Could a Cooled Down Market be Good News for Buyers

You can feel it in the air! Fall 2022 has arrived, bringing lower temperatures and a cooling down of the real estate market. After the blazing housing market during the pandemic, rising interest rates have cooled down the real estate frenzy. But that’s not necessarily bad news for buyers. As the housing market heated up, many would-be homeowners found themselves unable to purchase due to multiple cash offers pushing winning...

Buying a Starter Home is More Affordable than Renting in Nearly Half of the Biggest U.S. Metros

The U.S. median rental price grew 9.8% year-over-year to $1,607 - 15.5% higher than monthly starter home payments in 24 of the 50 largest U.S. metros SANTA CLARA, Calif., - As rents continue to hit new highs and mortgage rates remain low, buying a starter home now costs less per month than renting a similar-sized unit in 24 of the 50 largest U.S. metros, according to the Realtor.com® Monthly Rental Report released today....

Is Demand for Homes Finally Leveling?

CHICAGO - (July 20, 2021) -- ShowingTime, the residential real estate industry's leading showing management and market stats technology provider, found that showing activity slowed during June compared to prior months, but remained hyperactive during the first few days listings go on the market in cities across the country. According to the ShowingTime Showing Index®, 64 markets still averaged double-digit showings per listing during the month, led again by Seattle and Denver....