1 in 3 buyers would bid above asking price
One in 3 buyers are willing to bid higher than a home’s asking price, according to a survey conducted by Trulia in partnership with Harris Interactive. That was just one of several other findings of...
View ArticleWhy hasn’t the inventory shortage fueled more home construction?
Ever wondered why, in the face of a sharp inventory shortage, new home construction still lags so far behind other housing indicators? Two reasons, according to Trulia Chief Economist Jed Kolko: 1)...
View ArticleTrulia unveils sophisticated rent vs. buy calculator
Trulia debuted its New Rent vs. Buy Calculator today, a tool that enables users to determine whether it is cheaper to rent or buy in any market based on their preferences and income. Follow this link:...
View ArticleSchizophrenic market conditions zap Trulia’s ‘Housing Barometer’
Here’s one sign that today’s housing recovery is not your average rebound. Read the rest here: Schizophrenic market conditions zap Trulia’s ‘Housing Barometer’
View ArticleNew home sales skyrocket in October
Sales of new single family homes skyrocketed in October, ending a three-month slump that began in July. Go here to see the original: New home sales skyrocket in October
View ArticleJobs report points towards improving market conditions
Employment in November improved in several areas closely tied to housing, with residential construction employment and young adult employment in areas pummeled by the housing crisis all increasing,...
View ArticleHomeownership rate among real estate agents 14.8 points higher than average
Real estate agents are famous for extolling the virtues of homeownership, but do they practice what they preach? Read more here: Homeownership rate among real estate agents 14.8 points higher than...
View ArticleJobs data offers mostly positive outlook for housing
Job growth in the construction industry and metro areas hit particularly hard by the housing collapse continues to outpace overall growth, but employment among young adults, a vital source of housing...
View ArticleChristmas Zillow style, thrill-seeking Murdoch, and the hunt for tech talent
Zillow and Trulia each have sharp chief economists whose mission is to get their respective companies’ brands in front of consumers’ noses. They do this by populating the interwebs with a never-ending...
View Article5 economists forecast the 2015 housing market
Five prominent economists forecast what 2015 will bring for the U.S. housing market after a 2014 that was a bit of a reality check in the housing recovery … View post: 5 economists forecast the 2015...
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