1+ week, 1+ day ago   (339+ words) A recent Zelman & Associates analysis suggests that while the nation’s housing supply is nearly in balance with demand, a shortage of affordable units remains. The U.S. doesn't have a severe housing shortage, a new report argues — but the country does…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (515+ words) As HUD rescinds the Obama-era policy interpretation, a state bill with common themes fails in California. Plus, House Republicans introduce a CFPB reform bill. This week in Washington, D.C., HUD has rescinded an Obama-era policy interpretation that the department said has…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (789+ words) In a more balanced market, agents win by replacing speed and broad exposure with precise positioning, hyperlocal knowledge and a proactive transaction strategy. The direction of your business depends on decisions you make every day. Agents Decoded can help you…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (424+ words) Prices of new homes continued to fall in July as consumer demand remained weak, with Census Bureau data showing a 10.5% month-over-month drop in sales. Low demand for new homes persisted last month, making this a difficult time to be a…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (526+ words) It takes about 15 years to save for a down payment and benefit financially from buying vs. renting, up from 11 years in 2019, according to a recent report. While the decision to buy or rent a home depends heavily on a household's…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (726+ words) Older professionals often bring experience that translates directly to a career as an agent, giving them a head start as they learn industry-specific skills. The direction of your business depends on decisions you make every day. Agents Decoded can help…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (365+ words) The antitrust lawsuit claims that the brokerage’s outsized market share in the city and its push to remove listings from portals has caused rents to surge. Two Manhattan renters are suing Compass, alleging that the brokerage's expansion and its strategy…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (608+ words) It’ll take years to fix the housing deficit, and the ROAD act won’t provide immediate help — but people “should still be buying” homes, the KW co-founder said. It's not easy to put a positive spin on the current state of…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (527+ words) Signed contracts were down on a monthly and annual basis in all U.S. regions, while single-family home starts slowed to the lowest level since November 2022. The continuous rise in mortgage rates last month had a predictably chilling effect on real estate…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (287+ words) Modular construction has the potential to “bring greater efficiency, consistency, and predictability” to home building, KW Modular’s community leader said. As modular homes become an increasingly popular solution to housing affordability challenges, Keller Williams has announced that it is offering…...