realtor.com February 2024 Economic and Housing Market Update

In the following brief video, from realtor.com, we hear relevant economic and real estate information you need to know to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, or industry professional.

In February, Chief Economist Danielle Hale highlights recent stronger economic readings including for GDP and the latest labor market data. She hones in on a key income indicator and what it means for consumers. Danielle also reviews the thinking from the January Fed meeting and how this data and recent inflation indicators have impacted investor expectations and could impact the path for mortgage rates going forward.

A Week In Real Estate News – Week Ending February 23rd

Everyday AgencyLogic publishes real estate news and press releases from around the country.

Here are this weeks press releases:

Bright MLS January 2024 Housing Report: 2024 Kicks off With Higher Home Prices in the Mid-Atlantic

Redfin Publishes Air Factor Data From First Street to Show Risk of Poor Air Quality

Redfin Reports People Are Moving Out of Areas With Poor Air Quality, Often Because They’re Too Expensive

U.S. Foreclosure Activity Sees Notable Increase In January 2024

Cash House Buyer Champions Homeowners in a Shifting Seller’s Market

Home Shopping Early May Pay Off As Price Cuts Abound

Investors Bought 26% of the Country’s Most Affordable Homes in the Fourth Quarter – The Highest Share on Record

NAR Hosts Policy Forum to Address Challenges Facing Home Buyers

Tempering Mortgage Rates Propel California Home Sales in January

RE/MAX National Housing Report For January 2024