Luxury Home Sales Plateau After Pandemic Upswing
South Fla. sales of single-family homes priced $1M and up have basically remained stagnant since 3Q 2021 – but still higher than pre-pandemic levels.
South Fla. sales of single-family homes priced $1M and up have basically remained stagnant since 3Q 2021 – but still higher than pre-pandemic levels.
For buyers, higher interest rates mean less home for the money. But the market may benefit if those rates create a better balance between the number of buyers and sellers.
Over $31B was invested in RE tech firms in 2021. Looking ahead, metaverse and blockchain technology may have a significant effect on the future of real estate.
Homeownership rates for Asian Americans were at 61.2% in 4Q 2021. Home sales have grown the most among millennial and female Asian Americans.
ATTOM: May, June and July offer seller premiums of 10% or more above market value. The top 15 best days to sell are in the month of May.
Having a baby is often a leading housing decision, prompting new families to buy a home or desire a larger home, according to NAR research.
Google searches: From Jan. 2021 to Jan. 2022, the top trending career search entry was “how to become a real estate agent.” The profession draws job seekers.
The Fed’s 0.5% increase in a key interest rate this week is an aggressive move to slow inflation. But borrowing money to buy or fix up a home will cost more.
Chief Economist Yun told Realtors at Legislative Meetings this week that 2022 has thrown curveballs like “record-low inventory and unyielding inflation.”
Video helps Realtors form connections via social media, which has about 4.62B active users globally. Studies show listings with videos get 403% more inquiries.