Housing demand is starting to cool off, due largely to low inventory and rising prices. The Oakland, California, market was hit particularly hard in terms of demand for March. Demand hit a record high in January.
Read More »January Housing Demand Hits 4-year Peak
Housing demand in January hit its highest point in four years. According to the latest Redfin Housing Demand Index report, January demand increased 6.5 percent compared to December, hitting an adjusted level of 130.
Read More »Home Sales Pick up Speed
Home prices, sales, and speed-of-sale saw a big jump throughout the country while inventory continued to drop.
Read More »Luxury Homes Outpaced By Rest of Market
While the rest of the housing market showed substantial gains in average sale prices, the top 5 percent of the market slowed to a crawl.
Read More »Are Inner City Home Prices Really Falling?
The concept of the inner city has changed radically since the 1970s when central districts were synonymous with crime and poverty, according to one analysis.
Read More »Is Tight Supply Squeezing Demand?
Low inventory does not seem to be adversely affecting sales. Is it affecting demand?
Read More »How Can the Next President Make Housing Great Again?
One economist recommends four steps the next president can take in order to “make the housing market great again.”
Read More »Competitive Housing Market Presents Challenges
The housing market has become increasingly competitive for both buyers and sellers as home prices have steadily increased.
Read More »Housing Demand Reverses After Five Months of Gains
After five months on the climb, and while housing scarcity inflates, demand for housing fell off in May.
Read More »Housing Hits High Gear in May
The U.S. housing market accelerated to its fastest pace on record in May, as the typical home went under contract a full week faster than a year earlier.
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