The U.S. real estate market currently is experiencing the worst inventory deficiency in 20 years, and new data from the realtor.com Housing Shortage Study suggests two primary reasons: A) Boomers unwillingness to sell, and B) a large number of people who believe their current home fits their ... » Learn More about The key reason why the tight supply? Put the blame on the boomers
2017 Housing forecast
Are builders gravitating to small sized homes?
Level of competition is heating up among millennial's and baby boomers for smaller,more economical homes, but builders have actually been slow to satisfy demand. That could be showing signs of changing. Home sizes are starting to decrease, which might also assist in prices edge down, ... » Learn More about Are builders gravitating to small sized homes?
Florida is home to 43% of leading metros for second-home deals
ATTOM Data Solutions analyzed the U.S. cities where more than one in each and every 12 buyers is searching for a second-home, and it ranked them based on air quality, comfortable summer temperatures, low crime, appreciating home values and reasonable home prices. Among the top 100 U.S. cities ... » Learn More about Florida is home to 43% of leading metros for second-home deals
First Half of 2017 Finishes with Record Sales, Prices
July RE/MAX National Housing Report on MLS Data from 53 Metro Areas. Halfway through 2017, the U.S. housing market is on pace for yet another record year as four of the last half a year have topped same month sales from 2016, as reported by the July 2017 RE/MAX National Housing Report. June home ... » Learn More about First Half of 2017 Finishes with Record Sales, Prices
Additional spec homes on the way for entry-level prospective buyers
In the 10 years ever since the housing crash, builders have waited to start construction until they had a signed contract in hand. But spec homes - pre-constructed property that they can sell immediately - may be returning, particularly in the entry-level market. Additional spec homes on the ... » Learn More about Additional spec homes on the way for entry-level prospective buyers