Buying is more affordable than renting in 53% of the U.S.

According to Attom Data Solutions’ latest Rental Affordability Report, buying is more affordable than renting for the average wage earner in the majority of U.S. markets, despite home-price growth outpacing wage growth. Continue reading

Move over Phoenix, Los Angeles is latest battleground for real estate tech

Years ago it was hard to imagine iBuyers ever making headway in a city with older and more expensive homes. But this year Opendoor, Zillow and others went all in on L.A. Continue reading

Foreclosure filings drop to lowest rate in 14 years

Foreclosure rates continue to dip, with the third quarter of 2019 seeing the lowest number of foreclosure filings since the second quarter of 2005, according to Attom Data Solutions’s latest report. Continue reading

Where are the vacant homes? Study points to New York and Florida

New York and Florida are the states with the highest number of vacant homes, according to a new Attom Data Solutions study released Thursday. Continue reading

Buyers can’t afford a median-priced home basically anywhere

Median home prices are out of range for average wage earners in 353 of 480 U.S. counties, according to a new analysis by Attom Data Solutions. Continue reading

The essential guide to investment properties

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