Home Inventory Levels: US Cities With the Most—or Fewest—Homes for Sale
While for-sale inventory is rising slowly but steadily nationwide, many markets remain undersupplied and overpriced on a year-over-year basis
The Biggest Hurdle for Housing Is Seller Hesitation, Experts Say
Elevated borrowing costs are currently affecting both homebuyers and sellers, with buyers hesitant to spend and sellers unwilling to list and sacrifice the lower rates they've locked in on their current homes
Bipartisan House Bill Aims to Incentivize Home Selling
The More Homes on the Market Act seeks to amend the sales gain tax exclusion to bring more homes into the for-sale market
A New Normal? Why Experts Are Calling Today’s Housing Market an ‘Ice Age'
The housing market is going through a deep freeze as elevated interest rates keep sellers on the sidelines and send available housing inventory to new lows
Low Housing Supply Is Leading to Fewer but Faster Home Sales
As the number of new listings falls, homebuyers are either retreating from the for-sale market or going toe-to-toe for available homes
Despite a Lack of New Listings, Home Sellers Still Have the Upper Hand
As a lack of new listings stirs up homebuying competition, the spring 2023 housing market is, by most definitions, a seller's market
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Market Data + Trends
Low Housing Supply Is Leading to Fewer but Faster Home Sales
As the number of new listings falls, homebuyers are either retreating from the for-sale market or going toe-to-toe for available homes
Sales
Despite a Lack of New Listings, Home Sellers Still Have the Upper Hand
As a lack of new listings stirs up homebuying competition, the spring 2023 housing market is, by most definitions, a seller's market
Financing
Controversial ‘Admin Fees’ Are Driving Up Closing Costs
The administrative fees tacked onto closing costs help brokerages cover everything from paperwork to meeting regulatory requirements, but many industry experts say those extra costs are scamming buyers
Affordability
Homebuyers Are Becoming More Active as Affordability Improves
Improvements in housing affordability expectations led to a more engaged buyer pool in the first quarter of 2023
Market Data + Trends
Homebuyers Are Bouncing Back, but Hesitant Sellers Are Leaving Them With Few Options
Homeowners with ultra-low mortgages are opting not to sell, and in the meantime, eager buyers are left with limited options
Sales
Is There a Mortgage Rate Free-Fall Coming?
In addition to the prospect of lower mortgage rates, home prices may also soon be on the wane, creating more opportunities for homebuyers
Remodeling Design
Important Considerations When Renovating a Home for Resale
To remodel or not to remodel? These design tips can translate to faster sales and higher selling prices when it's time to list
Sales
Existing Home Sales Retreated in March
Rising mortgage rates once again slowed the pace of existing home sales in March, but easing inflation could lead to a rebound in buyer activity
Affordability
Competition for Entry-Level Homes Rises Heading Into Spring
While new listings are down for all price tiers, entry-level buyers face a trifecta of higher prices, fewer available homes, and having to offer above list price to get the home they want
Housing Markets
Which Housing Markets Are Seeing the Biggest Inventory Gains?
Active inventory is on the rise in a few popular housing markets, but new listings are declining as spring sellers stay put
