DelPrete: Opendoor's long, difficult and uncertain road ahead
In a highly contested and crowded field, the evidence suggests a long, difficult and uncertain road ahead
by Mike DelPrete Oct 5
Agents see recovery, but expect pandemic to linger: Inman survey
Six months after Inman's first survey on how agents are navigating the coronavirus pandemic, new findings hint at a resurgent real estate market
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 5
Inman handbook: Breaking into the world of luxury real estate
Not everyone starts a career in real estate with a network of well-heeled clients. But luckily, it's still possible to work in luxury even if you're starting from scratch
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 2
Joe Biden paid $17K in real estate taxes last year
Newly released tax documents from Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris show how much the duo is paying in property taxes and for interest on mortgages
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
'Beginnings of revival' show up in NYC real estate market
After bottoming out in May and June, signed contracts in Manhattan have begun to rebound, according to a new report released Thursday by Warburg Realty
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
These 7 international cities are poised for 'sharp corrections'
Paris and Toronto are among the cities most at risk of experiencing an imminent housing market crash, according to a new UBS Group report released Wednesday
Share of mortgages in forbearance drops to lowest level since April
Mortgages in forbearance decreased from 6.93% of servicers' portfolio volume to 6.87% during the week ending Sept. 20, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 29
Beyond the headlines: The number that blew through forecasts
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner discusses how new home sales exceeded the annual rate of 1M units for the first time since 2006, blowing past most predictions
by Matthew Gardner Sep 29
As new home sales soar, listings take a dip in August
New listings of newly constructed homes decreased 4.1% year over year to a seasonally adjusted rate of 74,000 in August, according to a report on Friday from Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 25
Inman Handbook: Branding your way to success
Branding includes logos, photos and plenty of other visuals. But at its core, it's really about story and identity, experts told Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25
Home price growth stays strong for now — but the future is murky
After forecasting housing price declines of approximately 0.3% this year, experts have adjusted those predictions this quarter to reflect an increase in prices by 3.7%
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 24
Homebuyer migration rates reach highest level since 2017: Redfin
At a national level, 28.7% of Redfin.com users looked to move to a different metro area during July and August, according to the brokerage's latest migration report
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 24
Homeownership affordability drops in two-thirds of U.S.
Median prices of single-family homes and condos are now less affordable than historical averages in 63% of counties, up from 54% one year ago, according to a new report
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 23
Mobile-home parks are a sound investment, especially during a pandemic
Mobile-home parks have long been touted as a recession-proof sector of real estate, and investors say they continue to be a wise choice during the nation's current economic turmoil
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 22
Beyond the headlines: Builder sentiment record high
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner digs deeper into last week's economic announcements on retail sales, consumer sentiment, building permits and more
by Matthew Gardner Sep 22
Average homeowner gained $9,800 in equity this year
But the gains are not expected to last as effects of the coronavirus pandemic begin to show on the housing market, according to a new CoreLogic report released Monday