A report from the Wall Street Journal. "In an interview, Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan mentioned mortgage purchases, which he believes contributed to rising home prices, 'these purchases have unintended consequences and side effects.' In an interview with CNBC on…
A weekend topic starting with Curbed New York. "Since it took off about a decade ago, the co-living industry has gone to great lengths to sell an image of communal bliss. If you were a minor player with a master…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Stagnant prices in Southwest Austin may be in line with the predictions of some local real estate experts that the market is cooling off. In a survey of more than 500 real…
A report from 9 News in Colorado. "In many of the nation’s top housing markets, including Colorado, roughly one in five houses sold is now bought by someone who never moves in. 'The fear is that the larger, corporate investors…
A report from Mansion Global. "Prices have soared as demand significantly outclips supply. But amid all the excitement, more contracts are also falling through, and many prospective buyers are placing offers sight-unseen, only to back out later. 'There is a…
A weekend topic starting with NBC DFW. "Invitation Homes CEO Dallas Tanner told CNBC he believes the U.S. housing market is 'extremely healthy' right now. 'I would expect that home prices stay relatively stable, if not continue to grow in…
A report from Spectrum News on North Carolina. "Realtors in the Triangle say an inventory crisis is making the market frustrating for buyers but a great time for people looking to sell. 'We know it sounds crazy to offer what…
A report from Toronto Storeys in Canada. "While Canadian real estate prices fell slightly in May — down 1.1% from April to an average of a little over $688,000 — Canada’s housing market is still flashing red warning signs that…
A report from the Real Deal. "Theresa Battle’s first thought each morning is whether today is the day she’ll lose her two-story house in Jamaica, Queens, to foreclosure. Battle runs a daycare center out of the property. Like millions of…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "The Acadiana real estate market could be leveling out after months of runaway activity for months. Home sales dipped in Lafayette Parish and in the region last month, typically a busier month…