A Third of Pandemic-Era Homebuyers Regret Their Purchase

Homebuyer’s remorse is happening more and more—even for those who snagged good deals on their homes. A recent study by Clever found that roughly 40% of homeowners felt regret within their first... Read more »

Price Cuts Are the Best Concession To Motivate First-Time Buyers

First-time homebuyers are gaining confidence in their ability to make the correct decisions in a challenging market. However, one major factor still needs to change before many prospective buyers will take the... Read more »

Homebuyers Gain the Upper Hand as Inventory Surges in These 3 Markets

While surging mortgage rates have diminished buying power for many this fall, the well-prepared and savvy home shoppers can still find attractive opportunities out there—if they know where to look and how... Read more »

Is the ‘Cold Room’ Trend Key to Attracting Gen Z Homebuyers?

Imagine being 21 and strolling off campus in your college town. Depending on your school and its location, you may notice a number of “sleeping porches” or “cold rooms.”  Essentially, these are... Read more »

Homeowners Are Happier Than Renters, but Still Overspending

The homeownership journey has become more difficult than ever, leaving younger generations convinced that financial stability lies in renting. Yet, according to a new survey by Clever, two-thirds of homeowners (68%) report... Read more »

The Costly Pricing Trap Every Smart Homebuyer Can Avoid

For homeowners looking to sell, pricing strategy is one of the most important decisions. Unfortunately, many sellers fall into the trap of “wishful pricing”—listing their homes at inflated, aspirational prices rather than... Read more »

Cash Homebuyers Fade in Most Cities, but Some Are Bucking the Trend

Fewer and fewer homebuyers are throwing cash on the table, but a new generation of tech-minted millionaires is bucking the trend. Cash sales overall are on the decline in the national housing... Read more »

Inside Real Estate Agents’ Most Creative Tactics

As the housing market enters the summer doldrums, with would-be buyers weighed down by rising borrowing costs and distracted by vacation plans, real estate agents are getting increasingly creative to drum up... Read more »
The Strategy Turning Buyers Into Investors

The Strategy Turning Buyers Into Investors

If you’re a real estate investor—or hope to become one—the 21st Century Road to Housing Act could make investment properties more accessible. And you may be able to purchase them through a... Read more »
Price Cuts Creep Back Up as Summer Selling Season Stalls

Price Cuts Creep Back Up as Summer Selling Season Stalls

After a strong spring and promising early summer, July saw homebuying stagnate as a result of rising borrowing costs, forcing sellers to slash prices to revive demand. The share of listings with... Read more »