Economics Which states have the highest and lowest credit? Knowing the average credit score in your market is absolutely advantageous to your real estate career. Here's the latest data for the US. Jennifer Nall, Staff WriterNovember 23, 2022
Economics Why it’s about to get more expensive to get a mortgage (FINANCE) Borrowing money is getting more expensive, especially for those looking to get a mortgage. But why? Connor WrennFebruary 5, 2018
Economics How does this soft jobs report impact the housing market? (REAL ESTATE NEWS) When we see a soft jobs report, does that hurt or help the housing market? We talk to two economists about... The American Genius StaffOctober 7, 2016
Economics Mortgage companies hiring time travelers to uncover missing documents? (MORTGAGE NEWS) - Mortgage companies are hiring for an interesting new position that may speak to their role in the economic crash of 2008. Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterJune 29, 2016
Economics Will the Federal Reserve hike interest rates again in 2016? A consensus is forming Interest rates were bumped up at the end of 2015 after years and years of no change - so will 2016 be a year... Gary PicarielloJanuary 12, 2016
Economics Crisis: Half of all renters can’t afford rent (why real estate pros shouldn’t rejoice) Rent is increasing faster than wages, and slowly but surely eclipsing mortgage rates, leaving middle America struggling to make ends meet. The American Genius StaffDecember 14, 2015
Economics Study says black wealth is not protected by homeownership A study on homeownership indicates that as a whole, black families would have fared better in recent years by hiding cash in their mattress. Ellen Vessels, Staff WriterOctober 27, 2015
Economics Economic slowdown in China would be great for the American housing market If the economy in China slows down, home sales could improve here in America. Let's talk about the data behind this assertion. Stephen St. JohnOctober 26, 2015
Economics Home sales surge in September, rebounding from August setback Compared to September 2014, sales are up 8.8 percent, and home sales have improved year-over-year for the past 12 consecutive months, but September is... Tara Steele, Staff WriterOctober 22, 2015
Economics How hedge funds and Wall Street are still profiting from the market crash Hedge funds and other major players that contributed to the housing market crash of the late 2000s are now reaping a profit. Hannah SchillingOctober 22, 2015
Economics New challenge: Homebuilders say they can’t find labor workers Homebuilders are slow to deliver homes, claiming they can't find labor workers - how did this come to be? Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterSeptember 27, 2015
Economics The 20 hottest housing markets (and how buyers benefit from recent stock market volatility) The hottest housing markets are not all in CA or TX, and realtor.com says that seasonal changes and stock market undulations are actually good... Tara Steele, Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2015