Category: Economy

Forget just lobster rolls, Portland, Maine is reeling in a different kind of catch: luxury homebuyers. According to the latest Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Housing Market Ranking, Portland has snagged the top spot for the third quarter in a row, making it …Read more  »

The US housing market continues to defy expectations in 2024. Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reveals a surprising trend: over 90% of metro areas across the country experienced rising home prices in the first quarter, despite persistently high mortgage …Read more  »

The housing market in the United States is witnessing unprecedented shifts, with the median home price soaring to an all-time high of $434,000 in April, according to a recent report by Redfin. Despite the slowdown in the housing market compared …Read more  »

As we look towards 2025, the housing market is expected to undergo a series of transformations influenced by various economic factors. Experts predict a stabilization in home prices after the explosive growth seen in previous years, with a trend towards …Read more  »

The allure of homeownership continues to hold strong, especially for millennial first-time buyers. But unlike the red-hot housing market of recent years, navigating the 2024 housing landscape requires a dose of cautious optimism. Freddie Mac's insights offer a valuable roadmap …Read more  »

Zillow's latest report predicts a potential cooling-off period for the U.S. housing market. Out of 894 markets, roughly 22% (around 200) are expected to see home price declines over the next year (by March 2025). Prices are projected to hold …Read more  »

There's a shift brewing in the U.S. housing market. After a period of relative dormancy, investors are returning to the scene, snapping up homes at a slightly increased pace compared to the first quarter of 2023. This marks the first uptick in investor …Read more  »

The U.S. housing market has been on a rollercoaster ride in recent years. Skyrocketing home prices, bidding wars, and a sense of urgency became commonplace. But with recent signs of a cooldown, whispers of a potential crash have begun to …Read more  »

The Austin housing market, once a beacon of frenzied activity and skyrocketing prices, is now experiencing a notable shift. Prices dip, inventory rises - is it a buyer's market now? From the dizzying highs of the pandemic era to a …Read more  »