Impossibly high home prices are 'feudalizing' California as unaffordable housing markets pose existential threat to middle class, study says – JASON MA, Fortune

There are unaffordable housing markets, and then there are “impossibly unaffordable” markets, four of which are in California, a recent study said. The housing crisis represents an obstacle to upward mobility, and... Read more »
M Brentwood listing to test LA market’s “pent-up demand”

$26M Brentwood listing to test LA market’s “pent-up demand”

Developer Phillip Braunstein and Bond Street Partners’ David Parnes walked through the recently completed property at 1104 Tigertail Road last week. It took a little over five years to get to that... Read more »
Baby boomers are most active in these housing markets

Baby boomers are most active in these housing markets

Baby boomers are a key constituency for the reverse mortgage industry since they are currently the generation with the largest share of the population at or above the age of 62. A... Read more »
Top 10 Labor Markets in the Country

Top 10 Labor Markets in the Country

The landscape of the labor market in the United States has undergone significant changes over the past few years. With the economy rebounding from the pandemic’s impact, certain regions have emerged as... Read more »
China needs a narrative that house prices are going to rise

China needs a narrative that house prices are going to rise

Pictured here is a real estate project under construction in Huai ‘an city, Jiangsu province, China, on April 8, 2024.  Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images BEIJING — China needs... Read more »
Housing Markets That Have Fully Recovered From the Pandemic

Housing Markets That Have Fully Recovered From the Pandemic

The tumultuous wave of the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the housing market landscape, leaving in its wake a trail of unprecedented shifts. From soaring home prices to dwindling inventory levels, the real... Read more »
Midwest housing markets good for first-time homebuyers: Zillow

Midwest housing markets good for first-time homebuyers: Zillow

The number of first-time homebuyers made up 32% of all buyers in 2023, according to a report released by the National Association of Realtors. Millennials comprised 75% of this demographic, with older... Read more »
Renters gain financial edge over homebuyers in key U.S. markets: Realtor.com

Renters gain financial edge over homebuyers in key U.S. markets: Realtor.com

As first-time homebuyers contemplate their housing options, the financial calculus between renting and owning is essential. Against the backdrop of elevated mortgage rates and soaring home prices, discerning the evolving financial dynamics... Read more »

Redfin Next is Coming To Seven New Markets! – Jason Aleem

We’re bringing Redfin Next to seven more markets! Under this compensation plan, Redfin agents in Chicago, Connecticut, Dallas, Miami, New York, Palm Beach, and Washington, D.C. will earn competitive splits as high... Read more »
German house price decline 'not the end of the world' for industry, analyst says

German house price decline 'not the end of the world' for industry, analyst says

Arnaud Girod, head of economics and cross-asset strategy at Kepler Cheuvreux, discusses the outlook for equity markets and the real estate sector. Source link Read more »