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Inventory hits a record low in June, according to RE/MAX, which reports that nationwide the supply is now under two months.
Housing starts are up and builders are building again, but is it enough to address pent-up demand for homes as Americans flee to the suburbs?
Those who jumped into the market in the spring were rewarded, and their success could attract more sellers.
While prefabricated homes are six times less expensive than the average site-built home, trends in factory-built housing have always been volatile.
Nearly half of all agents reported that their business was growing in June.
Nearly a third of NAR members told the association they’re prepared for a second wave of the novel coronavirus.
Zillow: Now could be a good time to trade up on luxury homes.
A new report reveals the improvements that homeowners and renters say add the most to the overall price of a home.
While solar panels may be the poster child of green homes, builders and remodelers have some interesting feedback to share about what consumers really want.
“Markets with stronger job creation pre-COVID are proving to have the crucial edge for real estate activity, particularly those with a strong technology sector.” — Javier Vivas, director of economic research for Realtor.com
Although the single-digit decline from the previous month nationally is good news, home sales still lagged May of 2019 by 33.7%.
Bidding wars are beginning to return in Chicago, according to a new report.
Nationwide, home flippers saw a 36.7% return on their investment in the first quarter of 2020.
The survey of 1,500 adults also shows that the inability to tour properties in-person because of COVID-19, was the most common reason (42%) respondents chose not to move.
A new analysis from a local real estate brokerage that focuses its business on rentals uncovers some surprising trends in renting.
“Homeownership has already been delayed for many millennials and the coronavirus could push the timetable even further out for some.” — Danielle Hale, chief economist, realtor.com