Robyn A. Friedman

(6/26/26) In yet another example of how the housing market in many metros has flipped to a buyer’s market, Redfin recently reported that nearly half (46%) of U.S. home sellers gave concessions to buyers in May – the highest May share in Redfin’s records. Seller concessions are at a record high due to mortgage rates and home prices remaining historically high and buyer concerns about the economy, inflation and job security. And, since demand has been lackluster, listings ha

(6/9/26) If you’re thinking about purchasing a newly constructed home, prepare yourself for sticker shock. In addition to the rising costs of labor and materials, regulatory costs at the federal, state and local levels have added $131,734 to the cost of a new single-family home, according to a new study by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). That’s 26.4 % of the average sales price of $499,500 as of January 2026. That’s why NAHB is advocating for the reductio

(6/1/26) If you prefer to rent your home rather than own it, then Zillow has some good news for you. According to Zillow’s latest rental report, concessions – incentives such as free rent, waived fees and discounted move-in costs – are showing up on nearly 40% of listings (39.8% to be exact). For renters, that can translate into meaningful savings both upfront and over the life of a lease. A year ago, roughly 1 in 3 rental listings offered a concession of some sort. Befo

(5/18/26) Are you put off by the high cost of new construction? Well, don’t be. According to new research released this month by Realtor.com, buyers of newly built homes save an average of $25,335 over the first 10 years of ownership when compared to buyers of 20-year-old homes. The savings, due to lower energy bills and fewer major repairs, offset the higher upfront costs of purchasing a new home. “Homeownership is not a one-time expense, and the ongoing costs of owning a

(4/26/26) Miami developer One Thousand Group and Minor Hotels, a Bangkok-based luxury resort owner and operator, have announced Anantara Miami Resort & Residences, the Anantara brand’s debut project in the United States. The development will include a 50-story tower, with 100 private branded condominium residences and 120 resort residences, which allow owners to make their units available to hotel guests. There will also be 50 five-star hotel suites and an extensive list o

(4/16/26) While homeownership remains the American dream and the goal for many Americans, right now the rental market is more affordable across the country, according to a new report by Realtor.com . The report, released today, found that in March, renting a starter home was the more affordable option across all 50 of the nation’s largest metros, with average monthly savings of $920 compared to buying. Disciplined renters who hold onto those savings can ultimately apply th