CoreLogic Releases 2020s Hottest Cities for Homebuyers

CoreLogic publishes great industry data on the housing market. The first ever Hottest Cities annual report shows the top cities that are growing, where people are moving to, and how technology plays a leading role in the homebuying process. Take a look to see if your city is on the list!

By |2021-08-11T08:08:56-07:00August 11th, 2021|Reports, Research|Comments Off on CoreLogic Releases 2020s Hottest Cities for Homebuyers

Blame California for Rapid Home Price Increases Nationally

As you may know, homebuilders are out of inventory and are now resorting to auctioning off homes that are not even built, with no guarantee that you will get the house you buy for that price if building materials go up. Kevin asked, "How long will homebuilders be out of inventory?" A long time, I replied. "Why do you think that?" he asked. I shared my answer and Kevin suggested that I share it in a post – so here you go.

By |2021-04-16T09:06:13-07:00April 16th, 2021|Research|1 Comment

Just released: MLS Grid Paper, The Power of One

A recent study conducted by WAV Group underscores the reason this collaboration is so important for the real estate industry. According to the study, nearly three-quarters of brokers and vendors said they want a centralized data licensing approval process with ONE standardized data licensing approval form.

By |2020-10-27T09:40:05-07:00October 27th, 2020|MLS Insights, Research|Comments Off on Just released: MLS Grid Paper, The Power of One

Fair Housing Is Ultimately Local, Like Real Estate – National Association of REALTORS Declaration Must Trickle Down

Housing discrimination is a crime, punishable by federal fines exceeding $100k and other punitive measures, yet one that is still committed around the country even today. As NAR and the Urban Institute suggest, a first step in a solution framework to combat housing discrimination begins at the local level.

By |2020-08-20T13:42:48-07:00August 20th, 2020|NAR, Research|2 Comments

Will Remaining States Abandon Attorney Closings?

A notable portion of real estate industry vets-- agents or otherwise, report some form of legal background or experience. October Research released a report this month endeavoring to provide clarity on which markets operate under such regulations, and what correlation these answers may have to the connection between real estate and the law.

By |2020-05-01T09:59:21-07:00May 1st, 2020|Broker-Agent Information, Main category, Research|Comments Off on Will Remaining States Abandon Attorney Closings?

Redfin Study on Housing Density, plus how Nimbyism hurts housing

Redfin recently released a study about who supports housing density and who opposes it. The study found that homebuyers and sellers are nearly twice as likely to oppose the building of dense housing in their neighborhood than they are to support it.

By |2019-10-08T05:58:31-07:00October 7th, 2019|Research, Suveys and Research|Comments Off on Redfin Study on Housing Density, plus how Nimbyism hurts housing

What Millennials Want, Don’t Want – New Homebuilder Study Says

Millennials say yes to extra space – patios and garage storage – but say no to wine cellars, golf courses, and pet washing stations. And for please sake, don't show them homes with the only shower stall in the master bath!

By |2019-08-13T15:16:53-07:00August 8th, 2019|Research|Comments Off on What Millennials Want, Don’t Want – New Homebuilder Study Says

A Glance at America’s Most Prominent Minority Homebuyers

The Asian American and Pacific Islander community is America’s fastest-growing demographic. Sponsored by RE/MAX LLC and Freddie Mac, the “State of Asia America 2018-2019” report by AREAA is packed with insight into a community that too often goes overlooked in the real estate market.

By |2019-07-02T19:12:37-07:00July 1st, 2019|Conferences, Main category, Research|Comments Off on A Glance at America’s Most Prominent Minority Homebuyers

Fe Fi Fo Fum: American Search Giants

WAV Group uses benchmarking tools like Hitwise® and ComScore® to study how brands in real estate accomplish the goal of reaching consumers online.

By |2019-06-19T11:48:50-07:00June 19th, 2019|Business Intelligence, Our Company, Our Services, Reports, Research|Comments Off on Fe Fi Fo Fum: American Search Giants