Real Estate News & Insights
Report: Renting a Starter Home is Cheaper Than Buying in the 50 Largest Metro Areas
The national median asking rent for 0-2 bedroom properties across the 50 largest metros was $1,695 in July, down $24 or 1.4% from one year before. Continue Reading Report: Renting a Starter Home is Cheaper Than Buying in the 50 Largest Metro Areas
Redfin Listings Now Include Local Childcare Information
The Winnie data is now available on Redfin’s desktop and mobile websites and will be available in the Redfin app in September. Continue Reading Redfin Listings Now Include Local Childcare Information
North Carolina Gov. Stein Signs Executive Order to Address Housing Affordability
Executive Order No. 36 calls for interagency collaboration to address issues impacting housing supply, affordability, and access. Continue Reading North Carolina Gov. Stein Signs Executive Order to Address Housing Affordability
CertifID Debuts Platform to Support Entire Closing Transaction
“We are making sure that protection is woven into every step of the closing,” said Tyler Adams, CEO of CertifID. Continue Reading CertifID Debuts Platform to Support Entire Closing Transaction
Martha Stewart Launches Hint, an AI-Powered Home Management Platform
Hint is launching with a $10 million seed round led by Slow Ventures. Continue Reading Martha Stewart Launches Hint, an AI-Powered Home Management Platform
Guest Opinion: Using AI to Qualify the Non-Traditional Buyers
While the buyer has evolved, the process used to evaluate them has not. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: Using AI to Qualify the Non-Traditional Buyers
Pending Home Sales Rise in April
Pending home sales in April were up by 1.4% from March and up by 3.2% from one year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Month-over-month pending home sales rose in the Northeast, Midwest and West, and declined in the South. Year-over-year...
California Median Home Price Sets New Record
Overall sales remained below the 300,000 mark for the 43rd consecutive month. Continue Reading California Median Home Price Sets New Record
The Agency Opens Third Location in Nevada
“Incline Village is one of those markets that earns its reputation every single day,” said Mauricio Umansky, CEO and founder of The Agency. Continue Reading The Agency Opens Third Location in Nevada
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Wall Street Journal’s Strange Coverage of the Home Building Industry
The recent articles seek to criticize an entire industry based on isolated incidents with four companies. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Wall Street Journal’s Strange Coverage of the Home Building Industry
Study: Only 4.5% of Gen Zers are Homeowners
At the metro level, the widest Gen Z-to-boomer divides cluster in waterfront retiree hubs. Continue Reading Study: Only 4.5% of Gen Zers are Homeowners
Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low
“Down payments are falling as the housing market slowly tilts toward buyers,” said Hannah Jones, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low












