Current Market Data

Zombie property rate down — for now at least

Areas hit hard by the pandemic could see a wave of zombie properties once the federal ban on foreclosures expires.

Pending home sales slide slightly in September

Still all four regions see year-over-year increases in contract activity.

More than 40% of Americans hesitant to move to areas where they’d be in the political minority

Another 16% of U.S. residents would consider leaving the country if their candidate loses, up from 9% in 2016.

Mortgage fraud drops dramatically in Q2

A new report from CoreLogic shows that record-low interest rates and a spike in lower-risk refinance originations have driven the trend.

Expect fall price gains, but 2021 could see a cooling market

The new S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index reveals record-breaking August for home sales, up 21% over the 2006 pre-Great Recession high.

‘Affluent trailblazers’ seek luxury homes in nontraditional markets

A new report from Coldwell Banker Global Luxury captures the changing demographics and preferences of luxury buyers.

Q3 home sales profit margin jumps 37.5%

“It’s almost as if the housing market and the overall economy are operating in different worlds.” — Todd Teta, chief product officer at ATTOM Data Solutions

Existing-home sales ‘through the roof’ in September

Home sales soared 20.9% year over year to 6.5 million in September, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Housing starts surge in September as builders push to meet demand

National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun called September’s rise in housing starts “welcome news.”

Half of Houston homes on the market face bidding wars

“The slight decline in bidding wars (nationally) is largely a reflection of a seasonal cooldown, which typically starts in the late summer but was delayed by a few months this year,” said Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather.

Rents are on the rise again

A new report from CoreLogic shows U.S. single-family rent price growth is moving toward stabilization.

True colors: A room-by-room color guide

Most Realtors know a fresh coat of new paint can transform a space, but do they know which colors will attract buyers? A new study has the answer.

First American: Homesellers playing ‘musical chairs’

Homesellers continued to sell homes to each other in September, making the market resemble a game of ‘housing musical chairs,’ according to First American chief economist Mark Fleming.

Houston home prices up 7.7% from last year

“If sky-high prices continue to lure more sellers into the market, it could prompt the inventory rebound we’ve been waiting for — which would be welcome news for frustrated buyers.” — Javier Vivas, director of economic research for realtor.com

Houston home sales see September surge

Inventory shrinks to its lowest level in nearly six years.

Is the flight to the suburbs a myth?

“Increasing house price appreciation in suburban zip codes points to higher demand relative to supply in the suburbs but does not necessarily indicate what’s fueling the demand,” the study notes.