Foreclosures hit post-pandemic high during first quarter of 2022
U.S. foreclosure activity hit a new high not seen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as foreclosures continue to rebound following the lapse of federal moratoriums, according to data from Attom
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 21
Existing-home sales drop for second month as buyer demand stalls
Total existing-home sales dropped by 2.7% from February 2022 and by 4.5% from March 2021 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.77 million, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 20
US housing starts hit fastest pace in 16 years
Privately owned housing starts increased 0.3% from revised February figures to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.79M, according to US Census Bureau data released Tuesday
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 19
What economic shocks are in store for the housing market? The Real Word
Opinion
This week: Byron Lazine and Nicole White examine higher interest rates and their market impact, the average number of offers written per sale according to a new study and value-added home improvements
by Byron Lazine Apr 13
Blockchain and crypto: What buyers and sellers need to know
Opinion
Although still in its infancy, blockchain and crypto continue to evolve, garnering significant interest from individuals and large corporations alike. Windermere economist Matthew Gardner shares insights to help you, and your clients, understand the potential
by Matthew Gardner Apr 7
‘New York market remains a juggernaut’ in Q1, condo sales thrive
Quarterly market reports released this week from several area brokerages revealed a luxury market in high demand, with climbing prices and little inventory
Welcome to the new neighborhood. These homes aren't for sale
Some of the nation’s most prominent homebuilders have stepped up their focus on homes that are built to rent. In this historically competitive market, is it depriving buyers of inventory?
by Taylor Anderson Mar 31
Brokerage disruption, iBuyer momentum, power buyers: A look at tech in Q1
Opinion
IBuyer momentum, brokerage disruptors and power buyers were all part of the picture of the first quarter of 2022 in the real estate industry. Here's a look back at the moves that made news already this year
by Mike DelPrete Mar 30
‘They told us … to not worry’: Better staff share their layoff stories
Severance pay arrives early. Work computers shut down. Former Better employees describe how they found out they were let go Tuesday
by Taylor Anderson Mar 9
With modern multifamily branding, it has to be 'all digital, all the time'
Business cards have pretty much gone the way of the bustle. It's time to bring branding in line with today's digital trends
by Michael Zaransky Mar 1
Q4 reveals strong growth for iBuyers, Power Buyers: zavvie
IBuyers and Power Buyers finished 2021 in a strong position, even amidst a low-inventory, competitive market that just wouldn't quit, real estate tech company zavvie reported
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 22
Families aren't only buyers feeling heat from Wall Street investors
Smaller real estate investors are also feeling the impact of a new wave of institutional investors into markets across the country, economists and investors told Inman in the wake of new data
by Taylor Anderson Feb 22
Don’t take hot market for granted, California economist warns agents
Jordan Levine, the chief economist for the California Association of Realtors, delivers mixed forecast despite good economic outlook during an Inman Connect Now session Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Feb 17
Housing starts dipped in January amid Omicron surge, cold weather
The decline in starts came as Omicron cases surged across the US and wintry weather hampered builders' progress, according to data Thursday from the US Census Bureau and HUD
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
Zillow's 'audacious' plan? Double Premier Agent business by 2025
Opinion
After shuttering Zillow Offers, the company is going back to its agent lead gen roots, according to Mike DelPrete. It's looking for an additional $1.5B to be paid by real estate agents
by Mike DelPrete Feb 14
'IBuyer market share soars in 2021': Mike DelPrete
Opinion
Despite some setbacks, 2021 was a massive year for iBuyers, with more houses bought and sold by the platforms than ever before
by Mike DelPrete Feb 4