Multifamily sector lone bright spot as permits, starts, completions fall

New residential construction dipped in June, with building permits, housing starts and housing completions ticking down modestly, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday. Continue reading

Does a jump in demand fully explain the pandemic housing market?

A new report from the Fed suggests it was spiking demand, not a lack of homes for sale, that sent prices skyrocketing over the past two years. Continue reading

Discrimination stops 40% of trans buyers from buying dream home

Although the LGBTQ community has experienced several federal victories over the past two years, Realtor.com’s latest survey with the LGBTQ Real Estate Alliance reveals LGBTQ consumers — especially transgender buyers and renters — are still on the outsk… Continue reading

Rise, fall, repeat: The biggest housing surprises of 2022  (so far)

Heading into 2022, forecasters at Realtor.com set expectations for where the home market would go. Halfway in, they’re taking a second look. Continue reading

How to convert leads so you’re eligible for exclusive lead networks

Even seasoned experts have difficulty navigating the viability of leads, whether they’re shared leads or exclusive leads. Industry analyst Chris Heller has some advice on how agents can qualify for an exclusive lead network. Continue reading

The shifting market will slow prices down — but won’t stop them cold

The market is reaching a turning point in which price reductions are more common. But that doesn’t mean homes can’t still appreciate in value. Continue reading

The labor shortage is real. But its impact on real estate will surprise you

The latest jobless numbers show U.S. unemployment is holding steady at a very low 3.6 percent. In real estate, this situation may offer a slight counter trend to rising rates and inflation. Continue reading

‘Stripe for real estate’ debuts today to fund Power Buyer deals

Setpoint is the latest venture from Ben Rubenstein, a former executive of Opcity and Realtor.com. Continue reading