Market shifts, rate hikes and why real estate stocks can’t get a break

As real estate enters what one observer called a “Wile E. Coyote” moment, real estate companies’ share prices continue to struggle amid market uncertainty. Continue reading

NAR chief economist: We may be in for a ‘most unique’ recession

Lawrence Yun predicted this year’s housing market will see declining sales, rising home prices and an American Dream increasingly out of reach Continue reading

Berkshire Hathaway sees real estate income plummet

The operator of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices saw net income from real estate fall 75 percent year over year, according to earnings released at so-called “Woodstock of Capitalism” this weekend. Continue reading

Family, staff and hours: 7 sacrifices agents are making amid tough times

As they consider the uncertain future ahead, here’s what real estate agents are giving up in their professional and personal lives. Continue reading

‘Modest recession’ eyed in 2023, Fannie Mae economists predict

Home sales now expected to decline by 7.4 percent this year and 9.7 percent in 2023, a dramatic adjustment from March, when Fannie Mae forecast a 4.1 percent decrease in home sales this year and 2.7 percent in 2023. Continue reading

The economic downturn won’t end investment in real estate tech

Two venture capitalists said Thursday that there’s still plenty of space for innovation and money to disrupt the real estate industry. Continue reading

US market data suggests a checkmark-shaped real estate recovery

The latest U.S. market data shines a light on what the dip and recovery will look like — a checkmark shape — with an immediate drop, three to four weeks at the bottom and a slow recovery period. Continue reading

Making sense of the headlines: Why is there a housing shortage?

Looking for a little clarity on this week’s news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner discusses the housing shortage and what drives the price for new homes up. Continue reading