Real Estate Big Data Are rentals winning the war for millennials? Is a “rentership society” inevitable? Some think rentership will be permanent for a segment of the market, so we look at the endless data behind these claims. Steve CookMay 19, 2016
Real Estate Big Data Redfin blames millennials for the housing shortage We’re all accustomed to blaming millennials for Coachella, job hopping, and safe space demands, but increasingly, they’re being blasted for their role in housing.... Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorMay 16, 2016
Real Estate Big Data NAR conference: Huge emphasis on student debt a “hurdle” for housing Some 42 million Americans have an average of $29,000 in federally backed student loans outstanding. Student debt kind of makes buying a home a... Gary PicarielloMay 16, 2016
NAR Reports What are the primary reasons people are buying and selling their home? [report] The reasons are many but the latest NAR survey shows that the forecast isn’t as gloomy as many would have us believe. Gary PicarielloMay 9, 2016
Real Estate Big Data Veterans and active military home buyers and sellers [stats] For the first time ever, NAR has released a report focused exclusively on the habits of veteran and active military home buyers and sellers,... The American Genius StaffMay 3, 2016
Real Estate Big Data The million missing workers may stifle the real estate industry Blue collar workers are needed more than ever in the housing market but despite an influx of new blood, the industry as a whole... Gary PicarielloMay 2, 2016
Real Estate Big Data Housing starts drop dramatically, yet rise impressively, depending on how you look at it If you look at the data through one lens, this data is horrifying. Through another, promising. Which lens will you use when deciphering this... The American Genius StaffApril 19, 2016
Real Estate Big Data Looks like renters are coming out of the closet Steep house price increases amid modest income gains have increasingly made homes less affordable, especially for first-time homebuyers. Gary PicarielloApril 1, 2016
Real Estate Big Data Most agree it’s a good time to sell, but a huge challenge is disrupting the market Most agree it's a great time to sell, but there's something plaguing sales, so what's the silver lining? The American Genius StaffMarch 31, 2016
NAR Reports Pending home sales (contracts signed) improve “solidly” in latest NAR reporting Pending home sales rise in February, easing fears after a notably low index in January. What will keep national sales improving? Tara Steele, Staff WriterMarch 28, 2016
Real Estate Big Data Senate bans “gag clauses” being used by brands to block negative reviews Brands are putting gag clauses in fine print to disallow customers from ever leaving a negative review of them online (lest they be sued).... Gary PicarielloMarch 16, 2016
NAR Reports Pending home sales “cool down,” per National Association of Realtors Pending home sales don't move much in January, and no spike is expected for 2016. Here's what NAR has to say about both. The American Genius StaffFebruary 29, 2016
Real Estate Big Data Home sales are looking good, but future homebuyer intentions look bad [stats] Home sales are normalizing, but fewer consumers say they intend to buy in the next six months. Why is that, and what does NAR... The American Genius StaffFebruary 23, 2016
Real Estate Big Data America’s most popular relocation destination is Austin (by a landslide) The same issues that are driving Americans out of the US (too expensive, too chaotic, too much crime and just plain too much) are... Gary PicarielloFebruary 19, 2016
Real Estate Big Data Should Realtors® be wary of the future of the housing market? NAR Pres weighs in In an effort to reassure worried Realtors, NAR President, Tom Salomone, addresses the future of real estate. What you can expect and when you... Jennifer Walpole, Sr. Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2016