Michael Crist

5 Kitchen Trends to Watch From countertops to flooring to colors and beyond, see what styles are hot this year in kitchen design. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends, Kitchen & Bath Powered by WPeMatico

Apartment Construction up in Sunbelt, Mountain Metros Job recovery, domestic in-migration, and relative affordability in these markets are drawing workers, businesses, and retirees. By:  Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton Multifamily Properties Powered by WPeMatico

Pending Home Sales Fall 3.8% in December 2021 December 2021's pending home sales pace declined 3.8% from the previous month and fell 6.9% from a year ago. By:  Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico

Young Adults Are Returning to their Family's Homes Regardless of the reason for moving home, living with family may provide a benefit to potential first-time home buyers aged 25-34. By:  Jessica Lautz Powered by WPeMatico

Fewer Buyers Are Waiving Contract Contingencies The fraction of buyers who are waiving appraisal and inspection contract contingencies has been trending downwards in recent months. By:  Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton Appraisal & Valuation, Home Inspections Powered by WPeMatico

Retail Solid in Q4 2021, Positioned Well for 2022 In spite of the increased spread of the omicron variant in the closing weeks of 2021, retail property fundamentals continued to improve. By:  Brandon Hardin Commercial & Investment Real Estate, Retail Properties Powered by WPeMatico

2021 Existing-Home Sales Reach Highest Level Since 2006 Housing market activity in December fell 4.6% month-over-month. However, 6.12 million existing homes were sold in 2021, the highest level since 2006. By:  Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico