Real Estate Markets
How Lower Borrowing Costs Could Reignite Home Sales
After nearly two years of elevated borrowing costs, a small shift in the U.S. mortgage market is offering homebuyers a bit of relief. The average...
Rising Home Inventory Opens New Opportunities for Buyers and Sellers
Existing home sales in the U.S. climbed 1.5% in September, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million units, the highest level seen since...
Legal Scrutiny Grows for Zillow and Redfin’s Online Rental Platforms
Multiple states have alleged that Zillow (NASDAQ: ZG) and Redfin violated antitrust laws concerning their online rental practices. These claims focus on whether the companies...
America’s Housing Market Reaches a New Peak of $55 Trillion in Value
The overall value of the U.S. housing market has surged substantially over the last five years, now standing at a record $55 trillion. This reflects...
The Changing Landscape of the Fix-and-Flip Market in 2025
Higher interest rates and a shrinking labor pool are squeezing the fix-and-flip housing market, pulling activity down slightly in the second quarter of 2025 compared...
Mortgage Rates Sink to 10-Month Low Sparking Hopes for More Homebuyers
Mortgage rates in the United States just hit their lowest level in nearly a year, opening the door a little wider for prospective homebuyers who...
Mortgage Rates Edge Down as Homeowners Seek Savings and Flexibility
In a market that’s always hunting for small wins, American homeowners just got one in the form of slightly lower mortgage rates. The average interest...
How Housing Challenges Could Hold Back the U.S. Economy This Year
Housing is having a tough year, and if you trust the analysts at Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), and many on Wall Street do, it’s going...
U.S. Home Buyers Hold Back in June as Mortgage Rates Stay High
Contracts to buy previously owned homes in the United States slipped more than economists expected in June, a clear sign that buyers remain sensitive to...
Record Home Prices and Growing Supply Make for a Tense Summer in the U.S. Housing Market
Anyone paying even a little attention to the real estate market this summer has noticed things are getting complicated. After another busy spring, the housing...
