More agents than ever earn business from networking and SOI
From cold calling and radio shows to painting classes, agent efforts to grow sphere of influence aren't one-size-fits-all
by Chris LeBarton Dec 29
Stricter rules eyed for controversial PACE energy improvement loans
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans can burden homeowners with higher property tax bills that heighten the risk they'll get behind on their mortgages, federal regulators say
by Matt Carter May 2
Sold.com partners with Revive to offer renovation services
The new partnership will allow Sold.com partner agents to refer their clients more easily to Revive's renovation network
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 17
No more contract cancellations! Here's how to avoid buyer backouts
Avoid canceled contracts by addressing possible reasons buyers back out ahead of time
by Carl Medford Sep 14
Gen Z flunks homeownership test — but other age groups not far behind
Fewer members of Generation Z said they were 'handy' than older groups did in a recent poll, with Generation X tallying the highest scores in a survey of 1,049 people conducted by CraftJack
by Daniel Houston Jun 22
Quiz: Guess how all those pandemic-era remodeling projects panned out
A new National Association of Realtors study details remodeling projects that brought the most joy and best returns on investment. Can you guess what they are? Take Inman's quiz to find out
by Taylor Anderson Apr 6
Porch buying spree continues with $33M RWS acquisition
Porch closed its latest acquisition days after parting ways with its CFO upon discovering weaknesses in financial reporting that prevented it from filing its 2021 annual report on time
by Matt Carter Apr 5
Renovation startup Curbio raises $65M in Series B
Curbio's tech platform streamlines home repairs and only collects payment when a property sells. The company plans to use its new cash to expand its technology and geographic reach
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 18
Bathroom remodels top owners' renovation wish lists for 2022
Zillow: More than half of homeowners would consider a bathroom remodel next year
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 29
Can't get the cat out of your listing? 5 tips for dealing with pet odors
Bad odor is one of the hardest challenges to overcome when selling a home. Find out how to get to the root of the problem and fix it once and for all
by Troy Palmquist Dec 9
What agents need to know about double-pane windows 
Having the ability and the vocabulary to discuss different types of windows and knowing about their energy-efficient capabilities is beneficial for real estate agents who are selling both new construction and renovated properties. Here's what to know
by Gerard Splendore Nov 23
Unexpected repairs leave many homebuyers with regret: survey
1 in 3 homeowners in a recent HomeAdvisor survey say they regretted their purchase after paying for repairs left unfixed by the seller
by Daniel Houston Nov 10
Zillow after Zillow Offers: Here’s what happens next
Experts envision the company pivoting to the comparatively easier business of working with buyers after the failed experiment of scooping up homes from sellers
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 4
Profit margins drop on fixer-uppers as flip sales ramp back up
Fix-and-flip investors have seen their lowest profit margins in a decade, with the typical return falling to 34 percent
by Daniel Houston Sep 15
7 open-shelving design concepts to inspire your decor
Open shelving is more than just a fleeting trend. When done right, it can really imbue a home with some much-needed style and personality while saving space. Here are a few fresh and creative ways to put this concept to good use
by Antoinette Fargo Aug 20