NAR Summit: What 2021 Has in Store for the Economy
The association’s virtual Real Estate Forecast Summit, to be held Dec. 10, will feature leading economists’ market predictions for the next year.
Sellers Likely to Keep Market Advantage Next Year
Home prices will continue to rise amid strong buyer competition and low inventory, boosting sellers’ profits, realtor.com® researchers say.
Will Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall This Month?
They’ve have hit new record lows 13 times this year, the latest in November. An NAR economist predicts whether the trend will reverse soon.
50 Small Towns With Big-City Home Prices
Some of the nation’s priciest real estate markets are in areas with a population of less than 50,000, a new study finds.
Why Buying Is Tougher for Millennials Than Their Elders
The Urban Institute estimates that 3.4 million more young people would be owners today if they purchased at the pace their parents once did.
Why Open Houses Still Have a Bright Future
“Open houses are still relevant, regardless of how good videos, VR, and 360-degree photography get,” says one exec.
The Condo Market Is Rebounding
For buyers being squeezed out by rising single-family home prices, condos offer a chance for homeownership in big cities.
Where Rooftop Solar Panels Are Worth the Money
An analysis of the cost-effectiveness of solar panels on new homes in five markets reveals some surprising findings.
FTC Sues CoStar to Block RentPath Acquisition
In its complaint, the Federal Trade Commission alleges the acquisition will eliminate price and quality competition for renters and property managers.
