When looking to buy a home, taking the long view is important before making such a huge investment - where are the best places to make that commitment?
With aging housing in America, are first-time buyers better off buying new or existing homes? The average age of a home is rising, as is the price of new housing, so a shift could be upon us.
The last year has been one of dramatic and rapid change in the real estate tech sector, but Realtors are vulnerable, and we're worried.
(Editorial) Housing stats are fascinating to many, whether in the market or practicing, or just as a hobby, but most stats are bunk. Here's why and how to spot legitimate data.
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/aspiring-housing-nerd-home-buying-stats-garbage/
(Housing News) If you own a home or are thinking of buying, you should know the factors that give you an advantage with your timing - let's ask one of housing's top economists what you should do...
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/2015-year-buy-sell-home/
(Housing) NAR's Board of Directors meeting has just ended, and four policy recommendations were approved, including a new Code of Excellence and a path toward standards for Realtor ratings.
(Housing) Realtors are tasked with being up to date on endless information, and attending the annual REALTORS Conference and Expo is a fast way for them to catch up.
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/2014-realtors-conference-expo-hot-topics/
(Housing News) The National Association of Realtors has issued a major annual report outlining who is in the market, how they're buying or selling, and what equity they're walking away with.
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/housing-market-update-buying-selling-2014/
(Housing News) If you've been avoiding doing your yard work, this story may have you reconsidering.
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/mom-faces-jail-time-overgrown-yard/
What’s going on in real estate? Over on Realuoso.com, there is a lot going on, and if you’re not subscribed to the Realuoso RSS Feed, you should be – you’ll get an exclusive insight into...
(Housing Industry) The National Association of Realtors has wrapped up their long process to win rights over their second top-level domain, .realestate, so who gets to use it?
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/nar-wins-rights-second-top-level-domain-realestate/
(Business News) With ListHub acquiring Point2, a major shot has been sent over the bow, putting Move, Inc. at an advantage.
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/huge-move-point2-listing-syndication-acquired-move-inc/
(Mortgage) Despite his role in the most colossal mortgage company failures in history, the mysteriously orange Mozilo claims the world wants to punish him for being good at business. Oh, okay......
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/mozilo-actually-says-regrets-countrywide-wrong/
(Housing News) Swett, South Dakota is a tiny town that you can own for the low price of $400k, but what all does it come with besides ultimate power and an ego trip?
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/entire-town-swett-south-dakota-sale-400k/
After the housing market completely crashed, many of us remain braced for the next shoe to fall, but should we be freaked out or relaxed? Let's look at the data.
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/another-housing-bubble/
(Housing News) According to the National Association of Realtors, pending home sales have improved, calling the gain inevitable.
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/pending-home-sales-picking-still-2013/
(Housing News) Housing is recovering in America at an uneven pace, with these 10 large and 10 small cities recovering at a very rapid pace.
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/top-10-rapidly-recovering-housing-markets-u-s/
(Housing News) Real estate investment purchases declined last year, nearly half of which were distressed. Vacation home purchases dipped 29.7% in the same period.
(Housing News) It has become a popular notion that a home bought at a tax sale is a steal, but it is not so black and white - let's dig deeper into the advantages and disadvantages.
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/buying-home-tax-sale-may-deal/
(Housing News) HAR is well known for shaking things up in the real estate industry, and now they're asking brokers across the entire state to send them listings for a new state-wide real estate ...
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/har-launch-real-estate-search-site-entire-state-texas/
(Housing News) Zillow has launched a new pre-approval tool which claims to be the first of its kind. How does this benefit the entire industry, including competitors?
(Housing News) NAR has released new data that reveals a great deal about the generational differences in home buyers and sellers.
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/nar-study-attitudes-toward-real-estate-depend-generation/
(Housing News) According to the NAHB, home buyer preferences vary according to their ethnicity; builders and agents can better serve clients by understanding their needs.
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/minority-home-buyers-tend-younger-new-housing-stats/
(Housing News) New home builders are likely to feature high ceilings and granite countertops, but media rooms are getting the axe.
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/popular-features-new-homes-2014/
(Housing News) As qualifying for a mortgage remains difficult, new homes being purchased are increasingly large, with many more 4+ bedroom homes flying off of the shelves.
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/average-size-new-homes-purchased-jumps-13-4/
(Housing News) Home prices fall again very slightly, but does this spell a rough winter or a long term problem? Two economists weigh in.
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/home-prices-stagnate-housing-trouble/
(Housing News) Existing home sales dipped in January, and prices continue to climb, bringing a mixed bag of news. But what is to blame? Inventory? Weather? Prices? Let's take a look.
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/existing-home-sales-take-dive-world-end/
(Housing News) Housing affordability improved very slightly in the fourth quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/housing-affordability-showing-signs-stabilizing/
(Housing News) Fannie Mae is offering incentives on foreclosures, and while many homeowners are unaware, many agents are as well - time to take a second look at First Look™.
(Real Estate Tech) Dwellory has launched for homeowners, giving every house a public timeline just like a LinkedIn profile does for professionals.
https://theamericangenius.com/housing-news/dwellory-like-evolving-linkedin-profiles-houses/