Daniel's Stories

After buying frenzy, demand for second homes comes down to earth
New lending restrictions and buyer preferences meant slower growth last month in mortgages for vacation homes and investment properties
Jun 10
Amid housing shortage, investors double down on prefab startups
Construction startups have raised $1.5 billion since the start of this year as builders rush to address the shortage, according to Crunchbase
Jun 9
Inman Interactive: Explore where US housing costs are highest
This interactive map compares the costs for a typical homeowner in each county in the nation, beyond the principal and interest on their loan
Jun 9
Out-of-town movers head for cheaper areas with larger homes
A greater share of movers than usual left the suburbs for more rural neighborhoods in 2020, according to a new study released Tuesday by Zillow
Jun 8
Construction startup Katerra files for bankruptcy
The company is seeking Chapter 11 protection as it reports assets worth far less than the venture capital it's raised
Jun 7
Manhattan condo board gives vaccine ultimatum to 2 workers
The high-end Christodora House building's board told the workers to get a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or face termination, the New York Post reports
Jun 7
‘The great reshuffling’: Zillow COO argues housing boom is no bubble
In a recent podcast appearance, Zillow Chief Operating Officer Jeremy Wacksman argues the housing market's fundamentals are strong
Jun 7
Condo prices take a tumble at Trump-branded properties
Falling prices at Trump-branded buildings outstripped those occurring at similar properties, according to an Associated Press report
Jun 4