House hunters are creeping back into the market, according to Redfin’s Homebuyer Demand Index, which showed that while the share of potential homebuyers touring homes increased in January, those numbers haven't necessarily translated to more sales.
Read More »Housing Shortage, Affordability Challenges Hindering Buyers
In a new report, experts from the Joint Center for Housing Studies revealed some of the primary factors contributing to nation's housing shortage.
Read More »Increasing Rental Inventory Fuels Rise in Vacancies
While available rental inventory has increased, the overall rental vacancy rate hit nearly 7% in Q3, representing the highest level since 2021. A new Redfin report shows asking rents continuing to linger just below their record high from October.
Read More »Share of Mortgaged Homes Considered Equity-Rich Declined in Q3
According to ATTOM's 2023 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report, while the number of equity-rich homes dropped in Q3, the share of mortgaged homes in the U.S. that were considered seriously underwater did see improvements. Click through to read the latest analysis.
Read More »Cutting the Number of Vacant Homes Could Alleviate Housing Woes
An estimated 9% of housing—or 16 million units—are considered vacant. Click through to find out where these homes are concentrated and the effect it has on the real estate market.
Read More »How Vacancy Impacts Home Sales
According to a recent report, vacant homes stay on the market for longer, and sell for less, than occupied homes. Here's where those price gaps are largest.
Read More »Fannie Mae Promotes Clear Boarding Over Plywood
The progress that clear boarding has made over the last few years when it comes to replacing plywood as the go-to method for securing vacant homes has been steadily picking up steam. Now, that progress appears to have kicked into overdrive.
Read More »