California Association of Realtors CEO resigns after 2 years
The California Association of Realtors CEO John Sebree has resigned, effectively immediately. Sebree left the Association 'to pursue other opportunities'
by Marian McPherson Apr 24
Once bright buyer hopes plummet as agents process NAR changes
Agent optimism over future buyer pipelines fell from 44% before the deal to 27% afterward — one of the starkest monthly shifts in sentiment that Intel has recorded in the last year
by Daniel Houston Apr 24
38% of homeowners couldn't afford their home in today's market
Historic rises in median sales prices and mortgage rates have locked homeowners into their homes, according to a new Redfin report. Baby boomers are least able to afford today's market
by Marian McPherson Apr 23
New-home sales enjoy big spring rally after signs of wear in February
Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 8.8% in March, a reflection of the beginning of a busy homebuyer season. New-home sales rose 8.3% year over year, according to the US Census Bureau
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 23
BHGRE's 2nd largest franchise signs 10-year contract renewal
Atlanta-based Metro Brokers has signed an agreement to stay with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate until 2034. The company was one of the first affiliates to join BHGRE in 2009
by Marian McPherson Apr 22
Tim Rodland launches new Bahamas luxury brokerage
Rodland Real Estate, which operates across the archipelago, provides clients a private portal with access to off-market properties. The firm also has a robust global network, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 22
Luxury home prices have reached new heights: Redfin
With a recent boost to inventory and steady demand for high-end properties, luxury homeowners are cashing out existing homes and using cash power to buy a new one, fueling price growth
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 19
7 strategies to turn today’s bad economic news into more deals
Frustrated and anxious about economic conditions? Trainer Bernice Ross writes that, instead of waiting for change, agents can move forward with confidence by following these strategies
by Bernice Ross Apr 19
Gone, not forgotten: The Oklahoma City bombing 29 years later
Kari Watkins, Chris Fleming and Donna Weaver were forever changed by the April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City bombing. Twenty-nine years later, they reflect on life since
by Marian McPherson Apr 19
Existing-home sales drop in March as high rates stun homebuyers
Existing-home sales retreated 4.3% between February and March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.19M, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Ben Verde Apr 18
2 buyers scramble to make a deal as the spring market sprints ahead
One Connecticut homebuyer is preparing for marriage. Another in Virginia is healing from a divorce. Both tell Inman the struggle to find a home this spring is real — and the clock is ticking
by Marian McPherson Apr 18
Homebuyers rush to lock as mortgage rates hit new 2024 highs
Rates for conforming loans pushed through 7% last week and continue to rise, as latest inflation data and remarks by Fed Chair Jerome Powell dim prospects that Fed will ease in June
by Matt Carter Apr 17
Floridians grapple with insurance changes as hurricane season nears
70% of Florida homeowners or the area in which they live have been impacted by changes to cost or coverage of home insurance in the last year, according to a report issued Wednesday by Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 17
Coastal cities lead as single-family rent growth soars to 10-month high
Rental price growth for single-family apartments surged 3.4% in February, with Boston, Seattle and New York City rising fastest among US cities, according to CoreLogic data released Tuesday
by Ben Verde Apr 17
Homebuyers emboldened in wake of $418M NAR settlement: Intel poll
Clients believe their agents bring value, and they're willing to pay for it, according to a survey of 3,000 employed US residents conducted by Intel and Dig Insights. But many consumers embrace the idea of negotiating a lower commission — and perhaps exploring new models
by Daniel Houston Apr 17
How accessible is your business for people with disabilities?
Don't let your office, your team or your website be a barrier to someone with disabilities, Rachael Hite writes. Accessible design benefits everyone
by Rachael Hite Apr 17