New home sales slump 5.3%, but inventory is up
Sales of new homes in June fell to their lowest level since last fall but are at their highest supply since 2009
by Patrick Kearns Jul 25
Do wind turbines lower property values? The experts weigh in
The usual rules apply when buying rural property
by Tina Casey Jul 23
Home prices reach all-time high as sales slump for straight third month
The median existing home price in June was $276,000 — the 76th straight month of year-over-year gains
by Patrick Kearns Jul 23
What's trending in real estate?
ICSF panel talks politics, technology and agent commissions in a wide-ranging conversation
by Patrick Kearns Jul 20
Is a dumpster an indication of a home about to come to market?
Denver-based, flat-free brokerage Trelora is conducting a small-scale study right now to find out
by Patrick Kearns Jul 16
Opendoor temporarily caps offers in Dallas-Fort Worth at $300,000
The cap is down from its previous high price of $500,000, but the startup says the change is not permanent, and it will help the company focus on hiring and expanding the company
Zillow’s war chest is ready for acquisitions: What's next?
Opinion
A slew of deals are happening, including Compass acquisitions, but Zillow's got a fresh wad of cash burning a hole in its pocket
by Brad Inman Jul 12
Lennar Amazon smart home w/ Alexa logo
The nation's largest homebuilder and online retailer have partnered to create the voice-activated house of the future, but it takes some getting used to
by Emma Hinchliffe Jul 11
Donald Trump Hosts Canadian PM Justin Trudeau At The White House
Economists tell Inman that tariffs on imported lumber, aluminum and steel are driving up home prices
by Patrick Kearns Jul 10
mlslistings
Sixth annual ranking from Real Trends breaks down the nation's 'best' agents by state and metro area
by Patrick Kearns Jul 10
Purplebricks’ Canadian acquisition is an incredible deal, here’s why
The UK-based flat-fee brokerage acquired DuProprio/ComFree, expanding into Canada and strengthening its position as online agency leader with global ambitions
by Mike DelPrete Jul 9
Cryptocurrency, blockchain, housing and data
The limits of contract law allow an opportunity that technologists want to exploit, the same way bitcoin has found a home at the edge of the financial system
by Franco Faraudo Jul 7
AG Jeff Sessions
ACLU says move signals there 'is a war being waged on civil liberties'
by Patrick Kearns Jul 6
Are we in a housing bubble? It depends on who you ask
Despite declines in 3 key housing market indicators, most real estate economists say nay to the bubble — but one argues an 'apartment bubble' is gaining momentum
by Patrick Kearns Jul 6
Unemployment rate climbs to 4% in latest jobs outlook
Real estate industry added 3,800 jobs in June
by Patrick Kearns Jul 6
How would a more conservative Supreme Court impact real estate?
A more conservative SCOTUS could mean less government regulation and fewer protections for LGBTQ individuals
by Patrick Kearns Jul 5