:20 pm |June 18, 2019 Uncategorized

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Privately-owned housing starts dropped 0.9 percent month-over-month and 4.7 percent year-over-year in June, according to new Census data. Continue reading →

The essential guide to investment properties

By Jim Dalrymple II | June 18, 2019 - 9:00 am |June 18, 2019 Uncategorized

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It’s a huge industry, and one that represents an opportunity for agents. But it’s also a field with quirks, culture, sub-categories and methodologies. Continue reading →

Builder confidence dips slightly but remains solid in June: NAHB

By Patrick Kearns | June 17, 2019 - 2:10 pm |June 17, 2019 Uncategorized

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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 →

‘Barndominiums’ are the next big thing in real estate right now

By Veronika Bondarenko | June 13, 2019 - 3:57 pm |June 13, 2019 Uncategorized

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Once widely confined to Texas, ‘Barndominiums’ are now having a star moment outside of the Lone Star State. Continue reading →

Realtor.com opening new Opcity tech hub in downtown Austin

By Veronika Bondarenko | June 13, 2019 - 3:06 pm |June 13, 2019 Uncategorized

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Opcity, the real-estate lead generation platform owned by News Corp. subsidiary and Realtor.com operator Move Inc, will soon have a second office in Austin. Continue reading →

Parents have more trouble finding the right home: Zillow

By Veronika Bondarenko | June 12, 2019 - 3:33 pm |June 12, 2019 Uncategorized

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Parents who shop for a home are more likely to go over budget, put down a smaller down payment and end up with a longer commute than those who don’t have kids, according to a new Zillow study. Continue reading →

Want a wedding and a home in 1 year? Then move to this city

By Veronika Bondarenko | June 12, 2019 - 12:33 pm |June 12, 2019 Uncategorized

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People who live in these three cities can have a wedding and make a down payment on a home all in one year, according to a new Redfin report. Continue reading →