Economics Market Watchers Say Stocks, Shutdown Stunting Sales Home sales data for December 2018 had a lot of industry economists and experts scratching their heads, and two real estate professionals are...
Affordability These U.S. Cities Are 'Recession-Proof' A new ranking analyzes U.S. cities based on how "recession-proof" they are. The Livability.com study measures employment rate strength over...
Remodeling Projects How Homeowners Are Financing Renovation Projects Homeowners are increasingly using their savings to finance home renovation projects rather than their home's equity, says a new survey by TD...
Economics The New Era of Unconventional Mortgage Loans Lenders are issuing more unconventional mortgage loans that do not require pay stubs or tax forms for income verification. Such lending...
Financing Crowdfunding to 'Feather the Nest' Crowdfunding a down payment to purchase a home has been gaining popularity, with many homebuyer hopefuls asking for assistance instead of...
Sales Easing Conditions Not Enough for These Buyers Despite recent dips in home sales and slower price appreciation, middle-class homebuyers are still feeling priced out of the market. ...
Economics The Labor Market's Missing Middle Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) labor economist David Autor recently explained why cities are no longer beacons of opportunity...
Economics Supply, Demand Up in Denver Rental Market The average rent price decreased in the last two quarters of 2018 in Denver, with record unit absorption, according to the latest survey...
Opinion Seattleite Speaks on Microsoft's Housing Move Microsoft recently made headlines with its announcement of $500 million to fund affordable housing in Seattle, but resident and City Council...
Builders Builders at Risk Despite Market Health Zelman & Associates founder, CEO, and housing analyst Ivy Zelman is bearish on home builder stocks, citing profitability hurdles in the...
