Despite recent chatter about whether certain markets are entering housing bubble territory again, potentially risky cities are far from facing a housing bubble.
Read More »Are Some Markets on the Brink of Another Bubble?
When the housing market starts to exhibit characteristics of a potential housing bubble similar to the one experienced in 2007, are some of the nation’s hottest markets at risk?
Read More »Why are Millennials Locked Out of the Housing Market?
Millennials have been cited by many housing analysts as the group that is the key to homeownership growth. What factors are keeping this group from becoming homeowners?
Read More »Cultural and Hip: The Top 10 Trendy, Affordable Housing Markets
There is a new type of housing market emerging in the U.S., that fits the cultural, hipster needs of today's young homeowners. See which markets Realtor.com says are perfect for New Age homebuyers.
Read More »Move Inc. Appoints New Chief Technology Officer for Realtor.com
Move, Inc., operator of Realtor.com, recently appointed Suhail Ansari as Chief Technology Officer, where he will be responsible for overseeing the company's technology strategy.
Read More »HUD Secretary Castro Emphasizes Importance of Millennials to Housing Market
According to Smoke, 32 percent of millennials were homebuyers this year, while 18 percent were sellers. On the one other hand, 40 percent of millennials own a home, while 60 percent rent.
Read More »Existing-Home Sales Expected to Pick Up As Market Shifts to Favor Buyers
The data shows home price declines and increased time on the market has moved the September housing market from a seller's market to a buyer's market. This transition means that it is easier for buyers to purchase a home compared to any other time so far this year.
Read More »Housing and the Economy Have Returned to a Virtuous, Supportive Cycle
Ask the Economist is an ongoing series in which DS News talks with an economist about the most pressing issues facing the nation's housing industry and the economy. This installment features Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist with Realtor.com.
Read More »Increased Inventory and Demand Indicate a Healthier Housing Market
On the other hand, the median number of days on the market, or the inventory, increased to 69 days, down 7 percent year-over-year, but up 5 percent month-over-month.
Read More »June Trends Show Robust Growth in Both Housing Supply and Demand
The increasing number of first-time homebuyers is another factor driving up the demand for housing, according to Realtor.com. Many of those first-time buyers are millennials who have been sidelined by the challenging market conditions.
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