Real Estate Big Data How serious are the errors in MLS sales price data? [stats] For the first time ever, the accuracy of sales price data in the MLS has been analyzed, and the study's authors express to us... Steve CookFebruary 18, 2016
NAR Reports The fastest growing housing markets in America The NAR recently released a report detailing the fastest growing housing markets: Are you surprised by any of the locations? Jennifer Walpole, Sr. Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2016
NAR Reports Home prices and home sales are up, meaning buyers must now act quickly to get a good deal Home prices are on the rise, and it looks like the big challenges in 2016 will be affordability and availability. Not a new tune... Tara Steele, Staff WriterFebruary 10, 2016
Real Estate Big Data America’s top 25 most future ready cities The future readiness of a city depends less on geography and more on education and economies locally. Is your town in the top 25... The American Genius StaffJanuary 26, 2016
NAR Reports December: Home sales improve by the largest monthly increase ever recorded Home sales in December skyrocketed, but does that mean a boom for 2016, an reaction to changing regulations, or a standard market undulation? Tara Steele, Staff WriterJanuary 22, 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
NAR Reports NAR releases 2016 forecast: What’s in store for this year? 2015 was a great year for housing, but what will be the wins and challenges in 2016? We learn from the National Association of... Tara Steele, Staff WriterJanuary 12, 2016
NAR Reports How minimum wage increases are impacting housing As minimum wage increases sweep the nation, we ponder what impact this has on housing and the affordability of owning a home. Gary PicarielloJanuary 6, 2016
NAR Reports Why did pending home sales fall in November? Pending home sales slipped for a fourth consecutive month, but why? Some regions saw gains, but as a nation, some economic factors are at... Tara Steele, Staff WriterDecember 30, 2015
NAR Reports Detailed report on the characteristics of homes recently purchased Home buyers prefer single-family detached homes, are avoiding renovations, and move within 14 miles of their last home, according to the 2015 National Association... Jenna SnavelyDecember 25, 2015
Real Estate Big Data What TRID confusion has done to the market TILA RESPA Integrated Documentation (TRID) rules changed this fall had have had a ripple effect, which we examine herein. Gary PicarielloDecember 24, 2015
Real Estate Big Data How many vacant homes are in your zip code? Vacant homes are at an all-time low which is bad news for the housing market. What does your zip code look like, and what... Gary PicarielloDecember 22, 2015
NAR Reports NAR unleashes new economic index, revealing Americans’ attitudes toward homeownership, economy, personal finance outlook Housing affordability is an increasingly threatening issue, but consumers still feel confident about buying and plan to do so. Tara Steele, Staff WriterDecember 17, 2015
Real Estate Big Data Huge state Supreme Court ruling against MERS marks yet another chapter in the robo-signing debacle MERS has won and lost many battles across the states, with yet another state Supreme Court ruling against them. Their role in the mortgage... Ellen Vessels, Staff WriterDecember 16, 2015
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