Housing Market Continues to Cool and Normalize (May 2019 Market Report)
The for-sale and rental housing markets moved in opposite directions in May -- the former slowing, the latter growing. Both are signs of normalization.
Home Values Dip Month Over Month for First Time in 7 Years (April Market Report)
The median U.S. home value fell 0.1% in April from March, the first monthly decline in seven years and another signal that the housing market continues to pump the brakes after several years of torrid growth.
Home Value Cooling Is More About Changes in Demand Than Supply (March 2019 Market Report)
For the past four months, new for-sale inventory – the number of homes listed in a given month that were not on the market during the previous month – has fallen on an annual basis.
$33.3 Trillion Housing Market Up 49% Since 2012 – A Third of the Gain From California
The Golden State’s value has climbed $3.7 trillion since February 2012, the nation's housing-crash low. No other state has gained more than $1 trillion in that same span.
Uneven Recovery: Many High-Foreclosure ZIP Codes Haven’t Bounced Back
In most major markets, ZIP codes that experienced the fewest foreclosures during the housing bust have recovered significantly more than those with the most foreclosures – a phenomenon that further exacerbates wealth inequality.
Americans Move to Cheaper Areas When Having Children
For many people, the decisions to move and to grow their families are intertwined – and having a newborn tends to mean choosing an area where home values are lower.
Blue County Home Values Crashed Harder, Recovered Stronger
Following the 2016 presidential election, homes in counties that voted for Hillary Clinton and President Donald Trump fared very similarly until earlier this year.
The Real Nightmare on Elm Street: Scary Good Deals
This Halloween, home buyers can find a bargain in many cities by shopping on their local Elm Street… if they dare. Nationwide, the median house on Elm Street is worth about $133,000 or roughly 40 percent less than the median U.S. home.
