It’s no secret a lack of inventory is making an impact on the housing market, but new reports show hope for a change. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released

Freddie Mac, the government-owned real estate finance firm, announced June 15 that it had partnered with an outplacement services provider to help rural homeowners who may be at risk of foreclosure due to a lapse in employment. It’s part

The Counselors of Real Estate recently released its annual Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate list for 2018-2019, which includes both current and long-term opportunities and challenges. Interest rates and the economy, which may result in limited affordable housing, is

In recent years, surveys from the National Association of Realtors and Zillow have found that saving for a down payment is the most significant hurdle for renters who want to own a home. But how long does it take

The latest U.S. home sales report from RE/MAX shows that buyers are snapping up homes in near record time. Across 54 metro areas included in the survey, listings lasted only 46 days on average before being placed under contract. Only

In an effort to target potential buyers in a particular area, HomeSpotter added a new feature that does exactly that. Through Boost by HomeSpotter, real estate brokers are able to connect with likely buyers on social media. Now, brokers

Some professions make more than others, and those incomes basically set the path for how someone lives their life. RENTCafé had an idea that maybe your income could be more valuable in some cities, but less so in others.

Homebuyers want to see more technology use from their agents and a new report shows that Realtors are starting to implement more technology into their work day.  Realtors Property Resource found that that 85.28 percent of Realtors used a

It’s time America steps up its sustainability measures around the country, and a new report shows which cities are leading the way. The Sustainable Development Solutions Network released its second annual report on U.S. city sustainability, which looked at

Amazon made the leap from tech company to construction and real estate, and now the company is rumored to be joining the insurance business, according to The Information. While no specific plans have been released for Amazon’s entrance into

Seaport is only getting more expensive as it becomes the first Boston city to ask for more than $2,000 per square foot on average. Last month, NeighborhoodX released a report that named Seaport the most expensive neighborhood in Boston.

Contrary to previous homebuying beliefs, choosing where to live is more than simply choosing the perfect location. According to a recent Ally Home survey, 88 percent of Americans said that the vibe of a neighborhood is a very important

Buying a home is a step in life most Americans plan on taking sooner or later, but a new survey shows more than half of Americans who plan on buying a home, or those who already bought one, have

Vacation home markets are recovering slower than most from the housing market crash. According to a report from Zillow, markets with a high density of vacation homes are still 9 percent below their peak value before the crash. Meanwhile, areas

Buyers need to spend $1 million to buy what would have cost them $500,000 just 10 years ago, according to a report by The Housing Finance Policy Center at the Urban Institute. The majority of homes were listed for

Boston’s start to the home-selling season has been a strong one, as the city has been named the second hottest housing market in the country in May. That’s according to Realtor.com, which used a city’s median days on market