Buyers’ market now expected by end of 2023, economists predict

From a panel of 107 experts surveyed by Zillow, a majority agreed that rising mortgage rates are driving down competition among buyers, which will eventually result in a buyers’ market. Continue reading

What are the odds of a housing bubble? 114 experts weigh in

More than 100 housing experts surveyed by Zillow generally agreed that housing prices won’t face a big downturn. But a mild recession may be in play later this year or in 2023, they believe. Continue reading

Buyers are still fighting hard, despite costly home payments

The monthly payment on a typical home is 50 percent pricier than it would have been a year ago, yet competition remains fierce. Continue reading

Essential workers sacrifice space and home age to afford their rent: Zillow

Millions of renters throughout the U.S. are often forced to choose smaller and older homes to afford their rent, according to a recent report from Zillow. Continue reading

Fall housing outlook: Cooling prices, tighter inventory, less competition

As the weather cools, so too will competition and housing prices, experts told Inman for its 2021 Fall Housing Market Outlook. Still, agents can expect inventory to remain tight Continue reading

The outdoor amenity that brings the sharpest rise in a home’s sales price

While a treehouse is still most commonly associated with kids’ games in the summer, it can make a home seem much more luxurious — and bump its sales price up by 2.2 percent. Continue reading

America’s hottest neighborhoods: The North End in Boise, Idaho

The North End has hiking trails, coffee shops, a popular co-op and tree-lined streets. Those amenities have helped make it eminently livable and one of the hottest neighborhoods in the U.S. Continue reading