Navigating the sea of real estate news to find timely and accurate information, particularly localized data relevant to your property, can be quite challenging. Major news outlets often focus on sensational stories—celebrity home sales or dramatic economic predictions affecting the real estate market.
Being a licensed realtor in both Rhode Island & Connecticut, I've spent years seeking out trustworthy sources for both local and national real estate news. While it hasn't been an easy task, I've managed to compile a list of reliable, and sometimes simply interesting, sources. Today, I'm sharing my top picks, divided into national and local sites, with a few bonus tips at the end.
Top 10 National Real Estate News Websites
NAR.Realtor/Research-and-Statistics
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- The National Association of Realtors' Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun, provides invaluable insights. This site features his commentary along with helpful indexes and market snapshots.
- NAR Research and Statistics
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- Inman is a top-rated site for real estate professionals, offering crucial market articles. However, it is largely behind a costly paywall.
Realtor.com – Research
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- This site produces a broad array of industry reports and local insights that are extremely useful.
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- Realtor.com Research
HousingWire.com (Partially Paywalled)
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- Targeted at mortgage brokers, HousingWire offers insightful articles on real estate loans and market trends, though many are behind a paywall.
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- A newcomer to the scene, RealEstateNews.com has quickly become a go-to for up-to-date, paywall-free articles.
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- Despite some reservations from real estate agents, Zillow's research is solid and sometimes includes unique reports not found elsewhere.
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- Geared towards real estate professionals, RisMedia occasionally publishes useful market articles, though updates are infrequent.
Redfin.com Data Center
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- Similar to Zillow, Redfin offers valuable research reports. However, their data is often based on Redfin's own business, which may not represent the entire industry.
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- Among major news portals, CNBC's real estate coverage is the most reliable, though it still has its limitations.
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- Forbes tends to favor clickbait and sensationalism, but occasionally publishes well-researched industry articles.
Bonus National Information to Follow
Census.gov Housing Vacancies and Homeownership Reports
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- This extensive database, updated consistently over decades, is a goldmine of information.
FRED Economic Data, 30 Year Fixed Rate Chart
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- The best source for tracking average mortgage rates.
By following these sources, you can stay well-informed about both national and local real estate trends. Happy reading!
